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GDC outlines its commitment to improving access to dental care in the UK

Tom Whiting, chief executive of the General Dental Council (GDC), said “the recovery of dental services” needs “urgent attention” in a speech on September 11, 2024.

Dentistry examination standards to be improved by clinical director

Adrian Thorp has visited a university in Kuala Lumpur to improve the links and standards of graduates taking the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) examination.

Dentistry award offers hands-on course to foundation trainees

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) and GC Award for foundation trainees, which promotes clinical skills and patient care, have opened for entries to the 2024/25 competition.

Can chocolate be made healthier?

Researchers at ETH Zurich have produced a healthier alternative to chocolate. They say it could help increase the value creation of cocoa farming.

Dental sustainability award winners announced

The Association of Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), the European Dental Students’ Association (EDSA) and Henry Schein have awarded dental schools and societies for their efforts in implementing a...

Private dental studio expands its reach in Leeds

Vitruvian Dental Studio, a private dental practice, has expanded its presence at The Springs, Thorpe Park Leeds.

Government seeks to address the ‘greatest employment challenge for a generation’

The Labour Market Advisory Board has been launched to advise the government on getting Britain ‘working again’ following growing economic inactivity.

Government must introduce legislative framework to improve workplace equity, says commission

The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment opportunities and breakdown barriers for people in...

Last NHS dental practice on the Isle of Wight set to close

Five NHS dental practices on the Isle of Wight have closed in the last 18 months. With a sixth set to close, Healthwatch says residents need “immediate support”.

Health trust calls for mental health to be prioritised in the workplace

A Northern Irish trust has announced that it has supported a regional campaign to encourage local people to prioritise workplace mental health to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.

Government needs to commit to suicide prevention, says charity

Samaritans, a mental-health support charity, has encouraged people not to bottle up their feelings, with suicide rates in England and Wales now at their highest in over 20 years and one-in-five of...

Dental practice in Mablethorpe welcomes NHS patients

A provider of NHS dental services in Mablethorpe opened its doors to patients on September 9, 2024.

Tooth whitening: a bright idea?

Nicolas Coomber considers the prevalence of cosmetic dentistry, focusing on safer and more effective alternatives to offer patients.

Oral health in the age of anxiety

A look at the oral repercussions of anxiety and stress, highlighting how dental clinicians can support patients in dealing with the problem.

Scottish dental patients wait three years for surgery

Scottish Labour has urged the Scottish National Party (SNP) to end patients waiting up to seven times longer for dental surgery compared to four years ago.