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Prepare your smile for National Smile Month 2022

Over the last two years, it’s been particularly hard for workers to keep up their usual dental routine. 96 per cent of dental professionals believe that the closure of dentists during national...

New members elected to College Council

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced the results of recent elections to its Council, with two new members elected, and five re-elected.

Cost of living crisis contributing to deterioration of oral health, claims charity

The rise in cost of living could lead to a deterioration in the nation’s oral health, according to the Oral Health Foundation. 

NHS dentistry and oral health update

Sarah Hurley, chief dental officer for England, and Lisa Richie, head of infection prevention control for NHS England, recently published a new NHS dentistry and oral health update which focused on...

Neoss Group welcomes Patricia Bremild as vice president of human resources and a member of the executive management team

Neoss Group is pleased to announce that as of June 1st, 2022, Patricia Bremild has joined the company as vice president of human resources. She will oversee global efforts to attract, retain, and...

Eating problems are common among older home care patients, study shows

Eating problems are common among older home care patients, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland has revealed.

Dental teams can be ‘vital link’ in caring for patients with eating disorders, says charity

Dental teams are in the ideal position to identify and act on early signs of eating disorders, says the Oral Health Foundation.

British Dental Industry Association supports BADN Menopause Policy

The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has announced its support for the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) Menopause Policy launched in March this year.

{my}dentist announces record salary investment for all employed roles

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has announced that it is investing more than five million pounds into the salaries of all of its employed staff, the largest such investment in its...

Be app smart

Kate Scheer discusses the use of smartphones in practice.

Patients told via social media about withdrawal of NHS care: “You will need to find a new NHS dentist”

A dental practice in Sunderland recently announced via Facebook that it would be withdrawing its NHS care and changing to a “fully comprehensive private practice”.

New opportunities for young dental professionals to make their mark

Two new prizes have been created by the Dental Law and Ethics Forum (DLEF) to inspire young dental professionals to engage with ethical issues in dentistry.

Tobacco is bad for our health and the health of our planet – message for World No Tobacco Day

ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) is calling for more action to end tobacco harm this World No Tobacco Day (May 31), as statistics bring to light the massive impact of tobacco on the environment.

British Orthodontic Conference 2022 – Most.Smile.Debate

Registration is now open for the 2022 British Orthodontic Conference – do not miss the largest event in the UK dedicated to dental professionals with an interest in orthodontics.

Registration opens for {my}dentist clinical conference 2022

{my}dentist has announced that registration is now open for its Clinical Conference which is set to take place on October 14 and 15, 2022, in Birmingham.