Halitosis can be treated with photodynamic therapy, study reveals

A study has revealed that antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in which blue light targets annatto colorant is an effective option for treatment of halitosis in mouth-breathing children.

Education programme launched for early-career dentists

A first-of-its-kind education programme in Scottish dentistry has been unveiled to help meet the demand for practitioners across the country.

Significant gap in dental workforce, says association

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has highlighted the significant gap in the dental workforce, as it awaits the government and the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) action plan to...

Smoking cessation services face funding uncertainty

An annual survey has found a record expansion in local authority-run stop smoking services following major investment.

Dental practice in Manchester sold to first-time buyer

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Turncroft Dental Practice in Offerton, Greater Manchester.

35-year-old Edinburgh dental practice sold

Christie & Co has announced the sale of Slateford Dental Care in Edinburgh.

GDC marks regulation improvement

The General Dental Council (GDC) has met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation for 2023/24, according to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) annual review.

London dental practice acquired by group

Christie & Co has completed the sale of Castelnau Dentists in Barnes, South West London, to Envisage Dental.

Dental care provider teams up with oral health charities

To raise awareness of mouth cancer, Smile Together partnered with the Oral Health Foundation and the Mouth Cancer Foundation in November 2024, as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month.

Management information

Luke Moore explains how to gain a snapshot which reflects your true value.

Oral health scheme benefits hundreds of school children

A supervised toothbrushing scheme has helped more than 1,500 children in Swindon’s most deprived areas to develop vital oral hygiene skills and routines.

A peri bad time

Kate Scheer considers the issue of periimplantitis.