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Devon dentist covers the costs of NHS dentistry with private work

Mike Hesketh, a dental surgeon, has said it is his “civic duty” to continue treating NHS patients even though it loses money for his practice.

Defence union reports strong financial performance

The dental defence specialist, MDDUS, has announced a six per cent growth in membership. It now represents 65,000 doctors and dentists across the UK.

Open letter calls for government reforms to tackle oral health inequalities

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has published an open letter to the UK’s health secretary. The society hopes the minister’s appointment will lead to dental reforms.

Sugar tax reduced adult consumption by two teaspoons a day

Daily sugar intake fell by around 5g in children and 11g in adults in the 12 months following the introduction of the UK’s ‘sugar tax’ in 2018, according to the Journal of Epidemiology & Community...

Wolverhampton nursery holds daily toothbrushing sessions

Sunflowers Day Nursery in Wolverhampton has been conducting oral health sessions to help tackle the high levels of childhood decay.

Association calls on the government for reforms

The British Dental Association (BDA) says initial talks with the government have opened the door to a potential reform of NHS dentist’s contracts in England.

GDC launches public consultation on revamped specialist list application routes 

The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a 10-week public consultation on proposed amendments to the Specialist List Assessed Application (SLAA) routes.    

A pre-teen with complex orthodontic needs

Anthony Lam describes a successful story of a young patient who presented with a class II/I incisor relationship on a moderate skeletal II base due to mandibular retrognathia with reduced vertical...

Is Ireland the new Scotland?

Luke Moore looks at the changes in the practice market.

Demystifying the art of implant placement

The Dentist speaks to Venceslav Stankov about the importance of a multidisciplinary team.  

The importance of ergonomics

Kate Scheer explains how to incorporate it into everyday practice to mitigate back pain.

Is a washer disinfector really worth it?

Nicky Varney explains how washer disinfectors upgrade and enhance instrument decontamination.

Choose your words carefully

Tif Qureshi explains how effective storytelling can improve patient outcomes.

Oral hygiene and impaired motor skills

Tom Alcraft discusses assisting patients with the challenges of reduced mobility.

Yorkshire dental professionals cycling to fundraise for children’s toothbrushes

Two dental workers are set to embark on a charity cycle across East Riding, Yorkshire, in an effort to raise money to support children living in areas of social deprivation with their oral health.