Future benefits of water fluoridation not guaranteed, study suggests

Existing drinking water fluoridation programmes in England still provide marginal savings for the NHS, but there is no guarantee new schemes would continue to do so, a study led by University of...

Scotland invests in head and neck cancer services

A new diagnostic pathway for head and neck cancer will help ensure patients have cancer ruled in or out faster.

Leadership changes for a dental practice sales team

The new year has brought some changes in leadership at Frank Taylor & Associates, with Oliver Acton taking over as managing director.

Restoring faith in orthodontics

Kostas Spathoulas presents a recent case study.

Association voices support for breakfast club brushing plans

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed Labour's move to roll out supervised brushing programmes in breakfast clubs.

The next generation should be chasing their dreams, not a dentist appointment, say politicians

The Labour Party has released details of a new plan to improve young people’s health. The measures include 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments, a supervised toothbrushing programme, vape...

Society demands an end to age-profiling asylum seekers with dental X-rays

The president of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD), Paula Waterhouse is calling for an end to the unethical practice of taking dental X-rays for asylum seekers in an attempt to verify...

Easington MP reveals his mother has resorted to DIY dentistry

Minister says his elderly “frail” mother has pulled her teeth out due to “desperation” and being unable to access NHS services.

Harlow MP responds to concerns over NHS dentistry

Robert Halfon, minister for Harlow and the Villages, has released a statement in response to concerns about access to NHS dentists following an Opposition Day debate in parliament on January 9, 2023.

Outlook for 2024 reveals increasing positivity amongst dental practice owners

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has launched its Business Outlook 2024 report, which reflects on the themes, activity and challenges of 2023 and forecasts what 2024 might bring...

MP presents petition to parliament to tackle NHS dental crisis

On January 9, 2024, Tim Farron, MP for Westmoreland, Furness and Eden, presented a petition to the House of Commons urging action on the lack of available NHS dental places in Cumbria and other rural...

Defence organisation writes to the GDC following high court ruling

MDDUS has written to the General Dental Council (GDC) urging it to reconsider its response to a High Court ruling. It warns that a double jeopardy aspect of professional conduct sanctions is wrong and...