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United in failure

Dental leaders from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland have warned governments across the UK that continued failure to invest in oral health is unsustainable, as new data from the Health...

Dentistry makes the national news

A dental story made the majority of the UK's newspaper front pages and appeared on the BBC news yesterday. The headlines trumpet that "you can catch Alzheimer's" (Daily Mirror). 

Urgent attention needed on tooth erosion

The European Federation of Conservative Dentistry (EFCD) has called for the dental community to increase its focus on erosive tooth wear and declared it a challenge requiring co-operation with other...

The vital role of hygienists and therapists

A recent survey of dental professionals has found that confidence in future NHS dentistry plans is worryingly low with almost half of respondents having major concerns regarding treatment and...

Criticism for sweeping labour law reform

The British Dental Association (BDA) has strongly criticised sweeping labour law reforms proposed by government.    

Postcode lottery?

A report out on September 7 revealed that children’s tooth decay is a postcode lottery. Dental therapists are calling for a health summit to address the crisis.

Royal Army Dental Corps 3 Peaks Challenge

In August, 25 soldiers from the Royal Army Dental Corps, from both the Regular Army and Reserves, took on the daunting National 3 Peaks Challenge.

Only the start...

BSPD respond to the Jamie Oliver’s Sugar Rush programme.

Pledging support

Working with the British Dental Health Foundation, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) continues to pledge its support to Mouth Cancer Action Month in November and it’s mission to promote...

Supporting areas of deprivation

As a Gold Unity Partner of Bridge2Aid, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) is pleased to support the Kigurusimba Health Centre in the Pangani district, as part of the Dental Training Programme.

An app twice a day keeps the dentist away

Analysis of tooth brushing app reveals benefits – including longer brushing.

How to avoid becoming a statistic

With almost 5,000 complaints to the General Dental Council (GDC) and the Dental Complaints Service in the past year, dentists are understandably anxious about receiving a complaint.

Challenging interactions with patients

A Dental Protection survey of 497 members found that 97 per cent experience challenging interactions with patients – half of those encountering it monthly and one in three on a weekly basis.

Brits go sugar-free for September

Denplan is urging the British public to go sugar-free for September, following the results of its latest survey of over 2,000 adults, which has shown a desperate need for better sugar education as...

Dentist's confidence in NHS hits new low

A staggering 95 per cent of dental professionals (NHS Providers and Performers) working within the NHS who responded to the most recent  NHS Confidence Monitor have stated that they are less confident...