Antibiotic resistance fuelled by lack of access to urgent dental care

Dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet the demand for urgent dental care will increase the prescription of antibiotics as they become a substitute for treatment.

Workplace domestic abuse policy launched

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a new domestic abuse policy for dental practices.

Treating vertical and horizontal bone loss

Selvaraj Balaji presents a complex case of implant placement achieved with predictable hard and soft tissue augmentation techniques.

Out with the old, and in with the upgradeable

Kate Scheer covers the importance of keeping up to date with technology.

NHS dental charges increase receives backlash

The Oral Health Foundation has strongly condemned the latest increase in NHS dental charges, calling it an unjustified burden on patients who are already struggling to access essential care.

Saying goodbye to NHS England: the profession responds

The government has announced that it will abolish NHS England and return management of the national health service to central government.

Edinburgh practice revamped following £100k investment

Edinburgh-based dental practice, East Craigs Dental Clinic, has unveiled a significant refurbishment following an extensive investment programme.

Sedentary behaviour and lower back pain

Stuart Clark discusses the possible solutions to a common issue.

Dental implants remain functional after forty years, study reveals

Dental implants used to replace single teeth continue to function well after several decades, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

No smoke and mirrors here

Michael Sultan considers the role of the dental team in smoking cessation.

Water fluoridation expansion set to benefit millions

The UK government has announced the largest expansion of water fluoridation in England since the 1980s, aiming to reach an additional 1.6m people across the northeast.

Managing controlled drugs

Rebecca Waters reflects on how best to manage controlled drugs in dentistry.