Dentist’s pay review ‘delayed and disappointing’

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) announcement of the pay review for dental practices for 2024/5.

Dental checks have a ‘lifesaving role’ in Scottish healthcare

Scottish Labour data has revealed that dental checks can be “lifesaving” in identifying cancer. The party has called on the Scottish National Party to ensure the checks are available to all Scottish...

Oral healthcare brand launches new toothbrush

Philips has launched its most innovative Sonicare toothbrush in January 2025, with adaptive brushing technology and patented optical sensing capability.

Composite smiles

Sam Jethwa discusses the rise in demand for cosmetic dentistry.

Registration opens for occlusion symposium

Registration has opened for the Introduction to Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists, which is being hosted by the Tom Bereznicki Dental Educational Foundation in conjunction with the College...

Corporate dental specialist joins law firm

Acuity Law has welcomed Clare Emery, a corporate dental specialist, to its Birmingham team.

Improving mouth cancer management

A look at the role of the dental professional in head and neck cancer treatment.

Dentistry petition delivered to Downing Street

Adam Dance, MP for Yeovil, joined colleagues and campaigners at Downing Street to deliver a petition demanding urgent action to address the NHS dentistry crisis.

Effectiveness of non-opioid pain relievers revealed

A combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to a Rutgers Health study.

NHS dentistry petition signed by thousands

Over 250,000 people have signed a petition to call for the government to honour its pledge to save NHS dentistry.

Understanding the impact

Luke Moore considers how employer's national insurance contribution increases will affect the dental market.

Microplastics make a macro-issue

Rebecca Waters discusses the role of dental professionals in reducing the effects of microplastics.