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Antibiotic-resistant deaths in older populations predicted to double by 2050

More than 39m people around the world could die from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years, according to a study published in The Lancet.

Changing lives

Eddie Scher looks ahead to his session at next year’s ADI Team Congress.

Seeing eye to AI

David Hussey looks into how technology is changing dentistry.

Confidence in composites

Nicolas Coomber discusses the benefits of using the material.

Music used as mood booster for deskless workers

A quarter (25 per cent) of UK deskless workers spend eight or more hours on their feet daily, while 43 per cent are on foot for over five, according to research by PPL PRS. This includes workers in...

Business property adviser announces associate director

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has welcomed Chris Lekkas as an associate director to its London-based dental team.

Eco-friendly dentist wins award for his sustainable dental practice

Davinder Raju, founder of the Dove Holistic Dental Centre, has been recognised by the World Dental Federation (FDI) for his approach to sustainability at his dental practice.

Dental staff to help diagnose diabetes through oral health checks

Dental teams in the UK may help to detect the early signs of type-2 diabetes, as research aims to validate routine screening during oral health check-ups.

Oral hygiene brand celebrates eight years of business

Spotlight Oral Care is celebrating its eighth birthday in September 2024. It marks the brand's milestone of selling over one million innovative oral hygiene products.

GDC outlines its commitment to improving access to dental care in the UK

Tom Whiting, chief executive of the General Dental Council (GDC), said “the recovery of dental services” needs “urgent attention” in a speech on September 11, 2024.

Dentistry examination standards to be improved by clinical director

Adrian Thorp has visited a university in Kuala Lumpur to improve the links and standards of graduates taking the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) examination.

Dentistry award offers hands-on course to foundation trainees

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) and GC Award for foundation trainees, which promotes clinical skills and patient care, have opened for entries to the 2024/25 competition.

Can chocolate be made healthier?

Researchers at ETH Zurich have produced a healthier alternative to chocolate. They say it could help increase the value creation of cocoa farming.

Dental sustainability award winners announced

The Association of Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), the European Dental Students’ Association (EDSA) and Henry Schein have awarded dental schools and societies for their efforts in implementing a...

Private dental studio expands its reach in Leeds

Vitruvian Dental Studio, a private dental practice, has expanded its presence at The Springs, Thorpe Park Leeds.