Obstructive sleep apnoea can lead to chronic pain, study reveals

Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) School of Dentistry have created a first-of-its-kind sleep apnoea model for studying chronic pain....

Dentists and opticians offering blood pressure checks to help diagnose hypertension

The NHS is trialling blood pressure checks at dentist and optometry appointments to help find people at hidden risks of stroke or heart attacks.

Life-saving health check programme introduced to workplaces across England

For the first time, the government has announced a life-saving health check programme for workplaces across the country.

Citrus and coconut used to create an oral antibacterial solution

A non-irritant, antibacterial solution to prevent oral inflammation may lie in a chemical compound derived from citrus and coconut.

‘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.