Increase in the number of patients considering private dental care

More than six in 10 (61 per cent) of NHS dental patients would consider paying for private dental care, according to research from Denplan’s Oral Health Survey 2024.

Survey reveals drop in overall goodwill values

The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has released its quarterly ‘Goodwill Survey’.

Take your implant dentistry to the next level

Whether you are new to dental implantology or starting to develop your skills in more advanced areas of the field, it is crucial to have access to clinical mentorship and support.

Fear of dying is common among mouth cancer patients

Research from the Oral Health Foundation has revealed 45 per cent of mouth cancer patients cited dying as their biggest worry. The research was published as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month in...

Four dental practices sold in the Northeast

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of a portfolio of four dental property investments in the Northeast of England.

College seeks dental trustees

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced it seeks a dental trustee to support its historic mission to build a future Royal College of Dentistry.

Oral hygiene hub launched in Plymouth

Transforming Plymouth Together has announced the opening of the first Hygiene Hub in the city.

Healthcare society appoints dentist as member of council

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has appointed Judith Husband to its council. Judith will be one of the dentists on the council providing oversight on the work of the wider organisation.

Antimicrobial resistance predicted to kill more than cancer

Several national dental organisations have supported the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024. Set up 10 years ago by the World Health Organisation, WAAW takes place every...

Scottish residents struggle to access dental care

A third of adults (34 per cent) reported difficulties when visiting the dentist, according to the Scottish Health Survey 2023. This has increased since 2019 (20 per cent) and 2021 (23 per cent),...

Episode 23: Spinning off

In this episode we talk to Cagatay Guler, Solventum's vice president.

Government must act quickly to address dentistry crisis, says association

As of March 2024, over a fifth of positions (21 per cent) for NHS general dentists were unfilled, with these vacancies amounting to nearly half a million days (495,774) of lost NHS activity, revealed...