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Toothbrushes a “luxury item” for children

In an interview with The BMJ, Dr Camilla Kingdon, president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, has argued that the cost of living crisis has aggravated the problems with children’s...

Exploring perio-ortho synergy

Interaction, cooperation, and common ground between periodontology and orthodontics will be the focus of Perio Master Clinic 2023, the conference for dental clinicians that the EFP will organise in...

“It’s the best! It saves me so much time”

Josine Ferlito shares her experience incorporating a dynamic digital note-taking platform into her everyday practice.

Introducing nature’s solution to dry mouth

It’s estimated that xerostomia – or dry mouth – affects approximately 25 per cent of adults in the UK, though this increases substantially to 40 per cent in people aged over 55. Causes of the...

The Last Bite - A gift?

Stephen Hancocks reflects on the festive season. 

Accessing the impact of Covid-19

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the latest official research on the impact of the pandemic on access to dental care in England underlines the need for urgent and fundamental reform,...

Brexit warning

The ADG has issued a “Brexit warning” for dentistry in 2023 following the publication of Health and Brexit by the Nuffield Trust which found the number of EU-trained dentists registering in the UK has...

Adult ortho success

Kimberly Lloyd-Rees discusses the importance of managing patient expectations.

Unlock your hidden potential in three steps

How can you find what you’re passionate about and turn it into a lucrative side hustle that brings you joy and changes your life?

Yorkshire practices embark on a new partnership

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced a partnership between Dentex and two East Yorkshire dental practices - Hedon Dental Practice and Edward House Dental Studio.

Trismus treatment

Karen Harnett explains how to improve your patients’ quality of life.

Review of 2021-2022 education quality assurance activity released

One of the ways the General Dental Council (GDC) fulfils its primary purpose of maintaining public safety and confidence in dental professionals is through its quality assurance of education and...

Unveiling the latest addition to the mobile dental fleet

A new mobile dental unit that will enable homeless and vulnerable people to access dental treatment was launched in December 2022 after being donated by Bupa Dental Care.

Scaffold improves implant healing

University of Buffalo researchers have created a strontium-loaded scaffold which can be modified to fit any dental implant.

Southampton patient service speaks on the access crisis

Gaining access to an NHS dentist is the most common reason for the public contacting Healthwatch Southampton, says the patient voice champion.