How do we prevent ourselves from getting stuck in unhealthy oral hygiene habits?

Leading oral health brand TePe has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of good dental hygiene, encouraging consumers to make small changes to their daily routine to benefit...

Inserts in cigarette packs to help smokers quit introduced

The government will seek views on adding pack inserts into tobacco products to encourage more smokers to quit following the launch of a new consultation on August 14, 2023.

Managing extremely curved root canals

Mark Allen outlines the challenges clinicians face when treating patients with complex anatomy.

A haven for bacteria  

Anne Symons explains the importance of a healthy oral microbiome.

Dentists could soon have a new AI co-pilot to detect tooth decay

An artificial intelligence (AI) platform is allowing dentists and dental students to read radiograms (X-rays) with higher accuracy, helping them to better detect tooth decay and gum diseases.

Peer support service to aid stressed-out professionals

Dental professionals involved in stressful General Dental Council (GDC) investigations are being offered a new peer support service from the Dental Defence Union (DDU).

Two in five people in Norfolk unable to access dental care

Research into ‘dental deserts’ by Good Morning Britain has discovered that Norfolk has been the worst affected area for access issues. The data suggests that 38 per cent of patients in the county have...

Preschool recognised for teaching good oral health habits

A Norfolk preschool has received a ‘healthy smiles’ accreditation for teaching its pupils about the importance of oral hygiene.

Event tackles dental anxiety in young people

A Northamptonshire dental therapist has launched a series of free events for children to address dental anxiety.

Dental professionals volunteer to help Lancashire community groups to fill the gap

Dental experts from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have been helping two local community groups to improve oral health.

Toothbrushing packs to be given to vulnerable people and families

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council have secured £100,000 of ring-fenced funding from NHS England to buy and distribute toothbrushing packs to foodbanks and other organisations...

Ground-breaking oral cancer treatment developed

LightOx, a Newcastle-based drug development company, has received an initial £400k investment from Northstar Ventures to help develop its product to revolutionise oral cancer treatment.