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Great Yarmouth development could provide 18,000 hours of NHS dentistry

The leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council has revealed the town's new development could provide 18,000 hours of NHS dental care.

Leeds dental clinic wins award for excellent quality of service

The Quality Business Awards has crowned Aesthetique Dental Care and Implant Clinic the best dentist in Leeds.

Dental team wins an award for supporting armed forces families  

NHS Highland Dental Services has been crowned one of the UK’s most supportive public service employers of the Armed Forces community by the National Celebrating Forces Families Awards.

Charity launches its ninth mobile dental unit

Dentaid The Dental Charity has announced the launch of its ninth mobile dental unit, which was made possible by a generous donation from The Health Lottery.

Thirty-seven million children worldwide use tobacco, estimates report

The World Health Organization (WHO) and STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog, have released the results of their analysis of global youth nicotine addiction.

Beautiful, healthy smiles

On May 23, 2024, Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, launched 3M Clarity Aligners in the UK.

Investing in oral health is an investment in the economy

A World Economic Forum report has found that investing in oral health improves overall health outcomes and economic growth.

GDC welcomes its new CEO

Tom Whiting has joined the General Dental Council (GDC) as its chief executive officer and registrar.

Poll shows every parliamentary constituency backs phasing out tobacco

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published a modelling analysis by YouGov, which demonstrated majority support for phasing out the sale of tobacco in every constituency in England, Scotland and...

Gum disease linked to increased stroke risk in young adults

A study has revealed a connection between gum disease and a heightened risk of cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS), particularly among young adults with unexplained stroke causes.

Practice holds fundraiser for children with cancer

A Norwich dental practice has announced it plans to hold a fundraising event to support children with cancer.

Crewe dental practice sold for the first time in 32-years

Christie & Co, a business property adviser, has announced the sale of J Hibbert Dental Surgery in Crewe, Cheshire.

Union urges GDC to reduce the backlog in the case examiners process

MDDUS, a dental defence specialist, has called on the General Dental Council (GDC) to redouble its commitment to reduce the existing backlog in the case examiners process.

The dangers of smoking

Smita Mehra outlines how tobacco affects oral health and offers tips on protecting teeth. 

Breaking the mould

Nimisha Nariapara explains how oral scanning can be a helpful tool to diagnose and treat enamel cracks.