The newest addition

Nicky Steadman explores the benefits of a new line of autoclaves.

“No more delay – we need a Tobacco Control Plan now” urge local leaders

Local councillors from across England have written to the secretary of state for health and social care, Steve Barclay MP, urging the government to bring forward a new Tobacco Control Plan for England...

Poor oral health may contribute to declines in brain health

Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health, such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s...

New Portsmouth practice receives thousands of calls from patients

DentistryForYou is set to open two new dental surgeries in Portsmouth to address patient access issues.

Orthodontic specialists announce partnership

Two of the UK’s leading disrupters in the orthodontic sector have announced they have signed a partnership agreement and forged an even more collaborative approach to support orthodontists in the UK...

Three-year plan published

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Corporate Strategy 2023-2025, setting out its priorities for the next three years.

Digital dental laboratory expands into the UK

Corus, the leading digital dental laboratory group in Europe, has integrated Byrnes Dental Laboratory, the UK reference in this field. With this addition, Corus enters into a new market to further...

The story behind xerostomia

Richard Thomas considers the causes of dry mouth and how to mitigate symptoms.

Survey of Norfolk patients shows the extent of the access crisis

The difficulty of getting non-emergency NHS dental care in Norfolk has been revealed in a document submitted to Parliament. Healthwatch Norfolk analysed the data that it receives from people across...

Cumbrian mp says the government is ignoring dentistry in new NHS plans

On the floor of the House of Commons on January 30, 2023, South Lakes MP Tim Farron made the case for tackling the crisis in dentistry during the debate on the government’s plans to improve the NHS.

Gum disease linked to heart arrhythmia

According to a Hiroshima University study, periodontitis could be linked to heart arrhythmia.

Obstructive sleep apnea linked to weaker bones and teeth

Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to low bone mineral density in adults, according to University at Buffalo-led research.

Protecting patients’ investments

Sharon Kidd discusses how to best to care for dental implants in-between appointments.

House of Lords debates the access crisis

On January 24, 2023, Lord Philip Hunt of Kings Heath opened a debate on regulation amendments for NHS dental services in the House of Lords.

Dental professionals turning to coping mechanisms to deal with intense workplace pressures

More than eight in 10 (86 per cent) dental professionals say that workplace pressures have increased in the past two to three years, a new Dental Defence Union (DDU) survey has revealed. Dental...

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