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Dental care provider relocates following £730,000 investment

The UK’s largest dental care provider, Mydentist, has had a significant relocation of its Corstorphine practice following an investment of £730,000.

Dental nurse joins volunteer programme in Africa

Jill Fogg, a dental nurse who works at a Liverpool practice, has been invited by a dental charity to join its outreach training programme in Tanzania, Africa.

Smoking and vaping together leads to a greater risk of lung cancer

A study has revealed that people who both vape and smoke are four times more likely to develop lung cancer than people who just smoke. The findings were consistent across gender and race.

Sugary drink consumption has risen globally among young people

A study has estimated that at least 10 per cent of youth worldwide consume more than seven servings of sugary drinks per week.

Saliva can identify the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children

A saliva test can more accurately indicate the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children than standard blood tests, researchers have found.

GDC both ‘appalled and upset’ over racist civil disorder

The General Dental Council (GDC) have released a statement condemning the civil disorder in the UK.

National riots condemned by diversity and inclusion dental group

The Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG), hosted by the College of General Dentistry (CGDent), has released a statement in response to the national riots.

Lowestoft minister welcomes plans to tackle dental deserts

In her maiden speech to the House of Commons, Jess Asato said access to NHS dentistry is “one of the most pressing issues” for Lowestoft residents.

Dental appeal launched by charity to celebrate 20 years of impact

Dental charity, Bridge2Aid, has reached a remarkable milestone in 2024, as it celebrates 20 years since its first ‘Dental Volunteer Programme’ in Tanzania.

Racist attacks on healthcare workers condemned by a medical defence organisation

The chief executive of MDDUS, a medical defence organisation, has condemned the “appalling” threats of violence against NHS staff.

Slight increase in dental graduates in the EU, study reveals

According to data published by Eurostat, in 2022, 14,313 dentists graduated in the EU, representing 3.2 dentist graduates per 100,000 inhabitants. This indicates a slight increase, up from 3.1 in...

NHS staff are in favour of using AI in patient care, survey reveals

More than three-quarters of NHS staff (76 per cent) support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help with patient care, with 81 per cent in favour of its use for administrative tasks.

Private healthcare provider introduces allowance to improve access to regular treatment

Private healthcare provider, Bupa, has launched a dental allowance for its consumer health insurance customers to help people to stay on top of their oral health with check-ups and treatment.

Clinical negligence process is ‘crying out for reform’, dental union claims

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has urged the government to consult on proposals to address the cost of clinical negligence.

A holistic approach to periodontal therapy

Tom Alcraft considers the benefits of a holistic approach when treating periodontitis, treating general and oral health as one.