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GDC announces ARF fee freeze

The General Dental Council (GDC) has reviewed its three-year plan and opted to maintain the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) at the same level as in 2024. The ARF for 2025 will be £621 for dentists and £96...

Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes

Steve Kettle explores the importance of networking.

Oral health revealed as main driver for toothpaste selection

Consumers prioritise their oral health when choosing toothpaste, according to online research from Product of the Year.

Government announces disposable vapes ban from June 2025

Health, waste and enforcement organisations have welcomed the government’s decision to proceed with a ban on the sale of disposable vapes from the June 1, 2025.

NHS dental practice in Hyde sold

Christie & Co has announced the sale of Pinfold Dental Practice in Hyde, Greater Manchester.

Framework for tackling sexual misconduct welcomed

Dental Protection has welcomed steps taken by NHS England to ensure sexual misconduct in the workplace is recognised, reported and acted on, and that staff affected feel supported.

Hundreds of Scottish dentists retiring early adding to shortage, says minister

Alex Cole-Hamilton, the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, has revealed that Scotland is losing dozens of dentists every year to early retirement despite dentist shortages across the country.

Orthodontic society teams up with charity to combat bullying

A strong link between teeth and bullying has been revealed by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) at The British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) in Birmingham in October 2024.

Dental association calls for ‘a 21st century service’ in Scotland

The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has responded to research from the BBC that suggests six Scottish council areas are now ‘dental deserts’.

Environmental sustainability in the dental practice

A book set to be published in November 2024 has examined the steps primary healthcare providers, including dental practices, can take to reduce their environmental impact.

Scottish minister calls for changes to dental practice funding scheme

Changes to a scheme designed to improve patient access to dentists are needed, according to Scottish Labour. This follows information that just nine dental practices received funding from the scheme...

Welsh politician launches petition for dental school in Bangor

Siân Gwenllian, the member of the Senedd (MS) for Arfon, has launched a petition which calls for the establishment of a dental school in Bangor.

Shining a light on tooth shades

A look at the different options available to clinicians.

Dental practice collaborates with trust to help wildlife conservation

Kendal Crossbank Dental Care has partnered with Cumbria Wildlife Trust on their ‘Implant a Tree’ initiative, which has sponsored planting a tree for every dental implant the practice places for a...

Dental supplier expands endodontic offerings

Henry Schein Dental UK and Optident have announced the introduction of the FKG product portfolio in the UK.