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Text messages encourage healthy oral habits among teens

Text message reminders can help to improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a study has shown.

Government urged to prioritise the ‘welfare of dental professionals’ by union

The GDC has published its first report looking at dental professionals who died while undergoing a fitness to practise investigation.

Scammers are targeting dental patients desperate for care, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the government must step up and honour its pledges to save NHS dentistry, as evidence shows scammers are targeting patients across the country desperate...

Trismus and cancer treatment

Phil Silver discusses the treatment options available to clinicians.

GDC releases report on causes of death during fitness to practice investigations

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published a report on dental professionals who have died while fitness to practise (FtP) concerns were investigated or remediated.

Labour budget is a ‘huge disappointment for NHS dentistry’

Labour released its first budget in 14 years in October 2024, announcing a £40bn extra tax take that fell mainly on the business sector.

‘Change in approach’ needed for NHS dentistry, says the BDA

The British Dental Association (BDA) has published an open letter to the chancellor, stressing that the government must extend the relief from National Insurance contributions offered to hospitals, to...

Starting from scratch?

Adam Shaw discusses the factors dentists must consider when building a squat practice.

Mouth cancer diagnosis simplified with a smart ‘lollipop’

A ‘lollipop’ that can diagnose mouth cancer early is being developed by researchers, funded by the Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) campaign for Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences...

‘Postcode penalty’ for poorest families must end, says Scottish Labour

The SNP must “end the postcode penalty” which means the poorest families in Scotland are more likely to get rotten teeth as children, Scottish Labour has said.

Dental school hosts minister of care

Stephen Kinnock, minister of care, visited the University of Bristol Dental School to witness the positive impact the £36m clinical education facility is having on people living in the city.

The role of the digital patient journey

The Dentist spoke to Laura Horton, treatment coordinator trainer and dental practice owner, about the importance of an effective digital journey.

GDC releases data on dental care professionals’ working patterns

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published data about the working patterns of dental care professionals (DCPs) in the UK.

Children and young people not receiving the care they need, report shows

Parents are increasingly taking their children to private dentists due to difficulty accessing appointments, revealed the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its annual report.

Tobacco and vape tax increase welcomed by health charity

The chancellor of the exchequer delivered Labour’s Budget on October 30, 2024, including changes to the tobacco and vapes tax.