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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.

The importance of patient comfort

Alistair Mayoh explores anxiety in the dental practice, focusing on how clinicians can minimise a patient’s concerns.

Periodontitis present in individuals with altered blood markers, say researchers

Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a study from Umeå University, Sweden.

Sporting success

Philip Silver discusses the impact of sport on the face and body, focusing on temporomandibular disorder.

Dental clinic opens in Wakefield as part of expansion plans

Yorkshire Dental Suite has announced the expansion of its cosmetic dentistry services by opening a fourth clinic in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in September 2024.

Oral bacteria can worsen symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, study reveals

Periodontal disease affects the gums and tissues that surround the teeth and is one of the most prevalent dental conditions in the world.

Oral healthcare collaboration wins regional award

A collaboration providing NHS dental treatment to those in need of oral healthcare in Suffolk and North-East Essex has won an East of England regional award in the ‘NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024’ and...

Joint break

Sharon Kidd explores the link between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Artificial intelligence ‘closes the loop’ between clinician recommendation and patient purchase

Philips has partnered with FollowApp to use next-generation artificial intelligence to help dental practices follow up after treatments to check on patients and encourage positive feedback. 

Lobbying from health harming industries must be addressed, report claims

Leading public health experts are calling on members of Parliament (MPs) to protect the health of their constituents and ‘wise up’ to lobbying tactics from businesses whose sales contribute to poor...

Dental distribution platform acquires dental equipment and services business

DD Group has announced the acquisition of McKillop Dental Equipment Ltd, a provider of tailored turnkey solutions for dental practices.