First chair of exams board appointed

Sondos Albadri, an honorary consultant in paediatric dentistry and vice dean at Liverpool University, has been appointed as the first chair of the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations Board.

Tackling toothache

Toothache might seem like just a minor inconvenience, but it can be a sign of something far more serious. In honour of National Toothache Day that took place on February 9, 2025, the Oral Health...

The heart of practice safety

Nicky Varney discusses the importance of team training.

Over 60,000 children benefit from oral health education scheme

BrightBites, an oral health education programme, has delivered sessions to more than 60,000 school children across the UK.

College to recruit board chair

The College of General Dentistry has announced it is seeking the next chair of the board for its Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

Antibiotic prescription list updated

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an updated antimicrobial stewardship tool. Designed to support healthcare professionals across the UK in prescribing the most appropriate...

Bristol NHS dental practice witnesses’ queue of over 100 prospective patients

A dental clinic in Bristol experienced large queues on February 6, 2025, after it announced it would be enrolling new NHS patients.

Agreeable architects

Steve Kettle discusses the importance of early planning.

Oral bacteria ‘detrimental to brain health’, says study

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, research has suggested.

Kendal dental clinic awarded for sustainable practice

A Kendal dental practice has been awarded a ‘Green Impact for Dentistry’ Gold Award 2024.

Transforming a patient’s smile

Robbie Hughes and Alex Carruthers present a case of a patient with a severe midline diastema.

Dental group partners with software company

The dental group, Tooth Club, has announced its partnership with Agilio Software, adopting its platforms to optimise operational processes.