Data published by the Dental Schools Council shows the clinical academic workforce is ageing. The council said this poses a risk to the UK’s ability to contribute to research, improve patient care and...
The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that Tom Whiting has been appointed as its new chief executive officer and registrar.
Community Dental Services CIC (CDS), a community dental provider, has welcomed representatives from the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) to the Dental Care Centre, Bedford.
2024 marks 25 years since Bupa began offering dental care after acquiring a small number of dental practices in central London.
Sole traders who need to comply with the new requirement to report their profits at the end of the tax year can access a GOV.UK interactive tool from April 8, 2024, to help them navigate the changes.
A study published in Nature suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and treatments.
Making England completely smoke-free could free up £10.9bn and provide substantial benefits to local economies, a study has shown.
Over the last five years, just shy of 4.8m calls were made to 111 about dental problems. Many people who ring 111 call with issues that are classified by the NHS as “urgent”, like severe dental pain.
Mark Fryer, leader of Cumberland Council, has expressed deep concern following the announcement that a dental practice in Cockermouth will cease to provide NHS treatments, further reducing the already...
Jan Einfeldt advises how to encourage patients to get involved in the consultation process.
Alison Reid discusses the social effects of poor oral health.
Rebecca Waters discusses hazardous waste management.
Healthwatch Norfolk is ensuring the issue of lack of NHS care remains in the forefront of decision-makers minds with a campaign for the rest of 2024.
A Healthwatch Norfolk survey has shown local residents are still struggling to access NHS dental care. The research shows practices accepting NHS patients have thousands of people on their waiting...
Audience members have complained about a BBC Countryfile segment on the lack of access to NHS dentistry for people in rural communities. The BBC has released a statement in response.