University receives funding for head and neck cancer study

Researchers at the University of Southampton have received £1.38 million for a new research programme to improve immunotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.

Protection for the whole company

Dental Protection has introduced a new product, Company Protection, which allows incorporated companies to request assistance in the event they are alleged to be vicariously liable for the acts or...

Research into Welsh dentistry is “a real wakeup call” for the government

Research conducted by Sam Rowlands MS has identified a crisis in the availability of NHS dentists in North Wales.  

Harry styles and Maya Jama receive awards for the most beautiful smiles

In an exclusive survey for The Mirror, the winners of the ‘World’s most attractive and impressive smile’ have been announced.

Study reveals that soft gums are more prone to inflammation

A group of scientists from Tohoku University have discovered that gingiva stiffness influences the properties of gingival fibroblasts, which in turn affects whether inflammation is likely to occur and...

Over a third of Gen Z would resort to ‘DIY’ dentistry due to a lack of access to a dentist

Over a third (34 per cent) of ‘Gen Z’ respondents to a new poll agree they would resort to ‘DIY’ dentistry measures, including self-tooth extraction, due to a lack of access to dental care.

Supporting the dental profession, supporting dental research

Graham Stokes, chair of The MPS Foundation, celebrates the launch of a patient safety initiative.

National dental group attains B Corp Certification

Envisage Dental, the fast-growing dental group founded by Sandy Dau and Harry Gill in 2014, today announced it has been recognised as the first national dental group to achieve the B Corp...

Dental Leadership Network focuses on developing the whole dental team

Leaders from across dentistry met to discuss the challenges facing the dental sector at the second Dental Leadership Network event, in London, on March 9, 2023.

Children’s hospital unable to hire dentists due to recruitment crisis

World-famous children’s hospital, Great Ormand Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH), have been unable to recruit paediatric dental consultants for at least two years. A new report by Health...

Dentists could be offered “financial incentives” to relocate

BBC News has reported that dentists could be offered “financial incentives” to relocate to parts of north Northumberland in an effort to increase capacity.

The "Love Island look": Dentist addresses the rise in ‘Turkey teeth’

John Hewittt, a dentist from Leeds, has released comments to Leeds Live stating that programs such as Love Island and social media are leading to a dramatic rise in patients requesting "teeth like...