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At the heart of the matter

Could oral indicators of CVD improve preventive healthcare? Micheal Sultan discusses the importance of World Heart Day.

Law firm celebrates launch with free HR support for dental professionals

To celebrate the launch of Buxton Coates Solicitors, a full-service, independent law firm providing bespoke legal services for dental professionals, their team of experts is offering 10 hours of free...

Dental clinic announces partnership with ice hockey team

Leeds dental clinic, Smmmile, has announced an exciting new partnership with Leeds Knights, which will see it become the Ice Hockey team’s ‘Official Dental Partner’ for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

Aesthetic dentistry training for foundation dentists

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) and GC, in association with The Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation, have launched a new competition for Foundation Dentists and Vocational...

Healthcare regulators’ whistleblowing disclosures report 2023

The GDC has joined eight other UK healthcare regulators in publishing an annual report on whistleblowing disclosures.

Healthcare company completes 24-mile hiking challenge for charity

On September 9, 2023, team Schein members from Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, Optident, BioHorizons Camlog, and the Henry Schein One brands Software of Excellence and Dentally, came...

Poor oral health could lessen survival from head and neck cancer

An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

Menopause friendly employer award

Paula Rix from the Medical Protection Society (MPS) – which Dental Protection is part of – has won the Community Award at the prestigious 2023 Menopause Friendly Employer Awards.

95 per cent of ex-smokers see positive changes soon after quitting

Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the thousands of others committing to quit from October 1, 2023.

How can people live healthier lives: Former prime minister calls for further taxes on junk food to tackle the obesity crisis

Former prime minister Tony Blair has urged the government to tax junk foods and tighten regulations on the food industry to tackle rising obesity.

Dental and biomaterials testing service

University of Birmingham Enterprise announces the launch of the Birmingham Dental and Biomaterials Testing Service (BiMaTs) to provide consultancy and a comprehensive materials testing service for...

Nearly 4.5m children have not been seen by an NHS dentist in a year

Over 4.4m children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year, shocking new figures published by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.

Dentist offers one day of free emergency treatment to 'give back’ to the community

A private dentist practice in Walsall will give 25 free emergency slots to anyone needing dental care.

Stop smoking roadshow to help York residents quit

The Health Trainer team is getting out into the community to visit as many residents as possible and help them quit smoking for good.

Retailers must crack down on vape sales to children, says health spokesperson

Retailers have a key role to play in ending vape sales to children, says the Scottish Greens health spokesperson, Gillian Mackay MSP.