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Environmental sustainability in the dental practice

A book set to be published in November 2024 has examined the steps primary healthcare providers, including dental practices, can take to reduce their environmental impact.

Scottish minister calls for changes to dental practice funding scheme

Changes to a scheme designed to improve patient access to dentists are needed, according to Scottish Labour. This follows information that just nine dental practices received funding from the scheme...

Welsh politician launches petition for dental school in Bangor

Siân Gwenllian, the member of the Senedd (MS) for Arfon, has launched a petition which calls for the establishment of a dental school in Bangor.

Shining a light on tooth shades

A look at the different options available to clinicians.

Dental practice collaborates with trust to help wildlife conservation

Kendal Crossbank Dental Care has partnered with Cumbria Wildlife Trust on their ‘Implant a Tree’ initiative, which has sponsored planting a tree for every dental implant the practice places for a...

Dental supplier expands endodontic offerings

Henry Schein Dental UK and Optident have announced the introduction of the FKG product portfolio in the UK.

Dental practice in Stirling sold

Christie & Co has announced the sale of Stirling Dental Care in Stirling, Scotland.

‘Most of what’s killing us these days is related to sugar’, says a dental professional

A petition calling for the government to limit the sugar content in single-serving food and drink items has been launched by a dental professional.

‘Prevention will always be better than a cure’ to tackle smoking in the UK, says minister

Smoking survivors and bereaved families heard from the minister for public health on the government’s plans to create a smokefree country at the inaugural meeting of the recently formed All Party...

Are you protecting your posture from injury?

Isabel Johnston considers the impact of musculoskeletal injuries and what can be done to protect dental professionals.

Lack of access to dentistry ‘truly Dickensian’, says minister

Stephen Kinnock, the minister for care, described the lack of access to NHS dentistry as “completely and utterly shocking – truly Dickensian”.

Bullying and harassment go unreported in the workplace due to fear of backlash

One in four employees (25 per cent) have reported being aware of conduct that violated either the law or ethical standards in the last year, revealed a survey from the Institute of Business Ethics....

Patients with ADHD often suffer with worse oral health, says study

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a greater risk of having poor oral health, according to a report released by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

Delegate to survive and thrive

Emma Flunt urges practice owners and managers to cultivate the art of delegation.

NHS Shetland Dental Service to welcome senior clinician

NHS Shetland has announced Heather Ballantyne will be joining NHS Shetland Public Dental Service in January 2025.