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NASDAL goodwill survey - on the slide?

During the first week of October, the latest statistics from NASDAL have been released (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) in its quarterly Goodwill Survey. This survey...

$120K donation changes the lives of children with cleft palates and sets world record

Dentsply Sirona supported Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organisation, in its endeavour to set a world record for the largest online photo album of smiling mouths and made a $120,000...

Dental complaints have risen by two-thirds

Complaints about NHS dental practices have risen by two-thirds, according to England’s Health Ombudsman. Access, treatment, and fees are common causes for concern.

Empowering the self-employed: tax calculation app launches

Mettle, the free business bank account built for the self-employed by NatWest, now offers the award-winning accounting software FreeAgent‘s tax calculation in-app. This integration within a business...

Queuing in the rain

Over 500 people queued in “pouring rain” at a Scottish practice to register as NHS patients on October 21.

Programme recognised for its outstanding contribution to sustainable dentistry

Greener Dentistry, the international accreditation programme for dental practices wanting to reduce their environmental impact, was highlighted in a talk on sustainability at the FDI World Congress in...

Report reveals over a quarter of adults have asked their dentist about general health problems

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has released the findings of its annual ‘Oral Healthcare Report’. Collected from over 5,000 consumers in the UK who used both NHS and private dentists, the report offers...

Over half of dental professionals say mental wellbeing is worse now than during the Covid-19 pandemic

More than half of dental professionals in the UK (57 per cent) who took part in a survey say their mental health is worse now than it was during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Proposal for dental school in Dorset

Councillors in Dorset are considering financing a dental school in an effort to recruit more dentists to the area.

Call for healthcare community to unite as 70 per cent of Jewish professionals report a rise in antisemitism

 A survey of 293 Jewish healthcare practitioners was carried out by the Jewish Dental Association in collaboration with Alpha Omega. It found that 95 per cent of Jewish healthcare professionals (HCPs)...

Increased fees for Scottish NHS dental teams

NHS dental professionals will receive increased fees under a new payment structure from November 1, 2023, to help them provide a comprehensive range of NHS care and treatment.

£100m fund to capitalise on AI’s game-changing potential in healthcare

A new mission announced by the prime minister will accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to tackle the biggest health challenges.

Increased risk of dental caries after obesity surgeries

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment (also known as bariatric surgery) have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health....

General Dental Council’s priorities approved for the next three years

Following a detailed and thorough review, the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) priorities have been approved by their council for the next three years in line with the Corporate Strategy 2023-2025. In...

Council announces package of resources for schools to tackle vaping

Bradford Council has introduced steps to address concerns about children vaping.