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Association collaborates with domestic abuse network

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced its membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA), a leading business network that supports employers to take action on...

Tooth stain removal powder launched

Spotlight Oral Care has launched an Anti-Stain Tooth Powder designed to target the extrinsic stains that build up on the tooth surface.

The delivery of ridge preservation treatment in preparation for future restoration with dental implants

Imran Nasser treats a significant bony defect and oroantral communication with augmentation protocols that deliver predictable outcomes.

GDC establishes priority booking for dentists with refugee status

The General Dental Council (GDC) has introduced a policy that will give priority access to the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) booking system for dental professionals with refugee status.

Health company appoints general manager

Haleon has appointed Jo Cooper as the general manager for the UK and Ireland (UK&I), from January 1, 2025.

Charity calls for oral health education

The Oral Health Foundation has commended the parliamentary discussion addressing the critical impact of food and diet on obesity.

Green tea used to treat oral inflammation

Researchers have discovered that combining green tea extract and xyloglucan (Xylo) can create adhesive films that help alleviate oral inflammation.

Tooth enamel reveals our human ancestors were vegetarian

Researchers have studied fossilised tooth enamel, which has revealed that human ancestors ate very little to no meat.

GDC hiring for two senior legal roles

The General Dental Council (GDC) has started recruitment to fill two important roles in its legal and governance team.

Dental care provider launches inaugural conference

Bupa Dental Care held its first-ever ‘Dental Health Is… Live’ conference in January 2025.

Truth – perception versus reality

Annalene Weston discusses the concept of truth and how far it can get stretched in dentistry.

Apical microsurgery consensus published

An expert consensus on apical microsurgery has been released, offering a comprehensive guide to the highly effective, minimally invasive dental procedure.

Neonatal care leave introduced by the government

The government has announced that thousands of working families with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as a day-one right.

Optimising crown survival

A look at the different materials available.

Dental society responds to ultra-processed foods research

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has said changes in jaw development could be due to many factors, not just the impact of modern, soft food diets.