Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise finalist in NHS Parliamentary Awards

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) has been recognised as the south west regional winner in the health equalities award category of the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020 for its successful...

Embrace digital dentistry

Kasia Jawor looks at the benefits digital technology is bringing in a new era of dentistry.

Mental health in modern times

Michael Sultan looks at the impact the events of 2020 have had on our wellbeing.

New treatment options

Hani Mostafa looks at the benefits that silver diamine fluoride can bring.

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Antibiotics do not cure toothache

National dental organisations have come together to support the World Health Organisation’s Antibiotic Awareness Week, which runs from November 18-24.

Study shows the immune system and stem cells join forces to repair your teeth

Researchers from King’s College London have revealed how the immune system interacts with stem cells during tooth repair.

The Smile Revolution podcast set to feature Philips professional educator Laura McClune

The Smile Revolution was founded by dental therapist Victoria Wilson and inspired by her desire to provide the profession with a digital platform to deliver education in an engaging way.

Two in five dentists now fearful of investigations arising from Covid-19 disruption

Dental Protection has called on the General Dental Council and the Professional Standards Authority to do more as fear of investigations arising from Covid-19 and disruption to care is becoming a...

Increase in support for BDA Benevolent Fund

This year, the BDA Benevolent Fund has seen a threefold increase in requests for help, a direct result of the challenges posed by Covid-19.

British Endodontic Society sponsors video to guide patients in treatment choices for dental pain

As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24, 2020) the British Endodontic Society (BES), along with the University of Central Lancashire, has sponsored a video that raises awareness...

Take action against mouth cancer

Nik Sisodia discusses the risk factors for the big C.

Could mouthwash be effective against coronavirus?

Preliminary results from a study conducted by scientists at Cardiff University have indicated that some mouthwashes can eliminate coronavirus in saliva in 30 seconds.