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HR departments fail to address workplace bullying

Employees have little trust in human resources departments to deal fairly and effectively with workplace bullying, according to a study published in the Journal of Business Ethics.

Northern Ireland dental earnings and expenses report released

NHS England have released details of the earnings and expenses of General Dental Services (GDS) dentists in Northern Ireland (NI) for 2022/23.

Dental reforms are a ‘matter of urgency’ says the health secretary

Following a debate in the House of Commons, Wes Streeting, the health and social care secretary, has reiterated that he plans to deliver 700,000 urgent appointments to address dental access issues.

Sleep apnoea and its effect on the brain

Researchers from the University of Missouri have identified two neurochemicals that unlock potential targets for new therapies to treat sleep apnoea.

Children in Swindon more likely to need tooth removal

According to a report, almost three times as many children require teeth removal in hospital in Swindon compared to other areas in the south-west

Over half of people have skipped toothbrushing

Data collected by the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) reveals over half of the adult population (54 per cent) have admitted to skipping brushing their teeth at least once a week.

Utilising AI in dental care

The Dentist speaks to Zelko Relic about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing digital dentistry and why it is important for the future of dental care.

Durham and Darlington require a solution to the privatisation of dental practices

A County Durham and Darlington council meeting has heard more dental practices in the area have gone private. Councillors are considering ways to attract dentists back to the area.

Blackpool seeks to tackle tooth decay in children

Data from the Local Democracy Reporting Service has revealed that nearly a third of five-year-olds in Blackpool have tooth decay.

Welsh politician campaigns for dental school

Siân Gwenllian, a north Wales member of the Senedd (MS), has commissioned a survey seeking to understand the experiences and perspectives of dental school students in Wales.

Thousands of Scots enrol in private dental care

Figures uncovered by Scottish Labour have revealed that at least 36,818 Scots have left NHS dentists for private dental care since 2019.  

Olympic dental care department set up

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the creation of its first Oral Health Department ahead of Paris 2024. The department will provide athletes competing at the games with more...

Equipping current and future leaders in dentistry

A look at the importance of good leadership in difficult times. 

West Wales introduce central waiting list for NHS dental care

Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Dental Service has introduced a central waiting list for those requiring access to routine NHS dental care

Presidential smiles 

The Dentist speaks to Sam Jethwa about what to expect from the BACD Annual Conference 2024.