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Only one per cent of dentists believe the government's dental plan is capable of meeting its objective

The British Dental Association has released the results of its survey of dentists in England. The professional body says that the governments plans may actually reduce access for NHS patients.

Keeping bad bacteria at bay

Tom Alcraft maintaining a balance of oral bacteria can reduce the risk of gingival disease.

Supporting patients through menopause  

Tom Alcraft reviews data on the importance of patient education.

Cullompton private dental practice sold

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Gold’s Place Dental Practice in Cullompton, Devon.

Language barriers in healthcare can cause serious medical harm, according to a report

The Welsh Equality and Social Justice Committee said it is concerned by evidence that people from ethnic minority backgrounds continue to face worse outcomes from public sector services in Wales.

Associate director joins property valuation team

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the appointment of associate director, Oliver Potts, to its medical valuation services team.

Maintaining an effective workforce fit for the future 

Sector leaders met to discuss the issue of maintaining an effective and lasting workforce at the Dental Leadership Network event in London on March 14, 2024.  

Virtual jaw AI tool developed to improve the fit of braces

A tool being developed by the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and 3Shape will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the tool predicts...

Seventy-five per cent of Northern Irish dentists have reduced their NHS commitment

Ahead of giving evidence to Stormont’s Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee, the British Dental Association (BDA) has appealed to the restored government to throw the service a lifeline,...

Patients say an environmentally friendly ethos is important  

The overwhelmingly positive response to a survey conducted at Dove Holistic Dental Centre (DHDC) is a testament to the value patients place on its eco-friendly practices.

Workforce data reveals dentists’ working patterns

The General Dental Council (GDC) published data about dentists' working patterns on March 13, 2024. The data includes information on the proportion of dentists who provide NHS care and private care,...

The Spring Budget and the 60 per cent tax disincentive for higher-earning dentists

Linda Giles and Nathan Poole of Ross Brooke Dental analyse the budget on behalf of NASDAL.

Denture-care company secures £1,284,000 investment

Birmingham-based digital denture care company Denturly has secured a £1,284,000 investment to help drive its UK expansion plans.

Government urges call to smokers to make a quit attempt for no smoking day

Leading charities, including Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), Cancer Research UK and Asthma + Lung UK, are joining forces with the government to encourage the nation’s 5.3m smokers to make a quit...

The reasons behind Spring Budget’s vaping tax

Ferakh Hamid unravels the hidden truths behind vaping and its impact on oral health.