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?

Yorkshire practices embark on a new partnership

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced a partnership between Dentex and two East Yorkshire dental practices - Hedon Dental Practice and Edward House Dental Studio.

Trismus treatment

Karen Harnett explains how to improve your patients’ quality of life.

Review of 2021-2022 education quality assurance activity released

One of the ways the General Dental Council (GDC) fulfils its primary purpose of maintaining public safety and confidence in dental professionals is through its quality assurance of education and...

Unveiling the latest addition to the mobile dental fleet

A new mobile dental unit that will enable homeless and vulnerable people to access dental treatment was launched in December 2022 after being donated by Bupa Dental Care.

Scaffold improves implant healing

University of Buffalo researchers have created a strontium-loaded scaffold which can be modified to fit any dental implant.

Southampton patient service speaks on the access crisis

Gaining access to an NHS dentist is the most common reason for the public contacting Healthwatch Southampton, says the patient voice champion.

Reducing the likelihood of peri-implantitis

Charmaine Matthew explains the essentials behind good oral care.

Government inquiry offers hope for NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) says a new parliamentary inquiry into access to NHS dentistry may represent hope to save the service. 

Oral bacteria and brain abscesses linked

A study led by researchers from the University of Plymouth and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has investigated the link between brain abscesses and oral bacteria.

MPs to examine struggle to access NHS dentistry

The Health and Social Care Committee has launched an inquiry into dentistry following a survey that showed 90 per cent of practices across the UK were not accepting new adult NHS patients.

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