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Vaping threatens oral health as much as smoking, warns federation

For years, it has been known that smoking can contribute to serious damage on gum and oral health, with smokers having more gum diseases, more tooth loss, and increased levels of oral cancer. It has...

Social enterprise shortlisted for national award

The Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) has been named among the finalists in the UK Social Enterprise Awards.

Challenge your thinking and change your perspective        

Simon Chard explains the benefits of embracing new ideas and methods.

Bristol’s new dental school officially opens

The University of Bristol’s new, purpose-designed Dental School officially opened on September 8, 2023.

Software company announces appointments to its dental clinical board 

The UK’s leading provider of healthcare operations software, Agilio Software, has announced the appointment of a new dental clinical board to provide governance over its clinical positioning. 

Mental health awareness webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Dental team members are invited to register now with Psynergy Mental Health to attend a free webinar this September, marking World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2023, and raise awareness of...

University announces plans for the future of dental education

The University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School is starting the 2023/24 academic year under new leadership.

National paediatric conference comes to Newcastle

Newcastle’s strengths in healthcare and academia have attracted the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD)’s Annual Scientific Conference to the region.

Don’t say cheese: Two-thirds of adults are too self-conscious to smile in photos

Smmmile, one of the UK’s leading Invisalign providers, has undertaken new research delving into the nation’s perception of their smile and the profound impact it has on their self-confidence,...

Daily queues for NHS dentistry are at risk of ‘becoming the new normal’, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the government to step up as Leigh, a town in Greater Manchester, joined the growing list of communities where struggling patients have queued from the...

Healthcare studies became more affordable as financial support increased

Eligible students in dental, nursing, midwifery, and allied health professions courses will be able to claim 50 per cent more for travel and accommodation expenses while more students from low-income...

Scotland’s first minister expected to announce a consultation on single-use vapes

According to the Daily Record, Humza Yousaf “is tipped to announce a consultation during his Programme for Government address.”

Consultation launched to improve the safety of Botox and cosmetic treatments after thousands complained of ‘botched’ procedures

The cosmetic treatments industry faces its biggest shake-up in a generation, according to the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP).  A major government consultation, launched on September...

GDC launches a fitness to practise pilot

The General Dental Council (GDC) is launching a pilot that will test a change to the initial stages of its fitness to practise processes to improve proportionality and timeliness. Process changes are...

Cornish dental social enterprise has been shortlisted for two national awards

Cornwall-based Smile Together Dental CIC is a double-finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising it as one of the country’s most innovative and impactful...