Discussion

Loo of the year awarded to Somerset dental clinic

Trust Dental, a private practice in Somerset, was awarded the best loo nationally in the healthcare sector at the 2024 National Loo of the Year Awards on January 15, 2025.

Millions have not seen a dentist in more than two years

Analysis of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ‘Experiences of NHS healthcare services in England’ survey revealed a significant gap in dental care.

Dentistry council election nominations

Nominations are open for elections to six seats on the College of General Dentistry (CGDent) council.

Generations adrift

Nina Gilbert discusses the importance of engaging with patients of all ages.

The pillars of success

Adam Shaw considers the importance of building strong relationships.

Norfolk summit discusses the future of dental care

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has delivered a talk at the Norfolk Dental Summit to highlight its oral health prevention programmes in the region.

NHS dentistry petition signed by thousands

Over 250,000 people have signed a petition to call for the government to honour its pledge to save NHS dentistry.

Services to dental nursing honoured

Pam Swain, chief executive of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for services to dental nursing.

Protecting the environment

Rebecca Waters reminds us of the need for sustainable waste protocol.

Tooth shape determined by genes, research reveals

Genetic variants that determine the shape of your teeth have been identified by a team co-led by UCL researchers.

The challenge of the new

Steve Kettle discusses breaking down boundaries.

Society welcomes new president and patron

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has announced Robbie Lawson as its president and Roz McMullan as its honorary patron. Both members will undertake their roles from January 2025.