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Breaking the mould

Nimisha Nariapara explains how oral scanning can be a helpful tool to diagnose and treat enamel cracks.

GDC publishes statistical reports for 2023

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its annual Registration and Fitness to Practise statistical reports for 2023.

Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy announced

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published an update of its equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy. The plans will be in place until 2026.

Dentist encourages community participation in National Smile Month

A Lincolnshire dentist has visited local businesses to encourage them to participate in National Smile Month.

Welsh politicians call for an end to the dental ‘drought’

The lack of available services, especially in rural areas, has resulted in Wales being labelled a “dental desert”. The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the government to improve access.

Hygiene plan launched to boost preventative care options for patients

Denplan, a dental payment plan provider, has launched a hygiene plan to support practices and offer affordable hygiene appointments.

Charity takes on a 1,600-mile challenge to fundraise for urgent dental care

Residents, staff, volunteers and supporters of homelessness charity Emmaus Bristol are set to undertake a 1,600-mile challenge throughout May. The fundraiser aims to create a £5,000 dental fund.

Plan to ‘end dental deserts’ as 4.5m children didn’t see an NHS dentist last year

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has announced a plan to “end dental deserts,” including an emergency scheme to guarantee children and young mothers free dental checkups on the NHS.

Dental firm celebrates 30 years of investing in people

Confident Dental & Implant Clinics Group, a Cotswolds-based dental firm, has celebrated three decades of its Investors in People accreditation. This places them within an esteemed group of...

Brushing and flossing teeth can reduce pregnancy-associated gingivitis, study says

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry has shown that nurse-led oral hygiene education reduces gingival inflammation in pregnant women.

Giving ‘mouth to mouth’ a whole new meaning!

Micheal Sultan discusses oral bacteria transplants.

An icy exploration

In the first of a two-part article, Muireann Hannan talks to Cat Burford about the preparations for her expedition to the South Pole.

The key to a successful journey

In part two, Muireann Hannan speaks to Cat Burford about the importance of mindset on her Antarctic expedition.

Wales reveals its research priorities

Public Health Wales (PHW) has announced that it will focus its research on six priority areas, coincident with the long-term ‘Research and Evaluation strategy’ it launched in 2023. 

Matcha mouthwash may inhibit gum disease

Japanese researchers report that matcha inhibited the growth of bacteria which leads to periodontitis in a laboratory experiment.