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£90,000 donation to support those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine

Simplyheath, the UK’s leading health solutions provider, has announced further funding in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Earlier in 2022, Simplyhealth matched donations raised by...

Supporting hospices for children and young adults

BioHorizons Camlog, a Henry Schein company, is helping individuals in need by collecting more than £10,000 worth of items for Naomi House and Jacksplace, hospices that support life-limited and...

Nurturing the next generation of researchers

The British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) is keen to encourage researchers in the field of population oral health. To support this, BASCD offer four awards including the...

Expanding in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Neoss Group is happy to announce the newly formed Neoss UK & Ireland Ltd. sales organisation, which will begin operations on December 1, 2022.

New measures to improve access to dental care

A new package of measures to improve patient access to dental care has been introduced by the government. From November 28, 2022, NHS dentists will receive fairer payments for delivering complex...

Rising NHS complaints

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is encouraging dental professionals to get support from their dental defence organisation as soon as they become aware of a potential complaint, as NHS figures show an...

Advising mouth cancer patients

The Mouth Cancer Foundation has released a new Patient’s guide to assist professionals and patients when considering treatment options.

Dental academy launched to address access crisis

A new dental practice has opened its doors in Bangor, completing the first stage of an ambitious plan to help tackle a chronic shortage of NHS dentists across North Wales.

Dentist's diagnosis saves patients’ life

Clodagh McAllister of Fairview Dental Clinic in Dublin has been announced as the Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2022. Clodagh McAllister was recognised for her outstanding clinical skills after...

Vaping increases the risk of tooth decay

Research from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine suggests individuals who vape are more likely to develop dental caries.

Why do you need a mentor?

Fazeela Khan-Osborne advocates for a successful career and personal growth through mentoring.

Study identifies infection-causing bacteria

Swedish researchers have identified the bacteria most commonly found in severe oral infections.

Ceramic implant dentistry congress

At the 2nd European Congress for Ceramic Implant Dentistry from October 20-22, 2022, more than 180 participants from over 25 countries and 20 internationally best-known speakers discussed the ‘Facts...

Recognising excellence in infection prevention and control

Applications for the ‘Aura Infection Prevention and Control Practice of the Year’ is now open!