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Loo of the year awarded to Somerset dental clinic

Trust Dental, a private practice in Somerset, was awarded the best loo nationally in the healthcare sector at the 2024 National Loo of the Year Awards on January 15, 2025.

Oral cancer linked to a common oral bacterium

Research has revealed that an imbalance in the oral microbiome, particularly through periodontal pathogens, may influence the development of oral cancer.

Dentistry council election nominations

Nominations are open for elections to six seats on the College of General Dentistry (CGDent) council.

Double lateral incisor implant placement

Selvaraj Balaji presents a case of moderate complexity in which he places two implants in the difficult positions of the upper lateral incisors.

Millions have not seen a dentist in more than two years

Analysis of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ‘Experiences of NHS healthcare services in...

Generations adrift

Nina Gilbert discusses the importance of engaging with patients of all ages.

The pillars of success

Adam Shaw considers the importance of building strong relationships.

Norfolk summit discusses the future of dental care

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has delivered a talk at the Norfolk Dental Summit to highlight its oral health prevention programmes in the region.

Independent buyers dominated dental market in 2024, report reveals

Christie & Co has released its Business Outlook 2025 report, which reflects on the themes, activity and challenges of 2024 and forecasts what 2025 might bring in the dental sector.

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Society announces next president

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) has announced the appointment of Lord Nick Markham as its new president.

Double-checking your tax returns

Richard Lishman explains how to stay on top of your finances.

Dentist’s pay review ‘delayed and disappointing’

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) announcement of the pay review for dental practices for 2024/5.

Dental checks have a ‘lifesaving role’ in Scottish healthcare

Scottish Labour data has revealed that dental checks can be “lifesaving” in identifying cancer. The party has called on the Scottish National Party to ensure the checks are available to all Scottish...

Oral healthcare brand launches new toothbrush

Philips has launched its most innovative Sonicare toothbrush in January 2025, with adaptive brushing technology and patented optical sensing capability.

Registration opens for occlusion symposium

Registration has opened for the Introduction to Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists, which is being hosted by the Tom Bereznicki Dental Educational Foundation in conjunction with the College...

Corporate dental specialist joins law firm

Acuity Law has welcomed Clare Emery, a corporate dental specialist, to its Birmingham team.

Improving mouth cancer management

A look at the role of the dental professional in head and neck cancer treatment.

Dentistry petition delivered to Downing Street

Adam Dance, MP for Yeovil, joined colleagues and campaigners at Downing Street to deliver a petition demanding urgent action to address the NHS dentistry crisis.

Effectiveness of non-opioid pain relievers revealed

A combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to a Rutgers Health study.

NHS dentistry petition signed by thousands

Over 250,000 people have signed a petition to call for the government to honour its pledge to save NHS dentistry.

Understanding the impact

Luke Moore considers how employer's national insurance contribution increases will affect the dental market.

Microplastics make a macro-issue

Rebecca Waters discusses the role of dental professionals in reducing the effects of microplastics.

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