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Association elects new clinical director

The Association of Dental Hospitals has elected Ewen McColl, director of clinical dentistry and deputy head of school at Peninsula Dental School, as its new chair.

Data reveals 31 per cent of young people vape

Healthwatch Blackpool has released its 2023 report collating data on the prevalence of vaping amongst children and young people in the area.

Defence organisation achieves menopause friendly accreditation

Dental Protection – the world’s leading not-for-profit, member-owned dental defence organisation – is proud to achieve the industry-recognised Menopause Friendly Accreditation. 

The importance of dental implant stability

Kate Scheer considers how to ensure successful osseointegration.

Sensory-adapted dental rooms significantly reduce autistic children’s stress during dental appointments

Results of a University of South California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) study of 162 autistic children show that Sensory Adapted Dental Environments (SADE) created more relaxed,...

Selling for retirement – what you need to know

A look at planning for your financial future.

MP meets with constituents to discuss the issues facing dentistry

Preseli Pembrooke MP, Stephen Crabb, visited My Smile dental practice in Milford Haven, Wales, where he spoke to families and professionals to seek a better understanding of how the Welsh dental...

Creating a positive mindset: keynote speaker announced

The British Orthodontic Society is delighted to be welcoming Paul McKenna to the British Orthodontic Conference 2023 (BOC2023) on September 28 to deliver his keynote address.

Researchers study maternal nutrition and oral health for clues to childhood tooth decay

Brenda Abu, assistant professor in RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition and a researcher in maternal and child health, is collaborating on a study to investigate the Oral Microbiome in Early...

Fifty-one per cent of adults skip toothbrushing

According to new findings from the Oral Health Foundation, more than half (51 per cent) of UK adults skip toothbrushing once a week.

Dental plan provider experiences rapid growth

The most cost-effective major plan provider, Patient Plan Direct (PPD), is experiencing rapid growth thanks to its strong team, competitively priced services and favourable market conditions.

Last chance to visit the hygienist roadshow

It’s National Smile Month! So what better time to sign up for The Dental Hygienist Roadshow by Johnson & Johnson Ltd.? There are only a few dates left in the calendar, so here we find out what to...

Hands-on implant workshops

Implant company Bredent has announced that it is organising two hands on workshops at the combined congress of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) and German Association of Oral...

Cleft lip caused by a combination of genes and environment

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by University College...