Oral health inequality: Association warns children are “hit the hardest”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned oral health inequality among the young is set to widen, as new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats indicates 6.5 million children in England...

Hundreds of people queue for an NHS dentist

A Norfolk dental practice has had queues of “more than 300 people” for a chance to sign up.

Rising costs “risk pricing patients out of care” MP warns  

Richard Foord, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, has warned that the increasing cost of NHS dental fees across England will see patients across Devon priced out of essential care and fuel a rise in...

Going digital in dental implantology

Cemal Ucer discusses using technology to boost efficiency and accuracy.

Association demands politicians drop plans for further NHS charge hikes

The British Dental Association has demanded that the Secretary of State for Health drop plans for a further four per cent increase in NHS charges in England next year.

Researchers develop AI smart manufacturing for dental crowns

University of Hong Kong (HKU) researchers have developed a novel smart manufacturing method for dental crowns by using generative artificial intelligence (AI) that leverage dental manufacturing...

Fighting back against gingival recession

A look at the causes, implications and treatments.

Community voices their concerns for children’s oral health

Somerset residents have shared their worries about the ongoing dental access issues for children in the area.

Association launches policy proposals for NHS dentistry in Scotland

Following the Association of Dental Group’s (ADG’s) first roundtable meeting of its new Scotland branch in February 2023 in Edinburgh, the trade body has launched its Scottish “Six to Fix” policy...

General Dental Council publishes Costed Corporate Plan 2023

As part of the General Dental Council’s (GDC) approach to strategic planning, the regulator has published its Costed Corporate Plan 2023 – 2025.

“The crisis of access and affordability is not just a health crisis, but a social equalities crisis”

During the Health and Social Care Committee’s inquiry into NHS dentistry, ministers heard from Healthwatch England representatives concerning the effect of increased fees and the cost of living crisis...

Start your clear aligner journey

Clear aligners continue to gain popularity amongst patients and clinicians, with their aesthetics and comfort major draws for many people. ClearCorrect, part of the Straumann Group, offers you a...