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Ministers urge the GDC to ‘fill the gap’ in UK’s dental workforce

Thirty cross-party MPs and peers showed their support at an event in Parliament in February 2024, hosted by the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), to discuss how the UK can ‘fill the gap’ in its...

Glasgow dental business changes hands for the first time since 1998

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Anniesland Cross Dental, located in Glasgow’s West End.

The court of public opinion is overwhelmingly positive about dentistry

A recent comprehensive survey of the dental industry undertaken by Frank Taylor & Associates, provided encouraging, thoughtful and realistic insight into the current state of the market, future...

Endodontic irrigation: Science or marketing?

Sergio Kuttler will be presenting at the upcoming British Endodontic Society (BES) Spring Scientific Meeting on March 16, 2024. He shares an insight into his topic, and what attendees can expect.

Dental surgeons respond to new data on oral health of children in Year 6

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) published on February 1, 2024, the findings of its oral health survey of schoolchildren in Year 6. It was the first time that this group had...

Cutting-edge collagen membrane launched

BioHorizons Camlog has announced the launch of Striate+, an innovative collagen membrane developed by Orthocell Ltd for advanced bone and tissue regeneration.

Ipswich practice announces expansion plans

Ipswich Borough Council has granted planning permission for a dental practice to take over the property next door.

The effect of malocclusion on restorative success

Stephen Claffey suggests digital solutions.

Report reveals 35,000 smoking-related hospital admissions are recorded in NI per year

A report published on January 30, 2024, by Northern Ireland’s Auditor General, has concluded that the health service has made significant progress in reducing smoking prevalence among the local...

Make your business stand out

Adam Shaw considers ways to improve efficiency and grow your practice.

Practice reflects on a decade of smiles

In Mobberley, Love the Dentist is celebrating a milestone – 10 years of providing top-notch dental care to the community.

GDC announces the departure of one of its directors

After eight years with the GDC, Lisa-Marie Williams, executive director of legal and governance, will be stepping down at the end of March, to join Buckinghamshire Council to lead their Legal and...

Community oral health project launched in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council is working with Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) to launch a new oral health improvement service. The Nottingham City Oral Health Improvement Team will focus on improving...

Ban on disposable vapes backed by dental association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has backed the government’s moves to ban disposable vapes, which have been widely criticised for being marketed to younger users.

Which British town is the most concerned with dental health?

Research from Bandon Dental has revealed which British town is the most concerned with dental health. The survey utilised Google search data and analysed the number of treatment searches.