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What’s happening with NHS orthodontic contracts?

Luke Moore analyses what the changes could mean for practices.

Dental surgeons and a vet team up to save a bear’s smile

A team of dental experts have flown to Armenia to repair the teeth of a rescued bear.

Children’s anxiety addressed with award-winning project

BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for 2024 has gone to Lindsy Vallayil, assistant clinical director, Community Dental Service, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, for delivering a...

Go all out for zygomatic

Cemal Ucer discusses the surgical factors that affect zygomatic implants.  

England has the highest rate of lifetime alcohol use among 11 and 13-year-olds in Europe

Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO/Europe report coordinated by researchers at the...

700,000 more workers could be living with major illnesses by 2040

A report by the Health Foundation, says action from government, public services and employers is needed to address rising levels of ill-health in England.

Over 60 per cent of dentists are thinking of leaving the NHS

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to NHS data, which demonstrates morale amongst dental professionals is at an all-time low.

Raising the standards of oral care

A look at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024.

Next president of the college appointed

Roshni Karia has been appointed as the next president of the College of General Dentistry.

Top team appointed to lead the next phase of growth

Wesleyan, the specialist financial services mutual, has bolstered its executive team with two new appointments and a board-level promotion, including a new managing director for dental, as it enters...

Sheffield private dental practice gets new owners

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of One80 Dental in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

University bestows award for outstanding contributions to community health

Helen Paisley, Community Dental Services CIC (CDS CIC) chief executive, has been recognised by Anglia Ruskin University for outstanding contribution to public services in its 2024 Vice Chancellor’s...

Outcome of Williams case review revealed by the GDC

Following the Court of Appeal's ruling in General Dental Council (GDC) v Williams, the council has undertaken to consider whether the judgment had implications for the outcomes of previous fitness to...

First-time buyer snaps up Surrey implant centre

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Blackwater Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Surrey.

Half of British children have low confidence due to their teeth

Photographer Rankin is leading a campaign with Aquafresh to help British children smile confidently.