Dental regulator releases updated Covert Surveillance guidance

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its revised Covert Surveillance guidance.

Work-related stress linked to an increased risk of irregular heart rhythm

Job strain and effort-reward imbalance at work have been associated with a greater chance of developing an abnormal heart rhythm condition, reveals research published in the Journal of the American...

Episode 20: Experience Culture

In this episode we discuss the subject of experience culture with Dentally's Nick Davies and James Harker.

Computerised tongue analysis can be used to predict diseases

A computer algorithm has achieved a 98 per cent accuracy in predicting different diseases by analysing the colour of the human tongue.

Dental provider introduces people values to ‘create opportunities for everyone’

Mydentist, the UK’s leading provider of affordable dental care, has launched a new set of people values as it strives to become the best place to work and practise dentistry in the UK.

The importance of early mouth cancer diagnosis

Philip Silver discusses the importance of early detection of mouth cancer, highlighting the role of the clinician in early diagnosis.

Protecting summer time smiles

Anne Symons discusses the importance of taking care of your oral health in the hot weather, and beyond.

Vapes have helped almost three million people quit smoking in the last five years

Data from the health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has found that vapes have been the most popular aid to quitting among those who have successfully stopped smoking between 2019 and 2024.

Dental care provider relocates following £730,000 investment

The UK’s largest dental care provider, Mydentist, has had a significant relocation of its Corstorphine practice following an investment of £730,000.

Dental nurse joins volunteer programme in Africa

Jill Fogg, a dental nurse who works at a Liverpool practice, has been invited by a dental charity to join its outreach training programme in Tanzania, Africa.

Smoking and vaping together leads to a greater risk of lung cancer

A study has revealed that people who both vape and smoke are four times more likely to develop lung cancer than people who just smoke. The findings were consistent across gender and race.

Sugary drink consumption has risen globally among young people

A study has estimated that at least 10 per cent of youth worldwide consume more than seven servings of sugary drinks per week.

Saliva can identify the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children

A saliva test can more accurately indicate the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children than standard blood tests, researchers have found.

GDC both ‘appalled and upset’ over racist civil disorder

The General Dental Council (GDC) have released a statement condemning the civil disorder in the UK.

National riots condemned by diversity and inclusion dental group

The Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG), hosted by the College of General Dentistry (CGDent), has released a statement in response to the national riots.

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