Recognising excellence in children’s dentistry

Heidi Marshall, the new chair of NASDAL, has announced the launch of the 2023 NASDAL Dental Check by One (DCby1) Practice of the Year award.

One of the UK’s oldest dental businesses sold

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of two large, mixed-income dental practices in the North West; Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, Merseyside,...

Public consultation on updated Interim Orders Committee guidance

As part of its work to improve fitness to practise processes wherever possible in the absence of regulatory reform, the General Dental Council (GDC) has today launched a 12-week public consultation on...

Law firm expands with dental legal firm acquisition

Leading commercial law firm Acuity Law has acquired a specialist dental legal advisory firm as it seeks to expand its UK footprint and further strengthen its position within the healthcare sector.

Office supplies business wins £1.8m dental contract

Office supplies business ACS Office has won a tender worth £1.8m over three years with Portman Dental Care.

Miles for Smiles fundraising donation

On October 13, 2022, a team from Dentsply Sirona was delighted to present a donation cheque for £5,581 to Dentaid.

What can we do about mouth cancer?

Nigel Carter discusses Mouth Cancer Action month 2022.

Brushing your teeth is not enough

A breakthrough study shows that eliminating the bacteria contained in dental plaque should be as vital a part of dental hygiene as brushing your teeth and flossing.  

Record high of mouth cancer cases

Figures collected by the Oral Health Foundation show that 8,864 people in the UK were diagnosed with the disease last year. This has increased by 34 per cent compared to 10 years ago and has more than...

The difference between good and great

A look at advancing clinical standards to increase patient satisfaction.

MP calls on the government to listen to tobacco retailers

An All Party Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health heard on November 1, 2022, the results of a survey showing that the majority of tobacco retailers support existing tobacco laws and also tougher...

Mobile dental unit appeal

Dental charity Dentaid has launched an urgent appeal to repair two of its mobile dental units and buy a new vehicle so homeless and vulnerable people can access dental care.

Be cautious using messaging apps! 

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) issued guidance on October 31, 2022, concerning the potential risks and pitfalls of communicating with patients via direct messaging apps. 

Community water fluoridation project to proceed

The chair of the British Fluoridation Society (BFS) Barry Cockcroft CBE, has welcomed a statement made by the minister of state for the Department of Health and Social Care, Will Quince, of his...

Unsure about your retirement income?

In support of the national Pension Attention campaign, Wesleyan Financial Services has released retirement research findings specifically for dentists across the UK.

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