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Be mouth-aware

The number of people in the UK being diagnosed with mouth cancer has doubled within a generation but too few people know how to spot it early, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

Orthodontic practice supports anti-bullying week

From November 14-18, 2022, children across the country will be celebrating Anti-Bullying Week, and Kidscape and Queensway Orthodontics are hoping that by working together, they will help children to...

£60 million venture capital fund for healthcare innovation

Leading UK health solutions provider, Simplyhealth, announced on November 14, 2022, the launch of its venture capital fund, ‘Simplyhealth Ventures’.

Five mobile dental clinics donated to Ukraine

Finnish healthcare technology manufacturer Planmeca is donating five fully furnished mobile dental clinics to Ukraine.

Recognising excellence in children’s dentistry

Heidi Marshall, the new chair of NASDAL, has announced the launch of the 2023 NASDAL Dental Check by One (DCby1) Practice of the Year award.

One of the UK’s oldest dental businesses sold

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of two large, mixed-income dental practices in the North West; Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, Merseyside,...

Public consultation on updated Interim Orders Committee guidance

As part of its work to improve fitness to practise processes wherever possible in the absence of regulatory reform, the General Dental Council (GDC) has today launched a 12-week public consultation on...

Law firm expands with dental legal firm acquisition

Leading commercial law firm Acuity Law has acquired a specialist dental legal advisory firm as it seeks to expand its UK footprint and further strengthen its position within the healthcare sector.

Office supplies business wins £1.8m dental contract

Office supplies business ACS Office has won a tender worth £1.8m over three years with Portman Dental Care.

Miles for Smiles fundraising donation

On October 13, 2022, a team from Dentsply Sirona was delighted to present a donation cheque for £5,581 to Dentaid.

What can we do about mouth cancer?

Nigel Carter discusses Mouth Cancer Action month 2022.

Brushing your teeth is not enough

A breakthrough study shows that eliminating the bacteria contained in dental plaque should be as vital a part of dental hygiene as brushing your teeth and flossing.  

Record high of mouth cancer cases

Figures collected by the Oral Health Foundation show that 8,864 people in the UK were diagnosed with the disease last year. This has increased by 34 per cent compared to 10 years ago and has more than...

The difference between good and great

A look at advancing clinical standards to increase patient satisfaction.

MP calls on the government to listen to tobacco retailers

An All Party Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health heard on November 1, 2022, the results of a survey showing that the majority of tobacco retailers support existing tobacco laws and also tougher...