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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’.

Charity calls for mouth cancer awareness campaign

The Oral Health Foundation has called for a government-funded campaign to raise public awareness about mouth cancer. This follows data that has highlighted a widespread lack of knowledge about the...

The gateway to systemic health

Michael Sultan discusses the effects that oral health can have on the body.

Throat cancer diagnosis streamlined with hand-held gadget

A device and app are being piloted by the NHS to help offer patients the all-clear for suspected throat cancer faster.

Wales records rise in vape use among young people

Almost one-in-six year 11 students in Wales (15.9 per cent) are regularly using vapes, data has revealed.

Tobacco ban receives support from health charities and politicians

The government has been praised by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and other leading members of the Smokefree Action Coalition for returning the historic ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ to parliament.

GDC updates fitness to practise processes to speed up investigations

The General Dental Council (GDC) has revised its fitness to practise processes to improve timeliness in investigating clinical practise concerns.

Dental award for practice who encourages early years care

The Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award 2025 has been launched by Heidi Marshall, chair of NASDAL (National Association of Dental Accountants and Lawyers).

Gorebridge NHS dental practice sold to first-time buyers

Christie & Co has announced the sale of The Family Dental Practice in Gorebridge, Midlothian.