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Association urges the government for “reform”, not “tweaks”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the Health and Social Care Committee to set out a clear roadmap to reform for the government.

Minister expresses anger at new dental charges

Ian Liddell-Grainger MP has criticised a further rise in dental charges, warning it will mean more people putting off having vital treatment.

“Deprived of dental services”: Essex care home manager urges government for reforms

Liz Wynn, manager of Southminster Residential Home in Essex, has said it has become an “impossibility” for her residents to access dental treatment.

The low-down on smile design

Sam Jethwa, Bespoke Smile Advanced Dentistry & Academy put together a fantastic webinar for professionals interested in learning more about the evolution of smile design.

NHS clinical waste strategy and what it means for you

Rebecca Waters explains how the revised guidance improves sustainability.

Foundation investigates dental patients’ anxiety triggers

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) Foundation is funding research which aims to develop interventions for patients who suffer from extreme anxiety when visiting the dentist.

University creates non-invasive oral cancer test

Scientists from the University of Surrey have developed a proof-of-concept test called Pandora that was shown to be over 92 per cent accurate at identifying patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma...

Bath MP addresses gaps in government data collection

At Business of the House on April 20, 2023, the MP for Bath questioned the leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt, on NHS dentistry data.

Combatting misdiagnosis

A look at using artificial intelligence as a second opinion.

Monitoring for and managing peri-implant diseases

A look at how to mitigate risk against oral disease.

Maintaining high standards while reducing environmental impact

A look at how to make your practice more energy efficient.

Supercharging patients’ oral hygiene routines

The Dentist talks to Benjamin Tighe about why managing gingivitis using plaque control measures is key to successful preventive care, as are personalised care plans.

Welsh practice reduces capacity by 25 per cent

Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham has had to reduce its capacity as a result of recruitment and retention issues.

Costs leave 23 per cent of patients delaying or avoiding treatment

With NHS dental charges in England set to jump by 8.5 per cent on April 24, 2023, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the government that costs are now shaping the clinical choices made by...

Safe and effective microbial control

Ross Walker considers the dangers associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR).