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Proper chewing may improve blood sugar levels for diabetes patients

The ability to masticate properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests.

Spokesperson says dental care is at risk of becoming a “luxury”

Paula Bradshaw MLA, the health spokesperson for the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland, has said a failure to address issues impacting health service dentistry will only add to pressures on the Health...

Association warns future of service in Northern Ireland now at risk

The British Dental Association has warned officials that planned cuts will devastate a service already on the brink.

The impact of oral hygiene on general health  

Kimberly Lloyd breaks down the recent research.          

Williams judgement: Association urges the GDC to “reflect” and provide clarity

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to news of the judgement in Lucy Williams’ recent case at the Court of Appeal, which confirmed that “top- up” private fees in addition to band three...

Scottish dentist juniors to join strike action

The British Dental Association has announced that dentists in Scotland, employed under the same contract as junior doctors, will join their medical colleagues in a 72-hour walkout.

Graduate launches innovative smartphone app to test dental plaque

A smartphone app that scans dental plaque and can flag potential oral hygiene issues has been launched by a University of Bath Mechanical Engineering graduate.

General Dental Council publishes Annual Report and Accounts

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 on May 11, 2023.

NHS update: Reflections on direct access

May’s update from Sara Hurley was a special focus letter focused on direct access.

Mental health support groups for dentists

For the first time, Doctors in Distress will be focusing its expertise on supporting the acute need of all healthcare professionals working in dentistry.

Organisation requests that the GDC clarify the Scope of Practice guidance

Dental Protection has urged the General Dental Council (GDC) to provide further clarity on the boundaries for each registrant type and an assessment of complex skills in the proposed revised Scope of...

Professor collaborates with health technology company to tackle oral bacteria 

Professor Iain Chapple will work with Sigrid to identify and develop further applications for a technology that limits oral bacteria’s access to sugars. 

Patients “shocked” as practice closes

More than 1,200 patients in Langholm, Scotland, have been informed that their practice is to close. The patients are now scrambling to find provisions elsewhere.

Association says the prime minister has a “crisis? What crisis?” attitude to dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has criticised the Prime Minister’s response to a question on the crisis in dentistry at PMQs on May 10, 2023.