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Fellowship announces new president

The London Dental Fellowship is a group of dentists, general practitioners and specialists, all at least 10 years post qualification, who meet several times throughout the year to enjoy good food and...

Antibiotic-delivery system to target aggressive gum infections in adolescents

Lehigh University researcher Angela Brown and her team were recently awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to pursue a novel treatment alternative. 

Practice celebrates carbon emission milestone

One80 Dental is celebrating offsetting more than 30 tonnes of carbon emissions - the equivalent of 74,430 miles driven in a car - this Earth Day.

Practice closures “heartbreaking” for residents

Councillors have described the situation in Lincolnshire as “heartbreaking” as the area faces increasing dental access issues due to practice closures.

Association says the government needs a “reality check” 

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, warning that the picture is far worse owing to the paucity of official data. 

Data reveals rise in “dental deserts”  

Over six in ten local areas in England have seen a rise in the number of people per dentist since 2019, new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. 

Europe has the highest rate of oral disease, says a new report

A new report shows that over half of all adults in the World Health Organisation (WHO) European Region had a major oral disease in 2019, the highest prevalence worldwide. It is urging member states to...

Teen vaping leads to persistent and heavier smoking

Young teen smokers who also vape may be at heightened risk of persistent and heavier smoking in their late teens, reveal the combined findings of two nationally representative UK and US studies,...

Insurer delivers strong annual results in a volatile market

The 2022 annual report from Dentists’ Provident, a leading income protection provider for dental professionals, shows that the society performed strongly in an unpredictable and volatile year.

Council to discuss the pressures of post-pandemic dentistry

Following a new report, Shropshire Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board expects to hear that dental services have not yet been restored to pre-pandemic levels.  

Free trade deal is a major threat to UK public health, warn experts

The new deal will make it harder for the UK to regulate tobacco and alcohol or ban products like those containing harmful pesticides, warns analysts.

Union appoints regulatory law specialist to head legal team

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has appointed a solicitor specialising in regulatory and criminal legal proceedings as its new head of legal services. Nick Tennant has been promoted to the role after...

Cancer charity announces new president

The Mouth Cancer Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr Philip Lewis, who has been its president for the past three years. Philip will remain with the charity as past...

Fast food – a convenience or a complication?

Alison Reid considers the worrying impact of dietary choices.

Call for applications: editor of community dental health

Professor Peter Robinson has announced his intention to stand down as editor of Community Dental Health at the end of 2024. The publisher is seeking to appoint his successor in time to ensure a smooth...