Dental surgery degree launches in Ireland

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has received regulatory support from the Dental Council to launch a new Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in Ireland. The programme will commence in...

Charity wins award for providing free dental care to cancer patients

Dentaid The Dental Charity has won a prestigious national award for its work providing outreach dental care for head and neck cancer patients.

Bullying can affect dental health, say researchers

New research shows that young people who have adverse childhood experiences are at greater risk of poor dental health.

Dental practice to open in Watford town centre

A local dentist has announced plans to open a new dental practice in Watford. He aims to prove “accessible, affordable care” to the residents.

Deadline extension for research competition

The deadline for the annual research competition for foundation dentists in the UK has been extended to July 31, 2024.

Gum disease and general health research award opens

Sunstar Oral Health, part of Sunstar, has announced the 2025 editions of the World Perio Research Awards and Perio Link Award.

What’s happening with NHS orthodontic contracts?

Luke Moore analyses what the changes could mean for practices.

Dental surgeons and a vet team up to save a bear’s smile

A team of dental experts have flown to Armenia to repair the teeth of a rescued bear.

Children’s anxiety addressed with award-winning project

BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for 2024 has gone to Lindsy Vallayil, assistant clinical director, Community Dental Service, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, for delivering a...

Go all out for zygomatic

Cemal Ucer discusses the surgical factors that affect zygomatic implants.  

England has the highest rate of lifetime alcohol use among 11 and 13-year-olds in Europe

Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO/Europe report coordinated by researchers at the...

700,000 more workers could be living with major illnesses by 2040

A report by the Health Foundation, says action from government, public services and employers is needed to address rising levels of ill-health in England.