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£1.8 million invested in dental practice expansion

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has invested £1.8 million to create a practice in Bridgwater offering orthodontic and specialist dental care. 

Research indicates the need for more support to realise the full benefits of Enhanced CPD

Cardiff University research commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) has shown that while many dental professionals take a positive and proactive approach to their own learning and...

Study examines the implications of using artificial intelligence generators in dentistry

Research published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science found that ChatGPT could have advantages if it were integrated into dental care.

Dietary restrictions could reduce gum disease

New research from King’s College London has emerged that shows calorie restriction (500-1300 calories per day) could be used to reduce gum disease.

Health directors urge the government to ban vapes

Cheshire and Merseyside public health officials have joined calls to outlaw disposable vape sales.

The energy drink craze

Sharon Kidd considers the impact the habit has on oral health.

Meeting the needs of the community

Nicolas Coomber explores the benefits of expanding your treatment options.

Treatment of the atrophic maxilla

A look at the advantages offered by zygomatic implants.

Changing views on the restorability of teeth

Alyn Morgan explores how attitudes towards endodontics are shifting.

Bolton woman honoured for services to dentistry

Vanita Brookes has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list for her “services to the oral health of people with disabilities.”

Leeway on record-breaking NHS underspends ‘won’t be enough for hundreds’ of practices, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to news that NHS practices in England will be given some leeway from unprecedented underspends for the financial year 2022/23 that were set to take...

Patient-led dentistry has driven product development

A patient-led approach is defining modern dentistry. When dentists upskill and train to do more, it is with elevated patient outcomes in mind. The high demand for quality restorative treatments, from...

Knighthood for college founder

Professor Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent, honorary founding president (now president emeritus) of the College of General Dentistry, has been appointed knight bachelor in King Charles III’s first Birthday...

Task force to tackle “shocking” crisis in dental care

A task force is being set up to tackle Plymouth’s growing dental crisis, following a commitment from the new council administration.