Kendal practice leading the way in green dentistry

Crossbank Dental Care in Kendal has been awarded Green Small Business certification, an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) benchmark in sustainable and environmental excellence.

Oral health charity supports the government’s pledge to tackle smoking

The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) has welcomed the government's commitment to the 'Tobacco and Vapes Bill', announced in the king's speech.

Eating less sugar alongside a healthy diet can decrease your biological age

Research released by the University of California, San Francisco, has found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a...

Women’s organisation launches campaign to tackle dental crisis

Members of the Women’s Institute (WI) have voted to support a campaign for 2024/5 to call upon the government to end the growing crisis in dental health and end the lack of access to NHS dental...

Patients are concerned about the rising cost of dental care

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant barriers to accessing dental services, especially...

Employee sickness cost has increased to £30bn since 2018

A report by IPPR, an independent charity, revealed that a rise in workplace sickness has cost UK businesses billions each year.

Oral care company receives seal of approval from dental charity

The Oral Health Foundation has announced the official accreditation of Dent & Go’s latest oral health products.

Bacteria that fights head and neck cancer identified by researchers

Researchers at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College London have found a bacteria that is toxic for head and neck cancer and could lead to better outcomes for patients.

Episode 19: STI awareness

In this episode Clementine Rees-Brown talks to Preetee Hylton, the BADN president elect, about STI awareness, the link between oral and sexual health, and how dental professionals can help patients.

Patients in Rutland struggle to secure NHS dental appointments

Healthwatch Rutland has highlighted delays in the creation of the local ‘Dental Access Plan', and in securing a new provider to improve appointment availability in Rutland.

A master course in soft tissue management

We live in an incredibly exciting age for patient care. New research emerges every day to inform and enhance practice, and technological advances enable new and inspiring approaches to dentistry.

Endodontics event to take place in Scotland

The IFEA World Endodontic Congress (WEC) will be hosted in September 2024 by the British Endodontic Society (BES) at the Scottish events campus in Glasgow.