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Proposal for dental school in Dorset

Councillors in Dorset are considering financing a dental school in an effort to recruit more dentists to the area.

Call for healthcare community to unite as 70 per cent of Jewish professionals report a rise in antisemitism

 A survey of 293 Jewish healthcare practitioners was carried out by the Jewish Dental Association in collaboration with Alpha Omega. It found that 95 per cent of Jewish healthcare professionals (HCPs)...

Increased fees for Scottish NHS dental teams

NHS dental professionals will receive increased fees under a new payment structure from November 1, 2023, to help them provide a comprehensive range of NHS care and treatment.

£100m fund to capitalise on AI’s game-changing potential in healthcare

A new mission announced by the prime minister will accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to tackle the biggest health challenges.

Increased risk of dental caries after obesity surgeries

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment (also known as bariatric surgery) have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health....

General Dental Council’s priorities approved for the next three years

Following a detailed and thorough review, the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) priorities have been approved by their council for the next three years in line with the Corporate Strategy 2023-2025. In...

Council announces package of resources for schools to tackle vaping

Bradford Council has introduced steps to address concerns about children vaping.

First-time buyer snaps up Wishaw practice

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Wishaw Dental Clinic in North Lanarkshire.

Somerset is the worst dental desert in the country, says local resident

At Somerset Council’s Adults and Health Scrutiny Committee meeting on October 5, 2023, the community pleaded for action to address the area’s shortage of NHS dentists.

500 extra NHS dental appointments made available for children

Spadental in Whitchurch has increased the number of NHS-funded appointments available for children up to 19-years-old.

Hospital trust signs pledge to become smokefree

Health leaders at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) have signed an NHS pledge for the organisation to become a smoke-free site.

Orthodontic specialist acquired by Swedish group

Ortho-Care, a leading independent supplier of orthodontic products in the UK, has been acquired by a Swedish investment group.

Newham supports call for ban on disposable vapes

Newham Council is endorsing the call for a total ban on disposable vapes in England and Wales by 2024. Growing evidence suggests they are an environmental concern, a fire hazard and have an increasing...

Warwickshire confronts rising trend of young people vaping

Warwickshire County Council has announced it will be working with schools and parents to encourage open conversation with young people about vaping, raising awareness of the risks associated with...

Considerations for the regulation of artificial intelligence in healthcare settings

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health.