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Plymouth invests £4m to create a dental surgery

A new city centre dental clinic in Plymouth is set to provide up to 3,500 appointments per year from late 2025 onwards. 

New dentists required to deliver NHS care under government plans

Newly qualified dentists could be required to deliver NHS care for several years after they graduate under a government consultation launched on May 23, 2024.

Wolverhampton shines a light on good oral health among young people

The City of Wolverhampton Council and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are delivering a series of oral health initiatives for children and young people during National Smile Month 2024.

Northern Ireland takes steps towards a smoke-free generation

Robin Swann, the health minister for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the passing of a motion to include Northern Ireland in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

‘Desperate need’ to expand a dental practice

A practice in Kent has applied for permission to expand due to the high patient demand.

Successful launch of a new aesthetic journal

Aesthetic Update, a new journal in the Dental Update family, was launched at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024.

NHS campaign encourages Essex children to smile brightly

As part of National Smile Month (May 13 to June 13, 2024), NHS Mid and South Essex is launching a new campaign, ' Bright smiles are healthy smiles’.

Bruxism observed in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder

According to a study published in Clinical Oral Investigation, patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently report teeth clenching or grinding during the day – a behaviour named...

Humility trumps arrogance in leadership success, finds study

A study led by academics at the University of Sussex has challenged the conventional narrative of leadership and advises those seeking to reach the top to stay humble.   

Best places to work: Software company receives award for workplace happiness

For the second successive year, Henry Schein One UK has been listed as one of the UK’s top employers in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2024’.

Government will miss key levelling up targets on health inequalities, study warns

Research from City University London suggests that the government will miss key health inequalities targets, which are a cornerstone of its levelling up agenda.

Dealing with allergens

Rebecca Waters considers the steps practices can take to help patients.

Social care minister visits dental school

Students and staff at the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School met the minister for health and social care on May 16, 2024, to hear about its innovative work.

£85m pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency

Funding of £85m has been announced by the government at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Foundation dentists receive awards for aesthetic cases

The College of General Dentistry, GC and The Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation have announced the winners of the inaugural CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Dentists.