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Association says it is time to double down on the sugar tax

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the new evidence on the huge gains made in the fight against tooth decay secured by the sugar levy shows how the government must remain willing to force...

Association urges new team at the Department of Health for dentistry reforms

With change at the top of the Department of Health and Social Care, the British Dental Association (BDA) has stressed that real urgency and ambition are required to ensure NHS dentistry has a future.

Society writes to the secretary of state for health to highlight the impact of sugar on children’s health

At the start of Sugar Awareness Week (13–19 November 2023), Professor Paula Waterhouse, BSPD’s president, wrote to the new secretary of state for health and social care to congratulate her on the new...

GDC chair’s speech asks what do we need as patients?

Toby Harris, the GDC chair, addressed the dental leadership network at its latest event on November 14, 2023. The theme of the event was ‘The system from the perspective of patients and the public’,...

Focusing on the system from the patient's perspective

Now an established forum after four events, the Dental Leadership Network brought together leaders from across dentistry to discuss the dental system, as seen from the perspective of patients and the...

Children's dental health significantly improved using electric toothbrushes

It may be time to go electric when it comes to kids brushing their teeth, according to new research by the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine.

Increasing workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Researchers observed reductions in cardiometabolic risk among employees at higher risk for cardiovascular disease whose workplaces provided them more control over their time and tasks.

Coffee and a cake at high street coffee shops can contain five times an adult’s sugar limit

To mark Sugar Awareness Week (November 13 -19), a survey by Action on Sugar has revealed over a third of sweet food and drink products sold in major high street coffee shops exceed an adult’s daily...

All smiles: Cosmetic Dental Practice Opens Amid £1M Investment

A brand-new cosmetic dental practice, Epic Dental, has opened Lisburn’s Bridge Street in Northern Ireland. Founded by Lisburn native Louise McGuigan, the clinic launched on October 28, 2023. It is...

Union reminds dental professionals to be aware of charges in their area

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is reminding dental professionals to be clear when communicating dental charges and fees to patients. 

Minister questions why dentistry was not addressed in the king’s speech

Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire, has criticised the government for failing to address the crisis in NHS dental care.

Scottish minister voices concerns over reforms to the dental system

Claire Baker, Fife MSP, has expressed unease about what the changes introduced to the Scottish dental model will mean for patients. The change is expected to see a fall in visits and an increase in...

Material matters

Cemal Ucer explains how to choose the right bone grafting material to achieve the best clinical outcomes for your patients.

Patients with type 2 diabetes are more likely to be deficient in essential nutrients if they have tooth loss and gum problems

A new cross-sectional study investigating the relationship between the number of teeth, self-reported gum condition and intake of food and nutrition has demonstrated that people with type 2 diabetes...

Sustainability report shows solid progress for a third consecutive year

Dentsply Sirona is committed to driving sustainability internally and enabling the industry to advance with confidence towards a more sustainable future. Three years ago, the company launched its...