MPs to vote on landmark smoking bill

MPs are voting on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on November 26, 2024. The bill aims to protect future generations from “a life imprisoned by addiction”.

Thousands of families missing out on Child Benefit

Figures have revealed that over 6.9m families in the UK are receiving Child Benefit, but only 71 per cent of new parents claim Child Benefit for their baby in the first year. This means thousands of...

Cornish dental care provider appoints new CEO

Smile Together, an employee-owned dental CIC, has announced Jasem Greval as its chief executive officer (CEO) from December 9, 2024.

Government urged to introduce clinical negligence reform

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has called on the government to implement long promised reforms aimed at controlling the costs of clinical negligence cases.

Education is key

Clementine Rees Brown discusses the future of aesthetics education in the dentistry industry with Martin Nimmo.

Charity launches mouth cancer charter

The Oral Health Foundation has launched a charter to show the necessary steps to reduce cases of mouth cancer and its mortality in the UK.

Dental college launches enhanced skills examinations

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s (RCSE) Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) has launched a suite of examinations designed to formally assess and recognise dental practitioners who have gained...

The real impact of mouth cancer

Michael Sultan discusses what effect mouth cancer has on a patient.

Orthodontic technology receives safety approval

Align Technology has announced that it has received a CE Mark in Europe under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745) for its Invisalign Palatal Expander System.

Oral health hub launched

Haleon has partnered with UK retailer Tesco to create a new initiative offering free oral health advice to its customers. The Haleon Oral Health Hub, being piloted in the Tesco Extra store in...

Dental team raises money for charity in rafting race

The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) team in Bedfordshire has been recognised by the Mouth Cancer Foundation for its fundraising efforts.

Increase in the number of patients considering private dental care

More than six in 10 (61 per cent) of NHS dental patients would consider paying for private dental care, according to research from Denplan’s Oral Health Survey 2024.