Society makes oral health ‘fun and impactful’ for children 

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy’s (BSDHT) First Smiles 2024 initiative was a huge success. It transformed children's perceptions of oral health through fun-filled, educational school...

Unmet need for NHS dentistry in England stands at 13m, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned unmet need for NHS dentistry in England is at an all-time high. It said the data shows no sign of recovery for the struggling service.

Government promises to tackle tobacco in the king's speech

In the king’s speech on July 17, 2024, the government announced that the reintroduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ was an early priority in the forthcoming session.

Twenty-four per cent of people left without NHS dental appointment

A study by Broadstone reveals that 24 per cent of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years were unable to do so.

Children in deprived areas three times more likely to have tooth decay

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in more deprived areas are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental extraction in a...

Artwork commemorates 25 years in dentistry

Bupa Dental Care has teamed up with Sophie Kamlish, paralympian-turned-illustrator, to create a unique illustration for its 25th anniversary.

Sexual harassment act amendment focuses on prevention

There will be a new duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace from October 2024

Diagnosing obstructive sleep apnoea

Justin Smith explores the role of dental professionals in improving patient’s sleep.

Welsh students receive first-hand dentistry experience

Fifty-five students have gained a taste of a career in medicine and dentistry at a medical residential at Cardiff University.

College appoints chair of the board

Avijit Banerjee has been appointed as the first chair of the board of the College of General Dentistry (CGDent) Faculty of Dentists.

Cancers caused by smoking reach all time high at 160 per day

The number of cancer cases caused by smoking in the UK has reached an all time high, analysis from Cancer Research UK shows.

Award celebrates the achievements of dental hygienists worldwide

Sunstar Oral Health, part of Sunstar, in partnership with the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH), has presented the winners of the sixth edition of the World Dental Hygienist Awards...