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Considerations when opting for short-term orthodontics

Richard Hartley, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at why a patient might be keen to opt for short term orthodontics, and key considerations for a dental practitioner.

NHS England update cyber security model to strengthen data protection

The National Data Guardian (NDG) and NHS England have announced a significant update to how health and social care organisations measure and self-report their data security capabilities.

Dental society welcomes president for 2024

Shannu Bhatia is set to be welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) as its president at its Annual Scientific Conference in September 2024.

Scottish dental group welcomes new NHS patients

An independent Scottish dental group has taken steps to help with the dental access crisis by opening half of its practices to new NHS patients.

GDC publish more Overseas Registration Examination dates

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced key dates for 2025 Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) sittings.

Obstructive sleep apnoea can lead to chronic pain, study reveals

Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) School of Dentistry have created a first-of-its-kind sleep apnoea model for studying chronic pain....

Dentists and opticians offering blood pressure checks to help diagnose hypertension

The NHS is trialling blood pressure checks at dentist and optometry appointments to help find people at hidden risks of stroke or heart attacks.

Life-saving health check programme introduced to workplaces across England

For the first time, the government has announced a life-saving health check programme for workplaces across the country.

Citrus and coconut used to create an oral antibacterial solution

A non-irritant, antibacterial solution to prevent oral inflammation may lie in a chemical compound derived from citrus and coconut.

‘Oral selfies’ used to diagnose throat cancer

A study published in the Cancer Screening and Prevention journal has used low-cost video scopes to screen for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer. 

Experts call for NHS dental contracts reform to prioritise prevention

A new report from the College of General Dentistry, with support from Haleon, a health company and a provider of specialist oral health products, has released recommendations from oral health...

GDC updates guidance on voluntary removal applications

The General Dental Council (GDC) has released updated guidance where dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns seek to voluntarily remove themselves from the register.

Enhancing engagement

Patient engagement supports oral health and promotes practice growth. Being aware of how to better engage with patients is, therefore, mutually beneficial.

Explore grafting techniques

The ADI Masterclass: Soft Tissue Regeneration, in collaboration with the Osteology Foundation, will host Francesco Cairo as part of the exciting speaker line-up.

Suturing techniques masterclass

Rino Burkhardt is a world-renowned clinician who runs a private dental clinic in Zurich, Switzerland, limited to periodontology and implantology. He will speak at the ADI Masterclass – in...