Discussion

Fun with the family

Steve Kettle considers the importance of quality time.

Government urged to support the wellbeing of healthcare professionals

The new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Healthcare Workers held its inaugural meeting in parliament on March 18, 2025, where it discussed the importance of wellbeing support for healthcare...

Dental practice awarded for its commitment to children’s oral health

The NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award was presented at the BDIA Dental Showcase in March 2025.

Communicate with clarity

A look at how practitioners can enhance their patient relationships.

NHS dental charges increase receives backlash

The Oral Health Foundation has strongly condemned the latest increase in NHS dental charges, calling it an unjustified burden on patients who are already struggling to access essential care.

Dental college appoints trustee

Roy Bennett has been appointed as a trustee of the College of General Dentistry.

Ideas in immunity

Jacob Watwood explains the importance of good oral health.

Plans secured for UK-backed training at Chennai dental college

Discussions were held in Chennai, India in February 2025 to address the NHS dental workforce crisis. The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) attended the meetings, following an invitation from the...

Urgent action needed to address childhood tooth decay

Data from NHS England has revealed that over 30,000 children and young people underwent hospital tooth extractions due to decay in 2024. In response to these figures, the Oral Health Foundation has...

An urgent response

A look at how to manage patient care prior to an emergency appointment.

Two-thirds of dental professionals ‘burnt out and exhausted’

Almost two thirds (63 per cent) of dental professionals said they are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while almost one in five (18 per cent) described their mental wellbeing as “of concern”,...

Dorset MPs team up to tackle ‘dental desert’

Dorset Labour MPs have joined forces to push for more action to tackle the 'dental desert’ in the county.