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Regulator improvements to oral health in care homes

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published on March 20, 2023, the findings of a follow-up review on the state of oral health care in care homes across England. This review shows there have been...

Boosting morale

Hannah Burrow looks at how incorporating technology can benefit a practice.

Overcoming addiction

A look at the impact gambling can have on people’s lives and what options are available for anyone struggling.

The right conditions for learning

 A look at what factors influence successful education and growth.

Taskforce backs the benefits of teledentistry to improve global oral care

A global task force of academic experts has concluded that teledentistry has the ability to give millions more people around the world regular access to dental services.

Access crisis negatively impacting care home residents

The British Dental Association (BDA) has stressed that ministers must act on new research from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which reveals a collapse in access to NHS dentistry among care home...

TMD and nutrition - The role of diet  

Karen Harnott considers the challenges of managing symptoms and maintaining good health.

The spring budget 2023 - Good news for dentists?

There were some big surprises in the chancellor’s Spring Budget. Lucas Salt, from independent financial advisers Wealthwide, sets out how the proposed changes will impact dentists.

A new spring in the UK economy’s step or exaggerated optimism?

Richard Lishman explains what the government's spring budget means for your finances.

GDC launches consultation on reporting information

The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on a proposal to improve guidance to make it easier for dental professionals to understand what they need to report to their regulator, in the interests...

Nutrition research hub launched

A new £1.6 million innovation hub led by the University of Southampton has been tasked with transforming the nutritional quality of food and drink sold in the UK. It will bring together leading...

Dentist issues ‘Turkey teeth’ warning after a patient is left toothless

In an interview with The Independent, Sahil Patel issued a warning over patients getting ‘Turkey teeth’. The statements follow seeing a patient left toothless upon her return to the UK.

Association urges Scotland’s next first minister to prioritise NHS dentistry reforms

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the future of NHS dentistry in Scotland is in doubt, and action here must be high on the agenda for the next first minister. 

Diabetes and tooth loss worsen cognitive decline in older adults

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental...

University receives funding for head and neck cancer study

Researchers at the University of Southampton have received £1.38 million for a new research programme to improve immunotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.