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Practice made perfect

David Hussey discusses the benefits of attending a dental event.

Dental education standards under review

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened a consultation on proposed revisions to the Standards for Education. This will shape the future requirements for all UK programmes seeking GDC...

Government urged to prioritise dentistry

Dental Protection has called on the government to prioritise access to NHS dentistry in its 10-year health plan for England.

Health charity raises awareness of mouth cancer

Mouth cancer cases have increased by 133 per cent increase over the past two decades, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

Cosmetic dentistry academy introduces president

The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) has marked its 20th birthday and the passing of the presidential baton to Sam Jethwa.

The risks versus the benefits

Alec Hilton examines the importance of managing patients’ fluoride use.

International research award given to UK editor

Igor Blum, editor-in-chief of the College of General Dentistry's Primary Dental Journal, has been announced as the 2024 winner of the esteemed International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Ivar...

Dental students offered free toothbrushes by oral healthcare brand

Philips is offering a free Sonicare toothbrush to all UK dental students to help support the future of dentistry.

Dental clinic sets up free children’s clothing rail

The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) team in Derbyshire has set up a children’s clothes rail in the waiting area of one of its busy clinics so families attending for dental care can also choose...

GDC chief executive speaks at leadership conference

Tom Whiting, chief executive officer of the General Dental Council (GDC), spoke at the Dental Leadership Network on November, 12, 2024.

GDC looks to avoid ‘enforcement culture’ in Fitness to Practice proceedings

The General Dental Council (GDC) 's executive director of regulation has said the organisation is prioritising improvements to support the mental health and wellbeing of dental professionals.

Government must ‘future proof’ dentistry, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has stressed that the dentists helping England’s most vulnerable patients need to be recognised and valued for their work, as the community dental service...

A centre for happiness

Hannah Burrow considers what makes us happy and sad.

A welcome distraction

Stuart Clark explores dental anxiety, identifying effective tools to help reduce patient fear.

General Dental Council opens renewal period for dentists 

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened the annual renewal period for dentists. This crucial process ensures that dentists remain on the UK register.