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Welsh health organisation champions tobacco bill to help reduce deaths related to smoking

Analysis from Public Health Wales has revealed that an average of 3,845 deaths in Wales in 2022 were due to smoking. Between 2020 and 2022, more than one in 10 of all deaths amongst those were over...

Dental research podcast featuring world-leading experts launched

A podcast series for oral care professionals featuring world-leading experts has launched. The ‘Let’s Talk Oral Health’ podcast will focus on the newest practices in periodontics and implant dentistry...

Regulatory reform is essential for the dental profession, says union

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has taken the concerns of the dental profession to Westminster, with its priority being the reform of the GDC’s fitness to practise processes.

Dental school needed at Welsh university, says MS

Siân Gwenllian has launched a report to make a case for establishing a dental school at Bangor University.

Children’s oral health crisis must be addressed to improve overall wellbeing

A report has urged the government to tackle England’s oral health crisis by banning the sale of energy drinks to under 16s, expanding sugar taxes and rolling out a toothbrushing programme.

Problem-free, atraumatic extractions

Kate Scheer looks at atraumatic extractions, highlighting the importance of advanced techniques and reliable equipment.

Scientists discover a filling material that can strengthen bones and teeth

Bioactive glasses, a filling material which can bond to tissue and improve the strength of bones and teeth, have been combined with gallium to create a potential treatment for bone cancer.

Millions of children are going without dental care in England, research reveals

More than 5.35m children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

Dental care provider relocates following £1.5m investment

The UK’s largest dental care provider, mydentist, has relocated its St Neots practice following a substantial investment of £1.5m.

Staying competitive in the age of disruptors

Luke Moore discusses the dynamic dental market and highlights what dental owners can do to stay ahead of the wave.

Hay on Wye hosts temporary dental unit to relieve pressure on NHS waiting list

Residents of the Hay on Wye in Wales on the NHS dental waiting list will have access to a temporary community NHS dental service from September 2024 to December 2024.

Dental charity hosts racing event to raise over £7,000

Dentaid The Dental Charity hosted its first race day at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire on September 13, 2024. The event attracted motorsport enthusiasts, dental industry professionals, and corporate...

Memory decay

Hannah Burrow explores ways to ensure patients retain the information given to them.

Keeping on top of validation

Nicky Varney explains how to make the most of your equipment engineer visit.

Mental health is more widely understood than dental health, study shows

Bupa’s research has revealed a knowledge gap in the UK between dental health and its connection to physical and mental wellbeing.