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Autumn statement will hit the vulnerable, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has criticised moves in the Autumn Statement that could withdraw free dental care from the long-term sick while offering no additional resources to support the...

The future of patient education

Chairsyde is a state-of-the-art consultation platform for dentists.

An autumn statement worth shouting about

Richard Lishman reflects on what it means for dental professionals.

Dental care of the future

Loven Ganeswaran discusses the evolution of patient expectations and knowledge.

Happy dental nurses day 2023!

Rodericks Dental Partners understands the invaluable role that all our dental nurses play in ensuring that patients receive exceptional care every single day. That’s why we are keen to celebrate this...

Hospital gives out vapes in quit smoking drive

A new team will be positioned outside the entrance of Hull Royal Infirmary from November 21, 2023, offering staff and visitors who smoke and are over the age of 18 the opportunity to swap their...

Teen wins ‘against the odds’ award for her transformational story

Lottie Simmonds, a 16-year-old from Caterham, has won an ‘Against the Odds’ award for the orthodontic treatment, which transformed the course of her life. Lottie entered the competition to celebrate...

First-of-its-kind splatter study examines infection control during oral surgery

A study from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry examined the patterns of splatter contamination created by rotary instruments and irrigation during oral surgery. This study is the first...

Half a million people are out of work due to unhealthy habits

A report released on November 20, 2023, by a coalition of health charities has laid bare the £31bn productivity cost to the economy from alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy foods.

Outstanding achievements: Essays on water fluoridation receive prizes

In a showcase of intellect and dedication, the winners of the 2023 British Fluoridation Society (BFS) Essay Prize have been announced, highlighting remarkable contributions from each category:...

Children ‘unable to eat solid foods’ due to tooth decay, says report

A report carried out for Devon Council shows that tooth decay amongst children in the area is five times the national average.

Campaign highlights tobacco industry tactics used to influence public health policy

The World Health Organization (WHO) officially launched the ‘Stop the lies’ campaign on November 16, 2023. The initiative aims to protect young people from the tobacco industry by calling for an end...

Tools designed to improve the treatment of head and neck cancer

A University of Kentucky (UK) researcher is working to develop new techniques for radiation treatment to improve survival rates of patients with a specific type of cancer.

Invest in the patient experience

Nicolas Coomber offers advice on how to build rapport.

Seven countries, 1.3m lives lost – the devastating impact of tobacco revealed

Every year 1.3m lives are lost to cancers caused by smoking tobacco across the UK, US, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, according to a new Cancer Research UK study.