Scotland announces its support for Westminster’s smoking bill

Jenni Minto, Scotland’s public health minister, has welcomed the introduction of proposed legislation to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, and allow tougher...

Smokefree generation one step closer as bill introduced

A new bill to protect future generations across the UK from the harmful impacts of smoking and build a better future for our children will be introduced to Parliament on March 20, 2024. 

Teeth whitening experts identify which 100 celebrities have the most searched-for teeth

365 Teeth Whitening, one of the UK’s leading experts in home teeth whitening products, has analysed Instagram and Google search engine data to identify which of the top 100 celebrities by Instagram...

Periodontal considerations

Zaki Kanaan explains what to consider when thinking about dental implantology.

Stepping out of your comfort zone

Stuart Clark considers the benefits of digital chairside technology for your workflow.

Society questions health committee on its plans for dentistry

In advance of the Health & Social Care Select Committee’s scheduled panel enquiry on March 19, 2024, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD) president, Paula Waterhouse, has written to...

Understanding menopause

Fazeela Khan-Osbourne explores its impact on dental treatment.

One-third of the population is anxious about their oral health

The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program’s ‘Oral Health Index’, published to coincide with World Oral Health Day on March 20, 2024, shows broad public disenchantment with dental services across the...

Spotting a digital cowboy

Justin Aldridge explores how to protect your practice from a digital disaster.

Only one per cent of dentists believe the government's dental plan is capable of meeting its objective

The British Dental Association has released the results of its survey of dentists in England. The professional body says that the governments plans may actually reduce access for NHS patients.

Keeping bad bacteria at bay

Tom Alcraft maintaining a balance of oral bacteria can reduce the risk of gingival disease.

Supporting patients through menopause  

Tom Alcraft reviews data on the importance of patient education.