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Updated tooth decay guidance endorsed by college

The College of General Dentistry has endorsed newly updated guidance on tooth decay in children from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP).

Dentistry negligence claims cost NHS £11m

Dentistry negligence claims have cost the NHS more than £11m in the last five years, with £4.2m paid out in compensation damages, an investigation has revealed.

CPD processes updated by regulator

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced changes to its continuing professional development (CPD) processes.

Charity endorses HPV Awareness Day

The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging everyone to spread knowledge, support prevention, and advocate for a future where HPV-related diseases are a thing of the past on HPV Awareness Day, March 4.

Child tooth decay guidance published

The NHS Education for Scotland’s (NES) Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has published updated clinical guidance. The new guidance supports dental teams to improve and maintain...

Urgent action needed to address childhood tooth decay

Data from NHS England has revealed that over 30,000 children and young people underwent hospital tooth extractions due to decay in 2024. In response to these figures, the Oral Health Foundation has...

GDC publishes education review

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Review of Education for the academic year 2023-2024, highlighting its quality assurance activities across dental education programmes in the UK.

Maxillary bilateral sinus lifts with augmentation

Wail Girgis presents a challenging case study.

An urgent response

A look at how to manage patient care prior to an emergency appointment.

Two-thirds of dental professionals ‘burnt out and exhausted’

Almost two thirds (63 per cent) of dental professionals said they are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while almost one in five (18 per cent) described their mental wellbeing as “of concern”,...

Dental team supports colleague battling cancer

The Museum Square Dental Practice team has come together to support its colleague, Xyanthe Lambert, as she undergoes treatment for stage four bowel cancer.

Dental nurse training partnership announced

Agilio Dental and the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) have launched a new partnership.

Dentist set to run London Marathon for children’s cancer charity

Greg Paysden, a dentist and supporter of children’s health, will be running the London Marathon in April 2025 to raise £10k for Children with Cancer UK.

Youth vaping awareness campaign launched

A youth vaping awareness campaign has been launched, which highlights concerns over super-sized disposable vapes, ahead of the upcoming parliamentary vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Dorset MPs team up to tackle ‘dental desert’

Dorset Labour MPs have joined forces to push for more action to tackle the 'dental desert’ in the county.