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Patients in Rutland struggle to secure NHS dental appointments

Healthwatch Rutland has highlighted delays in the creation of the local ‘Dental Access Plan', and in securing a new provider to improve appointment availability in Rutland.

A master course in soft tissue management

We live in an incredibly exciting age for patient care. New research emerges every day to inform and enhance practice, and technological advances enable new and inspiring approaches to dentistry.

Endodontics event to take place in Scotland

The IFEA World Endodontic Congress (WEC) will be hosted in September 2024 by the British Endodontic Society (BES) at the Scottish events campus in Glasgow.

Business property adviser publishes dental market review

Business property adviser, Christie & Co, has published its ‘Dental market review 2024’ report, offering a view of the UK dental business sector.

NHS partners with supermarket brand for mouth cancer awareness campaign

The NHS and Asda have teamed up to provide advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles, encouraging people to contact their GPs or dentists if they notice any potential symptoms of...

Lancashire and south Cumbria launch oral health improvement project

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has introduced a scheme to look at ways to improve dental access and oral health across the region.

Dental defence organisation urges government to focus on critical dental issues

Dental Protection has called on the UK government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients.

Dentists require more to correct decade-long pay cut

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the above-inflation six per cent pay increase for NHS dentists is welcome progress.

Open letter urges the government to declare a ‘dental emergency’

Grassroots campaign, Toothless in England, has released an open letter to the UK’s health secretary. The organisation calls on the minister to declare a dental emergency and stresses the urgency of...

Funding to support flexible working has been announced

A fund to help businesses, charities and other organisations adopt fair work practices has opened for applications in Scotland.

Support and guidance make clear aligner technology simple

Filipe Mendes explains his Invisalign experience and why he would recommend embarking on the journey.

The significance of income protection awareness week for dental professionals

Dentists’ Provident, an income protection provider, has announced its support for the annual Income Protection Awareness Week (IPAW) from September 23-27, 2024.

Championing mental health in dentistry

Michael Sultan discusses the importance of mindfulness and wellbeing in dental practices and beyond.

The importance of referrals for complex cases

Nikolas Vourakis and Fazeela Khan-Osborne explain the options for making the correct referral.

Lincolnshire hospital receives updated technology

A hospital charity has funded new high-tech equipment for the orthodontic team to provide enhanced care and a better experience for their patients.