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Employers need to do more to support people with disabilities, expert says

Following the victory of Paralympian Sabrina Fortune, internet searches for speech dyspraxia have skyrocketed by 600 per cent.

Dental care provider publishes annual impact report

Dental care provider, Smile Together has published its Social and Environmental Impact report titled ‘A year of giving’, for 2023/2024.

Tooth decay in children remains a concern for dentists in England

According to data published by NHS England, tooth decay remains the leading cause for hospital admissions among five-to-nine-year-olds in England.

Dentist and past president of cancer charity receives award

Philip Lewis, dentist and past president of the Mouth Cancer Foundation, received his MBE from Anne Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on September 25, 2024, in recognition of his services to oral...

Influences on the owner-occupier dental market

Luke Moore looks at the dental sales market, highlighting the impact of interest rates and recruitment issues on successful transactions.

Healthcare brand partners with recycling app to encourage consumers to recycle

Haleon has partnered with sorting and recycling app developer Bower, to help educate and incentivise consumers to recycle Haleon toothpaste products.

UK and Welsh governments team up to tackle NHS waiting list crisis

The UK and Welsh governments will collaborate on healthcare for the first time to help drive down waiting lists on both sides of the border and improve patient care as part of an approach to working...

Millions of employees set for insufficient retirement incomes, research says

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), automatic enrolment has increased private sector employees’ participation in pension saving.

Business breakthroughs

David Hussey explains the dangers of business silos, emphasising the importance of a united and cohesive dental team.

Miles of smiles

A look at the increased demand for aesthetic treatments and what the implications are for dentists.

Employers are failing to fully resolve workplace conflict, report reveals

Eight in 10 (81 per cent) employers feel they are doing enough to prevent and manage bullying and harassment at work, but just over a third of employees (36 per cent) who experienced conflict in the...

A celebration of cosmetic dentistry

The BACD Annual Conference will take place on November 8, 2024, featuring Elaine Halley as one of several prominent speakers co-presenting the opening session in the main programme.

Dentistry meets cricket at a networking event

A cricket match has brought together dentists nationwide to blend sport with professional growth and networking. It also included talks from cricket legends Monty Panesar and Adam Hollioake.

Vacant dental practice in Camberley scheduled to reopen following sale

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of a vacant dental practice on Frimley Road in Camberley, Surrey.

GDC to improve availability of the Overseas Registration Examination

The General Dental Council (GDC) has reviewed the feedback from its recent call for evidence on the structure and operation of the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) and has published its outcome...