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Oral health inequalities widening in Scotland, warns association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that decades of progress on children’s dental health risks going into reverse following the release of a public health report.

Access crisis in dentistry is ‘piling pressure’ across NHS, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said figures from the Labour Party on the nearly 70,000 patients who sought dental care in emergency departments in 2022 are just the tip of the iceberg and...

Getting to the root cause of diagnosis

Alyn Morgan considers the problem of determining case complexity and its impact on treatment planning.

A growing concern

Shamaila Mahmood considers the impact of shisha on oral health.

Managing oral health in teenagers

Kimberley Lloyd Rees discusses the specific challenges faced.

Keeping patients loyal

Tom Alcraft explores what clinicians can do during challenging times.

Digital dentistry: ‘Change with it or fall behind’

Simon Chard offered his vision for the immediate future of dental treatment at Align Technology’s UKI Forum 2023.

Charities voice support for government's smokefree plans

Charities, academics, health leaders, local government and medical royal colleges met with the government on October 19, 2023, and voiced their support for the government’s plans to create a...

GDC announces the departure of its chief executive

After nearly eight years leading the General Dental Council (GDC), Ian Brack will be stepping down as chief executive and registrar of the GDC, on November 6, 2023. 

Norwich practice announces plans to go private

Following a letter to all of its patients, Taverham Dental Health Clinic announced it will cease NHS treatment for adults and children from 2024.

Social enterprise recognised for its positive impact on communities

Cornwall-based Smile Together Dental CIC is a double-finalist in the National Dentistry Awards 2023, proudly shortlisted for both Team of the Year and Website of the Year.‌

Treating patients struggling with substance and alcohol abuse

Neil Sikka, a Bupa Dental Care dentist, shares his years of experience in handling patients facing addiction issues and provides insights into this crucial aspect of dental care.

Ground-breaking dental neglect policy updated

BSPD’s policy document on dental neglect in children, which was originally developed and published in 2009, has now been updated and published as an open-access paper in the International Journal of...

Prescription for change: Greater Manchester sets out its vision to improve access to GPs, dentists, optometrists and pharmacists

NHS Greater Manchester is launching an ambitious five-year plan to improve access to primary care services.