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Sealing the gaps in the NHS with overseas recruitment

The health secretary is moving to increase overseas recruitment to seal the gaps in the current NHS workforce, according to The Guardian.  

New national vaping guidance for schools

In response to requests for help, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has released new national guidance for schools, to support staff in developing their policies around vaping, which is...

Strength and beauty

Steve Brown explores the importance of aesthetic dentistry in the modern world.

14th annual Senior Dental Leaders Programme

Conference forges global network of senior oral health leaders to advance the mission of a cavity-free world for children.

New research into hospital mouth injuries visits

The media outlet GB News released statistics showing that three quarters of hospitals have experienced an increase in patients visiting with mouth-related problems.

‘Positive stress’ boosts tooth tissue regeneration

Typically, stress is considered a negative factor for an individual's health. But a new study at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Dentistry suggests that ‘positive stress’ could have a positive...

Covid-19 and dental reforms: new NHS update

Released on August 31, 2022, a new update from Ali Sparke, NHS director for dentistry, community pharmacy and optometry, and Rebecca Harris, deputy NHS dental officer England, opened with a Covid-19...

The environmental impact of water fluoridation

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin collaborated with University College London on a new study comparing the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation to other preventive measures for...

State-of-the-art clinic opening in Perth

Perth has taken a major step towards becoming Scotland’s smile city with the launch of a new state-of-the-art dental facility.  Clyde Munro has now opened the doors on its new SureSmile Studio, after...

Non-opioid alternatives for dental pain

A study from the University of Rochester compared two groups of patients who had dental extractions at in a local dental care clinic to find an alternative to opioid painkillers.

Portman and Dentex announce merger

The senior management teams of Portman Dental Care and Dentex have announced their entry into a definitive transaction agreement regarding the merger of their businesses.

9.5 per cent decrease in adults seen by NHS dentists within recommended two years

The number of adults seen by NHS dentists within recommended timeframes decreased by 9.5 per cent in June 2022 against the previous year, a report published by NHS Digital has shown.

Prosthetics masterclass

A two-day ‘Masters of Removable Prosthetics’ event is to be held in Nottingham in October (21-22), dedicated to celebrating 25 years of denture innovation with the BPS denture system. 

Insect-eye inspired dental camera

A new study has shown the benefits of using biologically inspired cameras for high-quality intraoral imaging.

Dental biorhythm linked with adolescent weight gain

The University of Kent has released evidence of a biorhythm in human primary teeth which can be linked to adolescent weight gain.