‘Oral selfies’ used to diagnose throat cancer

A study published in the Cancer Screening and Prevention journal has used low-cost video scopes to screen for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer. 

Experts call for NHS dental contracts reform to prioritise prevention

A new report from the College of General Dentistry, with support from Haleon, a health company and a provider of specialist oral health products, has released recommendations from oral health...

GDC updates guidance on voluntary removal applications

The General Dental Council (GDC) has released updated guidance where dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns seek to voluntarily remove themselves from the register.

Enhancing engagement

Patient engagement supports oral health and promotes practice growth. Being aware of how to better engage with patients is, therefore, mutually beneficial.

Explore grafting techniques

The ADI Masterclass: Soft Tissue Regeneration, in collaboration with the Osteology Foundation, will host Francesco Cairo as part of the exciting speaker line-up.

Suturing techniques masterclass

Rino Burkhardt is a world-renowned clinician who runs a private dental clinic in Zurich, Switzerland, limited to periodontology and implantology. He will speak at the ADI Masterclass – in...

Trio of East Yorkshire NHS dental practices sold

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of three Rejuvadent dental practices in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Hull in East Yorkshire.

34 million courses of NHS dental treatment delivered

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the NHS Dental Statistics England 2023/24 annual report.

North Devon takes action to address dental provision

North Devon and Torridge district councils have committed to helping dental provision in the region following a special meeting.

Investigation into the dental recovery plan: College gives evidence

The College of General Dentistry president, Roshni Karia, attended a meeting on August 23, 2024, to help inform a National Audit Office (NAO) investigation into NHS dentistry.

Cheshire private practice sold to a first-time buyer

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Dentist@29 in Northwich, Cheshire.

Total number of registered dental professionals increases

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the 2024 annual renewal period, has increased again, compared with the trajectory of previous years.