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Treating vertical and horizontal bone loss

Selvaraj Balaji presents a complex case of implant placement achieved with predictable hard and soft tissue augmentation techniques.

Out with the old, and in with the upgradeable

Kate Scheer covers the importance of keeping up to date with technology.

NHS dental charges increase receives backlash

The Oral Health Foundation has strongly condemned the latest increase in NHS dental charges, calling it an unjustified burden on patients who are already struggling to access essential care.

Saying goodbye to NHS England: the profession responds

The government has announced that it will abolish NHS England and return management of the national health service to central government.

Edinburgh practice revamped following £100k investment

Edinburgh-based dental practice, East Craigs Dental Clinic, has unveiled a significant refurbishment following an extensive investment programme.

Sedentary behaviour and lower back pain

Stuart Clark discusses the possible solutions to a common issue.

Dental implants remain functional after forty years, study reveals

Dental implants used to replace single teeth continue to function well after several decades, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

No smoke and mirrors here

Michael Sultan considers the role of the dental team in smoking cessation.

Water fluoridation expansion set to benefit millions

The UK government has announced the largest expansion of water fluoridation in England since the 1980s, aiming to reach an additional 1.6m people across the northeast.

Managing controlled drugs

Rebecca Waters reflects on how best to manage controlled drugs in dentistry.

Dental college appoints trustee

Roy Bennett has been appointed as a trustee of the College of General Dentistry.

Partnership launched to help streamline dental compliance

A new partnership has been announced which aims to enhance dental professionals’ compliance solutions. The partnership, between Agilio Software and Henry Schein Dental, offers practices the tools they...

GDC announces interim executive director

The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its interim executive director of legal and governance, effective from March 2025.

Ideas in immunity

Jacob Watwood explains the importance of good oral health.

Local MP supports dental clinics' oral health campaign

Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, has endorsed a South Cumbria dental practice’s plan to help address the child oral health crisis.