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Dental practice in Stirling sold

Christie & Co has announced the sale of Stirling Dental Care in Stirling, Scotland.

‘Most of what’s killing us these days is related to sugar’, says a dental professional

A petition calling for the government to limit the sugar content in single-serving food and drink items has been launched by a dental professional.

‘Prevention will always be better than a cure’ to tackle smoking in the UK, says minister

Smoking survivors and bereaved families heard from the minister for public health on the government’s plans to create a smokefree country at the inaugural meeting of the recently formed All Party...

Are you protecting your posture from injury?

Isabel Johnston considers the impact of musculoskeletal injuries and what can be done to protect dental professionals.

Lack of access to dentistry ‘truly Dickensian’, says minister

Stephen Kinnock, the minister for care, described the lack of access to NHS dentistry as “completely and utterly shocking – truly Dickensian”.

Bullying and harassment go unreported in the workplace due to fear of backlash

One in four employees (25 per cent) have reported being aware of conduct that violated either the law or ethical standards in the last year, revealed a survey from the Institute of Business Ethics....

Patients with ADHD often suffer with worse oral health, says study

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a greater risk of having poor oral health, according to a report released by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

Delegate to survive and thrive

Emma Flunt urges practice owners and managers to cultivate the art of delegation.

NHS Shetland Dental Service to welcome senior clinician

NHS Shetland has announced Heather Ballantyne will be joining NHS Shetland Public Dental Service in January 2025.

Can a sweet tooth contribute to depression and diabetes?

People with a preference for sweets are at a higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and suffering a stroke, according to research from the University of Surrey.

Government announces reforms to employment rights in the UK

Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.

Dentist and past president of cancer charity dies

The Mouth Cancer Foundation has announced the passing of its past president and dentist, Philip Lewis, a distinguished figure in dentistry who raised awareness for head and neck cancers.

Dental health kits for schools in oral health collaboration

Thousands of school children will receive free dental health kits, as part of a partnership between Asda and Colgate.

Periodontal research competition winners announced

The winners of the inaugural research competition for UK foundation dentists have been announced. The participants produced projects to improve periodontal care in the competition launched by Dental...

Attention span

Hannah Burrow discusses the myths and misconceptions of patient education.