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Scottish dental school celebrates 100 per cent exam pass rate

Staff and students from the University of Dundee’s School of Dentistry have plenty to smile about as they prepare to take part in a rare academic tradition.

Pledge to end dental deserts with £3bn for NHS contract

The Green Party has vowed to end Britain's dental deserts by restoring full access to NHS dentistry after years of cuts that left millions unable to get affordable dental treatment.

£750m NHS dental rescue package proposed

The Liberal Democrats announced on June 21 a £750m a year dental rescue plan to offer more appointments and free check-ups for children in an effort to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.

Sustainability platform assists dental practices in going green

In response to the growing demand from patients and employees for eco-responsibility, sustainability has become a critical business strategy.

The benefits of using AI in implant dentistry

Zaki Kanaan considers the current and future uses of artificial intelligence.

Deferred consideration in the current market

Luke Moore discusses managing the logistics of a sale.

Charity launches oral health manifesto

The Oral Health Foundation has launched a manifesto laying out key priorities for the next government to transform oral health across the United Kingdom.

Northern Ireland releases report into the state of dentistry

The Health and Social Care’s Business Services Organisation (BSO) published its Family Practitioner Services General Dental Statistics for Northern Ireland 2023/24 on June 20, 2024.

Dentistry in Northern Ireland is ‘a shadow of its former self’

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that data released in June 2024 confirms the Health Service dentistry in Northern Ireland remains on the brink. The association said the service...

Students win awards for research in children’s dentistry

The winners of the 2024 Max Horsnell Travel Award and National Student Elective prize have been announced by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). These annual awards recognise vision...

UK could face a dental health crisis as costs soar, says charity

The Oral Health Foundation has uncovered alarming reasons behind the growing reluctance of UK adults to visit the dentist.

Mixed perceptions of the GDC among early career dental professionals, report says

Most early career dental professionals hold either a positive (44 per cent) or neutral (30 per cent) perception of the General Dental Council (GDC), with dental care professionals viewing the GDC more...

Professor receives award for services to dental education

Callum Youngson, a professor, chair of the dental board and member of the council at Medical Protection Society (MPS), has received an MBE for services to dental education in the King’s birthday...

Evolving perceptions of masculinity and men’s health

Michael Sultan looks at the latest research into male health.