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Dentists: Placeholder prescriptions undoing years of progress in fight against antibiotic resistance

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that ongoing difficulties in accessing dental services risk fuelling the parallel health crisis of antibiotic resistance, as new data from the UK Health...

Dental funding boost mustn't forget services for Wales' most vulnerable

The British Dental Association Wales has welcomed commitments for additional funding for high street NHS dental services, but stressed support must also be provided to community services, treating the...

BACD welcomes new president

Taking up the gauntlet as president of the BACD from November 2021, Chris is looking forward to building upon what is already a widely respected organisation.

Colosseum Dental continues to grow across Europe

As the fastest-growing pan-European dental provider, Colosseum Dental is delighted to have recently welcomed dental practices in two countries – Belgium and the Netherlands.

Four BSPD role models celebrated with life membership

Four exceptional dentists, who have all left an indelible legacy on the specialty of paediatric dentistry, have been awarded honorary life membership of BSPD.

What does the dividend tax hike mean for you?

Michael Lansdell explains the new increase in dividend tax rates - and how this may affect you.

Suffolk health chief ‘ashamed’ of NHS dental provision

Dr Ed Garratt, from the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), has spoken on the challenges patients face in trying to secure NHS dental care, declaring it “the biggest issue for...

England: mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for healthcare workers

On November 9, 2021, the government announced that frontline healthcare workers in England will be required by law to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to protect patients.

Cancer Focus NI urges ‘stay connected’ during Mouth Cancer Awareness Month

To mark Mouth Cancer Awareness Month (November), leading local cancer charity, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, will bring patients, carers and professionals together again with the return of its annual...

NHS dentistry and oral health update – with a green focus

Sara Hurley, chief dental officer, and Nick Watts, chief sustainability officer for NHS England and NHS Improvement, recently released a new NHS dentistry and oral health update, which focused on...

Can baby teeth be used to identify children at risk of mental health disorders later in life?

An investigation led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that the thickness of growth marks in primary teeth may help identify...

Local exhaust ventilation to control dental aerosols and droplets

These devices are designed to be placed over the patient’s mouth to capture aerosols and droplets at the source.

Largest tooth loss research study finds poor glycaemic control in the over 30s results in fewer teeth

The largest ever research study into tooth loss and glycaemic control in a general population has found compelling evidence that people aged over 30 with higher HbA1c levels and elevated fasting blood...

NASDAL DCby1 Practice of the Year Award 2022 launches

Nick Ledingham, chairman of NASDAL, has announced the launch of the ‘2022 NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year’ award.

Infants at risk of tooth decay from high-sugar snacks

As part of Sugar Awareness Week (November 8-14), Action on Sugar are calling for the removal of misleading sugar claims on baby and toddler sweet snacks, such as biscuits and rusks.