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GDC publishes education review

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Review of Education for the academic year 2023-2024, highlighting its quality assurance activities across dental education programmes in the UK.

Maxillary bilateral sinus lifts with augmentation

Wail Girgis presents a challenging case study.

An urgent response

A look at how to manage patient care prior to an emergency appointment.

Two-thirds of dental professionals ‘burnt out and exhausted’

Almost two thirds (63 per cent) of dental professionals said they are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while almost one in five (18 per cent) described their mental wellbeing as “of concern”,...

Dental team supports colleague battling cancer

The Museum Square Dental Practice team has come together to support its colleague, Xyanthe Lambert, as she undergoes treatment for stage four bowel cancer.

Dental nurse training partnership announced

Agilio Dental and the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) have launched a new partnership.

Dentist set to run London Marathon for children’s cancer charity

Greg Paysden, a dentist and supporter of children’s health, will be running the London Marathon in April 2025 to raise £10k for Children with Cancer UK.

Youth vaping awareness campaign launched

A youth vaping awareness campaign has been launched, which highlights concerns over super-sized disposable vapes, ahead of the upcoming parliamentary vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Dorset MPs team up to tackle ‘dental desert’

Dorset Labour MPs have joined forces to push for more action to tackle the 'dental desert’ in the county.

Arthritis of the TMJ

Philip Silver discusses the impacts of a common condition.

Poster power

Zaki Kanaan highlights the importance of both print and digital marketing.

Calls for funding for supervised toothbrushing programmes

Barriers to running supervised toothbrushing programmes for young children must be overcome if the UK government is to successfully tackle childhood tooth decay, researchers have said.

Vape use linked to poor gum health

Vaping has been linked to increased plaque levels and inflammatory markers, according to a new systematic review.

Menopause and oral health

Juliette Reeves discusses how clinicians can support patients during a difficult life change.

‘First of its kind’ e-learning course launched

Dental Protection has launched an online course designed to help dentists navigate adverse outcomes with patients under their care.