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Understanding the impact

Luke Moore considers how employer's national insurance contribution increases will affect the dental market.

Microplastics make a macro-issue

Rebecca Waters discusses the role of dental professionals in reducing the effects of microplastics.

Dental network teams up with software provider

Kiroku, a dental note-taking software provider, has announced its partnership with PortmanDentex. The collaboration aims to enhance clinical efficiency across PortmanDentex’s 375 practices, supporting...

Deadline for DCby1 award approaching

The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has encouraged dental practices in the UK to enter the 2025 NASDAL Dental Check by One (DCby1) Practice of the Year award...

Periodontal disease learning resource updated

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has relaunched its periodontal disease e-learning resource, in collaboration with the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP).

Making the difference

Jacob Watwood discusses the links between periodontitis and increased stroke risk.

Welsh government votes on Bangor dental school

Siân Gwenllian, Bangor’s MS, led a debate in the Senedd on opening a dental school in Bangor on January 8, 2025.

Glasgow dentist acquires first practice

Liam McLaughlin, a dentist from Glasgow has acquired his first dental clinic, Avondale Dental Practice.

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.

Millions of Scots go without regular dental care

According to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, almost 40 per cent of those registered with a dentist in Scotland, haven’t seen one in the past two years. The party leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton, has called...

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.

Non-surgical cosmetic procedure consultation launched

A consultation has been launched to help improve the safety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in Scotland.

Cheshire dental clinic sold to first-time buyer

Christie & Co has announced the sale of KClinic in Knutsford, Cheshire.

The challenge of the new

Steve Kettle discusses breaking down boundaries.