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University launches hygiene and therapy programme

Over 400 people applied for just 24 places on the University of Suffolk’s BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy course, and those successfully enrolled started their studies at the beginning of...

Lollipop for mouth cancer diagnosis developed by Birmingham scientists

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have received funding from Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to create a new ‘lollipop’ diagnostic for mouth...

Dental hygienists and therapists to receive additional powers to free up appointments

The government has announced plans to give greater powers to dental therapists and hygienists following two public consultations. It says the move will help to free up access and improve patient...

Three-quarters of Plymouth patients are waiting over a year for dental care

Luke Pollard has warned health ministers that “dental services in Plymouth are in decay.” The MP's survey found that 765 people in Plymouth are unable to get an appointment with an NHS dentist.

Northern Ireland invests £9.2m in dental access

Robin Swann, minister of health of Northern Ireland (NI), has announced a £9.2m investment in dental access initiatives for 2024/25. The investment aims to bolster support for dental practices and...

Cost of living remains a barrier to health for the most vulnerable finds poll

The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care says Healthwatch England polling.

More than a third of registered patients haven’t seen an NHS dentist for over three years

Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, has accused ministers of failing to meaningfully address the crisis in NHS dentistry. Research from the party revealed that more than a third of...

GDC publishes an update on transparency and trust

The General Dental Council (GDC) has provided an update on work underway to address concerns about the level of detail that is put into the public domain regarding serious concerns considered by an...

Ultra runners go the extra mile

Two ultra fundraisers are preparing to go the extra mile (and many more besides) in support of Dentaid The Dental Charity. Rafina O’Brien, a dental hygienist from Yeovil in Somerset, and George...

Dental pilot improves access for homeless South Yorkshire residents

An initiative to improve access to dental services for people experiencing homelessness is being piloted in Doncaster, based on a successful pilot in West Yorkshire. 

Researchers explore the mouth’s response to oral disease using a laboratory model

A study at the University of Plymouth has developed a new 3D model of the oral mucosa, the tissue lining the inside of the mouth.

Nottinghamshire councillors seek expansion of water fluoridation programme

Councillors, public health directors and healthcare providers have been working together in an effort to expand the water fluoridation scheme across Nottinghamshire County and the city.

Water fluoridation scheme expands in the northeast

Plans to expand water fluoridation in the northeast of England to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation on March 25, 2024, the government has announced.

Head of dental appointed

Christie & Co, specialist business property adviser, has promoted Joel Mannix to the coveted position of head of dental for the UK.

Data shows 1.8 million people in Scotland have not received dental treatment

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to freedom of information requests from the Scottish Liberal Democrats.