Association says “savage cuts” could have an “irreversible” impact on dentistry in Northern Ireland

The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland has responded to analysis by the Department of Health suggesting that cutting over £1/4 billion can be achieved without damage to services.

Safe and effective microbial control

Ross Walker details the risks associated with the overuse or incorrect use of antimicrobials.

Sterile air in practice – why does it matter?

Michael George explains the role of the air compressor.

Overcoming challenges when providing crowns

Nicolas Coomber discusses the importance of treatment planning.

Study links obesity with dampened immune detection of oral cancers

A team from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry, led by Yu Leo Lei, D.D.S., Ph.D., have identified a mechanism in mice for how obesity affects some oral cancers’...

Another increase to interest rates

Luke Moore explains what it means for dentistry.

A £600,000 boost to dental care in Dumfries and Galloway!

Following a £600,000 investment, Dumfries Dental Clinic and Implant Centre has moved from 27 Castle Street to its new home 100 metres away at 195 High Street. This relocation and investment by...

Study creates new metric for the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer

Researchers have known about the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer. Now, a new metric could help bring these findings into the clinic.

Practice opens in Middlesbrough

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has invested £2.8 million to merge its three practices in Middlesbrough into a single, brand-new practice on Cleveland Retail Park.

Minister warns NHS dentistry in the East of England is at risk of “collapse”

On May 16, 2023, Westminster Hall hosted a debate on the state of NHS dental services in the East of England.

Background music reduced dental students’ stress and improved their performance

In a pilot study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, the use of background music was found to reduce dental students’ stress and improve their performance during preclinical tooth...