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Celebrating another year of growth

Yorkshire-based dental firm EthOss Regeneration Ltd has rounded off its eighth consecutive year of growth.

Toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalised patients

Researchers say toothbrushing is associated with lower rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia, lower rates of ICU mortality, shorter duration of mechanical ventilation, and shorter ICU length of stay.

Decline in smoking in England has stalled since the pandemic, says research

A decades-long decline in smoking prevalence in England has nearly ground to a halt since the start of the pandemic, according to a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

GDC announces changes to rules for international registrants

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that changes to the rules for the registration of internationally qualified dental professionals will come into effect on March 9, 2024. 

Group of 84 dentists claim interest from insurers for delayed covid settlements

In a significant development for a group of dentists across the UK, a prolonged two-year negotiation has culminated in a triumphant outcome. Spearheaded by Salmon Assessors, the effort has now...

Association urges the prime minister to announce plans for NHS dentistry reform

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, must deliver on his leadership election pledge to ‘restore’ NHS dentistry with the much-delayed recovery plan.

Research association elects incoming vice-president

Jennifer E. Gallagher (Jenny), Newland-Pedley professor of oral health strategy at King’s College London and honorary consultant in dental public health, has been elected to serve as vice-president of...

The stress-free guide to Self Assessment

Jashoda Pindoria answers your questions.

NHS dentistry ‘gone for good’ without radical action, think tank warns

A report from The Nuffield Trust has concluded that dentistry is at its most perilous point in its 75-year history, and radical action will be needed to prevent its further decline: either through...

Indemnity and insurance guidance revised

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the outcome report for its consultation on updating the Guidance on Indemnity and Insurance, along with the revised guidance that will come into effect...

Charity supports those in need with Christmas oral health boxes

From donating Christmas boxes and oral health packs to hosting integrated healthcare pop-ups, Smile Together colleagues have pulled out all the stops to make a difference to those most in need across...

2022/23 GDC performance review published

The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has published its report on the GDC’s performance for 2022/23, concluding that it met 16 of the 18 Standards of Good Regulation. 

New year, new CEO

Medical Protection Society (MPS) – of which Dental Protection is part – has announced the appointment of Karen Miller as its next chief executive officer (CEO).

Interim Orders Committee updated guidance published

The General Dental Council (GDC) published updated guidance for the Interim Orders Committee, part of the independent Dental Professionals Hearings Service, in December 2023.

Holiday giving programme celebrates 25 years

Henry Schein embraced the spirit of generosity by hosting celebrations at three local primary schools in underserved areas and donating gifts for the children.