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Oral health may prevent severe Covid-19 disease

The potential for healthy gums to reduce the severity of Covid-19 disease has been outlined in a paper recently published in the Journal of Oral Medicine and Dental Research.

ADG welcomes report calling for campaign to recruit more people into healthcare careers

Neil Carmichael, chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), has added his support to recommendations from a new report published today calling for a well-funded armed forces style recruitment...

GDC comments on results from UK-REACH study

Responding to the publication of the first results from the UK-REACH study, which found Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in 23 per cent of healthcare workers, General Dental Council executive director,...

Introducing dental therapy

Catherine Edney discusses the benefits offered to the practice.

Yorkshire-based dental bone graft firm receives enterprise award

Synthetic dental bone graft firm EthOss Regeneration Ltd has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2021 in the international trade category.

Reliable service

Scott Evans discusses why you should always seek the people and services who provide your business with the best.

Preparation for post-pandemic oral rehabilitation

A look at the need to be proactive in managing the changing needs of patients.

Dry mouth matters

Jackie Whiteley discusses the impact of dry mouth and how the dental team can help.

Joining the GBT revolution

The Dentist speaks with Ash Parmar about guided biofilm therapy and the difference it has made to his practice.

How “super” is the government’s new super-deduction?

Michael Lansdell explains the super-deduction for plant and machinery purchases.

Futureproof your practice

Fazeela Khan-Osborne explains the benefits of expanding your treatment list.

Latest NHS dentistry update

The OCDO has published its latest NHS dentistry and oral health update, including news on SNOMED CT, the NHS regional clinical fellows programme and a message from Sara Hurley.

Responding to the fallout

Neil Richardson explores the outcome of the government’s McCloud consultation and what you need to consider before making a decision.

British Fluoridation Society appoints interim chair

The current chair of the British Fluoridation Society (BFS), Steve Bedser, is standing down after leading the organisation for five years. Barry Cockcroft CBE, who was elected to the BFS executive in...

SNP pledges to abolish NHS dentistry charges

The Scottish National Party has vowed to scrap NHS dentistry charges if it wins the Scottish Parliament election on May 6.