“A living nightmare”: Years of pain results in £25,000 settlement

Audra Weston, a 55-year-old cleaner from York, received £25,000 in an out-of-court settlement following being “left with almost no front teeth.”

Welsh government prioritising new patients

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the Welsh Government to correct the record, following misleading claims that 112,000 “extra” dental appointments have been secured by recent reforms. 

Helping your patients prevent oral disease

Kimberly Lloyd Reese discusses the importance of creating a great routine.

60-year-old Durham dental practice changes hands

 Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Stoney Field Dental Practice in Durham.

Over 100,000 extra dental appointments this year – but missed appointments continue to bite

The number of additional dental appointments provided this year has reached 109,000, according to the latest Welsh Government data.

Anti-inflammatory drugs for children could cause enamel defects

According to research from University of Sao Paulo, anti-inflammatory medications commonly taken by children could contribute to dental enamel defects (DEDs).

Toothbrushes a “luxury item” for children

In an interview with The BMJ, Dr Camilla Kingdon, president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, has argued that the cost of living crisis has aggravated the problems with children’s...

Exploring perio-ortho synergy

Interaction, cooperation, and common ground between periodontology and orthodontics will be the focus of Perio Master Clinic 2023, the conference for dental clinicians that the EFP will organise in...

“It’s the best! It saves me so much time”

Josine Ferlito shares her experience incorporating a dynamic digital note-taking platform into her everyday practice.

Introducing nature’s solution to dry mouth

It’s estimated that xerostomia – or dry mouth – affects approximately 25 per cent of adults in the UK, though this increases substantially to 40 per cent in people aged over 55. Causes of the...

The Last Bite - A gift?

Stephen Hancocks reflects on the festive season. 

Accessing the impact of Covid-19

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the latest official research on the impact of the pandemic on access to dental care in England underlines the need for urgent and fundamental reform,...

Brexit warning

The ADG has issued a “Brexit warning” for dentistry in 2023 following the publication of Health and Brexit by the Nuffield Trust which found the number of EU-trained dentists registering in the UK has...

Adult ortho success

Kimberly Lloyd-Rees discusses the importance of managing patient expectations.

Unlock your hidden potential in three steps

How can you find what you’re passionate about and turn it into a lucrative side hustle that brings you joy and changes your life?

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