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Problem-free, atraumatic extractions

Kate Scheer looks at atraumatic extractions, highlighting the importance of advanced techniques and reliable equipment.

Scientists discover a filling material that can strengthen bones and teeth

Bioactive glasses, a filling material which can bond to tissue and improve the strength of bones and teeth, have been combined with gallium to create a potential treatment for bone cancer.

Millions of children are going without dental care in England, research reveals

More than 5.35m children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

Dental care provider relocates following £1.5m investment

The UK’s largest dental care provider, mydentist, has relocated its St Neots practice following a substantial investment of £1.5m.

Staying competitive in the age of disruptors

Luke Moore discusses the dynamic dental market and highlights what dental owners can do to stay ahead of the wave.

Hay on Wye hosts temporary dental unit to relieve pressure on NHS waiting list

Residents of the Hay on Wye in Wales on the NHS dental waiting list will have access to a temporary community NHS dental service from September 2024 to December 2024.

Dental charity hosts racing event to raise over £7,000

Dentaid The Dental Charity hosted its first race day at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire on September 13, 2024. The event attracted motorsport enthusiasts, dental industry professionals, and corporate...

Memory decay

Hannah Burrow explores ways to ensure patients retain the information given to them.

Keeping on top of validation

Nicky Varney explains how to make the most of your equipment engineer visit.

Mental health is more widely understood than dental health, study shows

Bupa’s research has revealed a knowledge gap in the UK between dental health and its connection to physical and mental wellbeing.

Antibiotic-resistant deaths in older populations predicted to double by 2050

More than 39m people around the world could die from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years, according to a study published in The Lancet.

Changing lives

Eddie Scher looks ahead to his session at next year’s ADI Team Congress.

Seeing eye to AI

David Hussey looks into how technology is changing dentistry.

Confidence in composites

Nicolas Coomber discusses the benefits of using the material.

Music used as mood booster for deskless workers

A quarter (25 per cent) of UK deskless workers spend eight or more hours on their feet daily, while 43 per cent are on foot for over five, according to research by PPL PRS. This includes workers in...