Teenage dental patients stressed by anaesthetic injections

Anaesthetics injected into the mouth before tooth extraction in orthodontic treatment can cause children to be very stressed, found a University of Gothenburg study. The study used a sports technique...

Optimise more than aesthetic outcomes

Chris Leech considers the emerging gold standard approach for implant treatment.

Investing in CBCT

Nimisha Nariapara explores the benefits of the technology.

Diagnosing obstructive sleep apnoea

Justin Smith discusses the role of the dentist.

University investigates the impact of poor oral health on refugees and asylum seekers

Swansea University is working with the University of South Wales (USW) to highlight the unique challenges asylum seekers and refugees face in maintaining good oral health and the broader implications...

Lancastrian oral surgery expert awarded OBE

A University of Central Lancashire academic has been awarded an OBE for his services to the dental and medical professions, as well as his local community.

Darlington opens urgent dental centre

An urgent dental treatment centre has been opened in Darlington. The facility will provide extra appointments to ease the strain on the community's dentists.

Tax reform for self-employed could mean dentists face higher tax bills

Ross Brooke Dental, a specialist accountancy firm for dentists, has warned that the reforms for the next tax year could lead to dentists facing higher bills.

Auto vs manual

Nadine Bellamy-Thomas examines the debate over cleaning methods for reprocessing dental instruments.

Gum disease and stroke link identified in young people

Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Helsinki have identified a link between periodontitis (gum disease) and cryptogenic ischemic stroke, which causes a blockage in the blood...

College announces election results 2024

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced the results of recent elections to eight regional and four new role-based seats on its council. Nine new members were elected, and three were...