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The last bite (November)

To be honest, the revelation that dental fees and charges vary in different cities and regions around the country and within the countries of the UK leaves me somewhat underwhelmed.

Budget a small step forward for tobacco but still not enough

The recent budget was a small step forward on tobacco, but on its own won’t deliver on the government’s commitment to a smoke-free 2030.

MHRA enhanced guidance on medical licensing for e-cigs welcomed by health leaders, clinicians and tobacco experts

The updated guidance for e-cigarette firms seeking a medicinal license for their products, published recently by the MHRA, has been welcomed by health leaders, clinicians and tobacco experts. 

Is dentistry, literally, out of this world?

A new discovery has been made on how the chemical element fluorine – which is found in our teeth and bones and fluoride, is forged in the universe.  

Toothless in England launches

Toothless in England launched recently - and earlier than planned. The launch was moved forward in response to the level of public support and global media interest in the ‘Toothless in Suffolk’...

Southview Dental Care in Kent sold to Dentex

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Southview Dental Care in Edenbridge, Kent, to nationwide practice operator, Dentex.

Sexual dimorphism and dentistry

Cemal Ucer considers how the differences between men and women can impact oral health.

A healthier future for all

Leah Turner considers the impact free NHS treatment to young people could have in Scotland.

Dentists accuse Rees-Mogg of misleading House over NHS funding

The British Dental Association (BDA) has accused Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, the leader of the House, of misleading parliament, after he claimed that NHS dental services were benefitting from the NHS...

NHS dentistry: Scottish government plans set to spark exodus from service

The British Dental Association has warned that the Scottish government’s plans to revert to pre-covid models of care risk sparking a flight of dentists from the NHS, with potentially devastating...

Simple but powerful solutions

Jessica Wake presents a recent case to demonstrate the power of simple yet highly effective anterior alignment orthodontics, alongside the ABB (align, bleach and bond) concept.

Sign-up for Success Simplified – a free webinar sponsored by 3M

On November 18 at 7pm, 3M Oral Care is sponsoring a special workshop titled ‘Success Simplified – Triangle Theorem 180 to 360’, hosted by world-renowned prosthodontists Dr Akit Patel and Dr Carlos...

Dental Elite releases mid-year goodwill report

Dental Elite has released its mid-year goodwill report to show some interesting findings from practice sales over the last six months. It shows what is happening in the market currently and will give...

Changes to business rates reform, including new reliefs

Michael Lansdell discusses the reform of business rates, and explains the subsequent changes that will come into action over the coming years.

Anti-smoking campaigns inspire new counter-marketing for sugary ‘fruit’ drinks

Public health messages deigned to reduce parent’s purchasing of sugary fruit drinks for children, inspired by anti-smoking campaigns, have been successful, according to a study by researchers at the...