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Dental care provider acquires three practices in Birmingham

Mydentist has acquired three dental practices across Birmingham for an undisclosed sum, expanding its presence in the city.

One in four healthcare workers have been sexually harassed by colleagues, research shows

A quarter of healthcare workers have experienced sexually inappropriate behaviour from colleagues, but less than half felt confident enough to report it, new research shows.

Survey reveals the impact of staff shortages on wellbeing

Over a third, (35 per cent) of dental professionals say they are not able to take breaks during the day to eat or drink, and over half (52 per cent) say the impact of exhaustion on the delivery of...

Oral health infographic now available in five languages

On September 27, 2023 the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) launched a set of infographics to improve oral health, which has now been translated into the five languages identified by the...

NHS initiative for orthodontists announced

On September 28, 2023, DentalMonitoring announced a new initiative for orthodontists at the British Orthodontic Society’s Congress. The company’s CEO, Philippe Salah, and pioneering orthodontists who...

Prime minister to create a ‘smokefree generation’ with historic law change

The government is set to introduce a historic new law to stop children who turn 14 this year or younger from ever legally being sold cigarettes in England, in a bid to create the first...

Association responds to workforce data changes

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to changes to NHS England’s workforce data collection. It has stressed that the new numbers must underpin effective strategies for easing the crisis...

Dental brand announces launches international logistics centre and welcomes new general manager

American dental group Young Innovations has established a new logistics centre in Ireland. The Dungarvan site will become a hub for international trade and the European market.

Association presses ministers for a rescue plan for NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the government to honour pledges for a rescue plan by sending its message directly to the Conservative Party Conference's delegates. 

Innovative Cornwall pilot project supports access to dentistry for vulnerable patients

A collaboration between the NHS and a Cornwall dental surgery, has created a new pilot, enabling children and the most vulnerable patients to access an NHS dentist.

Revolutionise oral health

Curaden has announced that the individually trained oral prophylaxis (iTOP) course is officially back in the UK. Held at Clifton Hill House, Bristol on November 18, 2023, be sure to book your place to...

The only dental company recognised by the NHS

The state-of-the-art Chairsyde consultation platform was the only dental organisation to be recognised as an official partner in the ‘Celebrating 75 Years of the National Health Service’ campaign.

300 UK charity dental clinics and counting!

Dentaid the Dental Charity has delivered its 300th UK clinic of 2023.

Utilising bioceramics the right way in endodontics

We talked to Josette Camilleri about the importance of understanding your materials.