Crewe dental practice sold for the first time in 32-years

Christie & Co, a business property adviser, has announced the sale of J Hibbert Dental Surgery in Crewe, Cheshire.

Union urges GDC to reduce the backlog in the case examiners process

MDDUS, a dental defence specialist, has called on the General Dental Council (GDC) to redouble its commitment to reduce the existing backlog in the case examiners process.

The dangers of smoking

Smita Mehra outlines how tobacco affects oral health and offers tips on protecting teeth. 

Breaking the mould

Nimisha Nariapara explains how oral scanning can be a helpful tool to diagnose and treat enamel cracks.

GDC publishes statistical reports for 2023

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its annual Registration and Fitness to Practise statistical reports for 2023.

Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy announced

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published an update of its equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy. The plans will be in place until 2026.

Dentist encourages community participation in National Smile Month

A Lincolnshire dentist has visited local businesses to encourage them to participate in National Smile Month.

Welsh politicians call for an end to the dental ‘drought’

The lack of available services, especially in rural areas, has resulted in Wales being labelled a “dental desert”. The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the government to improve access.

Hygiene plan launched to boost preventative care options for patients

Denplan, a dental payment plan provider, has launched a hygiene plan to support practices and offer affordable hygiene appointments.

Charity takes on a 1,600-mile challenge to fundraise for urgent dental care

Residents, staff, volunteers and supporters of homelessness charity Emmaus Bristol are set to undertake a 1,600-mile challenge throughout May. The fundraiser aims to create a £5,000 dental fund.

Plan to ‘end dental deserts’ as 4.5m children didn’t see an NHS dentist last year

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has announced a plan to “end dental deserts,” including an emergency scheme to guarantee children and young mothers free dental checkups on the NHS.

Dental firm celebrates 30 years of investing in people

Confident Dental & Implant Clinics Group, a Cotswolds-based dental firm, has celebrated three decades of its Investors in People accreditation. This places them within an esteemed group of...