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No return to ‘business as usual’ for Scottish dentists

Dentists have warned that the Scottish government’s last-minute extension of financial support for NHS practices must go hand in hand with reforms to avert a crisis in the service.

NHS dentistry: ministers seek action on reforms

Over 60 cross-party MPs call on the prime minister to act with ‘urgency and ambition’ on access crisis.

“Now is not the time to scrap the sugar tax”

Tooth decay remains the main reason for hospitals admissions among five to nine year olds, according to data published by NHS Digital. Following a decrease during the pandemic, the number of five to...

Access crisis forces patients to turn to DIY dentistry, reveals new poll

One in five (21 per cent) people who failed to get an NHS dentist appointment in the past year have turned to DIY dentistry, a new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

Cuts to lifeline supporting dentistry puts future of service in doubt

Dentists have warned that cuts to vital financial support for Health Service (HS) practices undermines the survival of the service.

BSPD issues paediatric oral health Blueprint for new prime minister’s administration

As the new prime minister, Liz Truss puts her new administration together and sets out her policies, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) sets out its ‘Blueprint to improve children’s...

Backlash against Truss’ plan to axe sugar tax

In September 2022 The Guardian received exclusive information from Whitehall prime minister, Liz Truss might be planning to abolish the anti-obesity legislation. But backlash from health experts is...

Tooth aligner sales plummeting

The chief finance officer of SmileDirectClub has announced cuts across the business due to falling sales.

Revolutionising digital wax-ups – the evolution of digital smile design planning is here

As the world continues to embrace a digital way of life, it’s no surprise that the profession is seeing an uptick in digital solutions on the market. With this new way of working showing no sign of...

Improving quality of life

Mark Allen looks at the impact successful endo can have on elderly patients.

Battling biology

A look at the way technology is improving dental implant treatments.

Supporting students of the profession

Debbie Hemmington discusses the options for potential dental therapists.

Time to give a (rubber) dam

The use of rubber dams in dentistry has a number of proven benefits. They enhance visibility surrounding the treatment site and isolate the area from saliva and blood, protecting it from potential...

Step out and raise awareness for mouth cancer

 The 17th annual Mouth Cancer 10 KM Awareness Walk is back in Hyde Park, London on Saturday 24th September 2022.