£85m pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency

Funding of £85m has been announced by the government at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Foundation dentists receive awards for aesthetic cases

The College of General Dentistry, GC and The Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation have announced the winners of the inaugural CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Dentists.

Popular surrey dental practice changes hands

Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Wathen Road Dental Practice in Surrey.

Community enterprise appoints director

Adrian Thorp has been appointed as clinical director of Community Dental Services (CDS-CIC).

Youth vaping has plateaued while adult vaping is at an all-time high, figures reveal

Action on Smoking and Health’s (ASH) annual surveys of young people and adults have found that 11 per cent of British adults vape, up from nine per cent in 2023.

National Smile Month 2024 launch event celebrates oral health and wellbeing

The Foundling Museum in London set the stage for the momentous launch of National Smile Month 2024 on May 15.

Accelerating the decline in dental decay

Loven Ganeswaran considers the best approach for clinicians to take.

The challenges of vestibulopathy

An exploration of the vital dental implantology procedure that requires specific techniques for successful outcomes.

Reflecting on the ADI Implantology Zone

Zaki Kanann looks back at some of the lectures at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024.

GDC responds to the consultation on provisional registration

The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed the government’s consultation on provisional registration for overseas-qualified dentists.

6.3m employees have avoided the dentist due to cost-of-living fears

According to Unum UK, 21 per cent of employees — equivalent to 6.3m people of working age —avoided dental appointments in 2023 due to fears over the expense.

Award recognises a dentist’s work on suicide prevention

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has awarded the President’s Award to John Gibson, founder and CEO of The Canmore Trust.