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Responses to testimonials of sexual assault in surgery

The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS) has released a statement following the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) and the Women in Surgery Forum’s response to...

Chief Sustainability Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme

Climate change presents a major threat to our health. That’s why the NHS became the world’s first health service to commit to reaching net zero emissions. Thanks to the pioneering efforts of NHS staff...

Aquafresh Fresh and Minty launches new fully recyclable packaging

Aquafresh Fresh and Minty is switching to 100 per cent recyclable packaging from January 2022, featuring a fully recyclable tube and cap, as well as a carton made from recycled board.

Fighting fires

Lauren Boldy discusses the latest developments in the NHS pension age discrimination case.

Changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax on hold (for now)

Michael Lansdell explains Tax Administration Maintenance days, and explores the 2021 reviews of inheritance tax and capital gains tax.

Ethical dentistry: An origin story

Tif Qureshi discusses the evolution of ethics and its role in the dental profession.

The last bite (January)

First and foremost my best wishes for a Happy New Year to our readers. I hope, as we all do, that 2022 will be an improvement on 2021, and certainly on 2020 as we gradually leave the worst of the...

British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) conducts vaccination survey

Following the recent government announcements regarding mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) are conducting a  survey to gather data on how...

Figures show drop in the dental profession

From From April 2020 to June 2021, 23,733 dentists performed NHS activity - a decrease of 951 on the previous year.

BDA calls for changes to NHS dental contracts

The British Dental Association (BDA) has reiterated their opposition to the recent rise in dental targets.

Dentsply Sirona’s new DS PrimeTaper implant gives immediate confidence

Dentsply Sirona is delighted to launch its brand-new DS PrimeTaper Implant System to the UK and Irish markets.

Louisville researchers reveal how oral bacteria suppress protection against viral growth

Researchers from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and their colleagues have discovered details of how proteins produced by oral epithelial cells protect humans against viruses entering...

Common complications with advanced implant surgery

Boota Ubhi discusses the issues clinicians need to be aware of.

NHS dentistry addressed in PMQs

The lack of available NHS dentists was discussed recently during the Prime Minster’s Questions (PMQs).

Children’s ‘chalky teeth’ explained

Australian and Chilean researchers solve a 100-year-old mystery and call for education and research to save millions of teeth worldwide.