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Overseas Registration Examination tender for the next five years open

 The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that tendering has opened for the provision of the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) Part 1 and Part 2 for the next five years.

Healthcare provider partners with the Special Olympics

 Henry Schein Inc., a provider of healthcare solutions, has announced it has extended its partnership with Special Olympics through 2025 to support health screening and education for its athletes.

Generation Z must embrace gum health!

As Generation Z embarks on their journey into adulthood, one crucial aspect of their health that can sometimes be overlooked is their gums.

‘Dentistry is not fixed yet’, MP says

John Penrose, minister for Weston-super-mare, has asked the prime minister when more NHS dental appointments would be available for patients.

Two in five UK retirees have retirement regrets 

Canada Life asked retirees if they would do anything differently in how they approached their retirements. Two in five (40 per cent) said they would have done so.

One in 10 have travelled abroad for dentistry

Nearly one in 10 (nine per cent) - or five million Brits - have travelled abroad for dentistry, according to Canada Life’s research. On average, they spent £3,780 each.

A fifth of UK adults have performed a dental procedure on themselves

Research from Canada Life reveals that a fifth (18 per cent) of UK adults—equivalent to 9.4m people— have performed a dental procedure on themselves.

The cost of smoking is up to at least £21.8bn

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published calculations by Landman Economics, which shows the estimated cost of smoking has increased from £17bn to £21.8bn, a rise of 25 per cent.

Miscarriage leave should be granted to dental professionals, says association

In an open letter to NHS England, the British Dental Association (BDA) has called for the miscarriage framework to be extended to dental professionals.

University hosts a scientific research festival

The University of Birmingham’s MDS Research Festival 2024 has celebrated the wide range of excellent research being undertaken in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences.

A consultant-led approach to implant treatment

Amardip Kalsi explains the benefits of additional training.

Digital tools for dentists and orthodontists

The Dentist speaks to David Galler and Donna Galante about Invisalign Live 2024.

Hygienists recognised in global award

Sunstar Oral Health in partnership with the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH), has announced the winners of the World Dental Hygienist Awards.

The long-term effects of sleep apnoea  

Justin Smith considers the treatment options.

Fitness to practise pilot extended

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that its fitness to practise pilot will run until October 2024.