London Tobacco Alliance launched to end smoking

The London Tobacco Alliance (LTA) was launched on October 26, 2022, to enable partners to accelerate efforts to eliminate smoking in London. The aim of the alliance is to ensure becoming a smoke-free...

A magical evening

On October 20, 2022, at the Odeon Luxe Cinema in Leicester Square London, The Growth Coach and founder of Focus4Growth, Justin Leigh, launched The Practice Growth Academy, created to help dentists...

Second-hand smoke inhalation linked to childhood gum disease

A new study published in Evidence-Based Dentistry suggests second-hand smoke could be linked to poor periodontal health in children.

New probe for early gum disease diagnosis

Researchers from the University of Birmingham are developing a new probe to detect gum disease. The technology is hoped to be crucial in detecting early-stage heart or lung disease, type 2 diabetes...

Upgrade your endo for superior patient comfort

HySolate Latex Dams are low protein, powder-free dental dams, and newly launched by leading dental manufacturer Coltene. Replacing all powdered latex dams, this is a move towards healthier endo, as...

Safeguarding: an essential issue

On November 4, 2022, the Dental Wellness Trust will host its 7th annual Saving Kids Teeth Conference. The event, which takes place at the Wellcome Collection, London, combines theory with practical...

Domestic abuse in dentistry

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) is working to raise awareness of the safeguarding role of dental professionals in response to signs of domestic abuse, and to support information-gathering on...

Cross-party debate calls for action to save NHS dentistry

Judith Cummins MP, led a cross-party debate in the Commons, calling on the government to take urgent steps to deal with the crisis in NHS dentistry before it is too late. 

Dentists forced to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics for toothache in pandemic

The Covid-19 restrictions preventing dentists in England from providing face-to-face treatment required some to unnecessarily prescribe antibiotics for dental pain, a study by University of Manchester...

It’s never too soon to think self assessment

Self assessment is an annual task for anyone who isn’t automatically taxed, for instance, if you are self-employed or receive payments from private work as a freelancer or contractor. More than 12...

Associate worker status - it’s complicated

Following the recent N Sejpal-v-Rodericks Dental case (EAT-2020-001407-AT), there has been discussion in the dental sector about the status of associates and whether they are self-employed, workers,...

Prime minister questioned on the future of NHS dentistry

In his first prime minister’s questions, Rishi Sunak was asked what lies ahead for NHS dentistry.

Female dental professionals must be supported through menopause  

Female dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) should be well supported through menopause and perimenopause to ensure we retain passionate and skilled clinicians in the workforce for as long as...

Winter is coming: NHS dentistry and oral health update

The latest update from the NHS anticipates “winter pressures and an increase in respiratory infections.”

Attract patients back … and keep them

Mark Allen considers ways to keep patients happy.

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