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International research award given to UK editor

Igor Blum, editor-in-chief of the College of General Dentistry's Primary Dental Journal, has been announced as the 2024 winner of the esteemed International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Ivar...

Dental students offered free toothbrushes by oral healthcare brand

Philips is offering a free Sonicare toothbrush to all UK dental students to help support the future of dentistry.

Dental clinic sets up free children’s clothing rail

The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) team in Derbyshire has set up a children’s clothes rail in the waiting area of one of its busy clinics so families attending for dental care can also choose...

GDC chief executive speaks at leadership conference

Tom Whiting, chief executive officer of the General Dental Council (GDC), spoke at the Dental Leadership Network on November, 12, 2024.

GDC looks to avoid ‘enforcement culture’ in Fitness to Practice proceedings

The General Dental Council (GDC) 's executive director of regulation has said the organisation is prioritising improvements to support the mental health and wellbeing of dental professionals.

Government must ‘future proof’ dentistry, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has stressed that the dentists helping England’s most vulnerable patients need to be recognised and valued for their work, as the community dental service...

A centre for happiness

Hannah Burrow considers what makes us happy and sad.

A welcome distraction

Stuart Clark explores dental anxiety, identifying effective tools to help reduce patient fear.

General Dental Council opens renewal period for dentists 

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened the annual renewal period for dentists. This crucial process ensures that dentists remain on the UK register.

What do we know?

Anne Symons explores the links between Ozempic and oral health.

Coventry dental practice relocates following £2.5m investment

Mydentist has merged and relocated two of its practices in Coventry, opening a large-scale practice following a £2.5m investment.

Smoking cessation services are effective in A&E, study shows

Giving out vapes in A&E can boost patients’ confidence to transition away from smoking, research has revealed.

Water off a dentist’s back?

Nicky Varney discusses the importance of compliance with waterline regulations.

Patient comfort during radiography

Nimisha Nariapara discusses how to reduce patient anxiety during radiography treatment.

Tobacco sales ban garners support from Northern Irish minister

Mike Nesbitt, health minister for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the introduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’.