“Close to impossible to access a dentist”: Survey of Edinburgh dental practices

Research has revealed that three-quarters of Edinburgh dentists are not accepting new adult NHS patients. The Edinburgh Evening News collected data from clinics across the capital, it found that...

Congratulations to Pynadath George

Dental Update, editorial board member, Pynadath George has recently been elected as president-elect of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI).

The 360 approach to dental

When Miele Professional designed its products for the dental market, it thought about more than just what type of machine would give the best performance for its dental customers. It considered how...

Many young people who’ve never vaped may be susceptible to starting, study suggests

Tighter regulations and education on harms needed to discourage uptake, says The George Institute for Global Health.

Union reminds dental professionals to check and declare CPD as deadline approaches

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is reminding dental professionals to ensure their continuing professional development (CPD) is up to date ahead of renewing their registration with the General Dental...

Scottish duo honoured for dental services in Malawi

Two dentists who have brought dental care to thousands of people in Malawi were made Honorary Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on June 12, 2023.

Initiative raises awareness of children’s rights

Launched on June 9, 2023, the British Society of Pediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD’s) new ‘Rights from the Start’ initiative will shine a spotlight on children’s and young people’s rights.

$26,000 raised to support dental care for children in need

Dentsply Sirona continues to partner with America’s ToothFairy to support its shared mission of increasing access to dental care for children in need.

GDC makes improvements to how dental professionals restore their registration

The General Dental Council (GDC) has made it easier for dental professionals to restore their name to the registers so that they can practise in the UK.

From diagnostics to restorative treatment: how digital scanning makes the difference

Olivier Boujenah and Ingo Baresel shared insights about the power and scope of intraoral scanners in the latest 2023 Digital Excellence Series webinar, an educational program launched by Align...

Skills and self-esteem: building confidence in dentistry

Simon Chard discusses measures to increase professional pride.cusses measures to increase professional pride.

Five conditions that can be affected by poor oral health

The health of your mouth might be more important than you realise and is linked to a number of other conditions around the whole body, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

Nanorobotic system for targeting oral fungal infections

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s (Penn) School of Dental Medicine and Penn Engineering have developed a new way to rapidly and precisely eradicate fungal infections in the mouth by...

Charity backs landmark oral health prevention report

The Oral Health Foundation is supporting the release of a landmark new report that aims to reduce the number of people suffering from tooth decay while also saving the NHS millions.

Teenager collapses after one puff of counterfeit vape

A Manchester headteacher has issued a warning to parents after a pupil collapsed after vaping. Glyn Potts, the headteacher at Blessed John Henry Newman RC College, said the student passed out near the...

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