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Two-thirds of year 10 pupils who vape daily show signs of nicotine dependency

Evidence collected by Public Health Wales has shown dependence on vapes among secondary school pupils is having a detrimental impact on students' ability to learn. Some are even leaving lessons to...

Dental training provider acquired

On September 11, 2023, Knovia Group announced the acquisition of leading dental education and training provider Tempdent. This acquisition comes as part of a new strategic expansion of Knovia Group...

Research competition for foundation dentists

Dental Protection, in partnership with The MPS Foundation, has launched an annual research competition for foundation dentists in the UK to recognise, celebrate, and reward excellence demonstrated in...

Society commits to further diversity improvements and welcomes new president

As is traditional, the setting for the upcoming British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Annual Scientific Conference will take place in the home city of the society’s incoming president.

World’s thinnest cosmetic dental veneer

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a leader in advanced manufacturing solutions for ultra-high precision applications, announced it is entering the dental market with the launch of UltraThineer, the...

At-home test designed to detect gum disease

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

Researchers identify a protein which drives oral cancer pain and growth

An essential protein that acts as a gatekeeper for calcium entering cells promotes the growth of oral cancer and generates pain, according to a new study published in Science Signaling led by...

Vaping threatens oral health as much as smoking, warns federation

For years, it has been known that smoking can contribute to serious damage on gum and oral health, with smokers having more gum diseases, more tooth loss, and increased levels of oral cancer. It has...

Social enterprise shortlisted for national award

The Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) has been named among the finalists in the UK Social Enterprise Awards.

Challenge your thinking and change your perspective        

Simon Chard explains the benefits of embracing new ideas and methods.

Bristol’s new dental school officially opens

The University of Bristol’s new, purpose-designed Dental School officially opened on September 8, 2023.

Software company announces appointments to its dental clinical board 

The UK’s leading provider of healthcare operations software, Agilio Software, has announced the appointment of a new dental clinical board to provide governance over its clinical positioning. 

Mental health awareness webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Dental team members are invited to register now with Psynergy Mental Health to attend a free webinar this September, marking World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2023, and raise awareness of...

University announces plans for the future of dental education

The University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School is starting the 2023/24 academic year under new leadership.

National paediatric conference comes to Newcastle

Newcastle’s strengths in healthcare and academia have attracted the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD)’s Annual Scientific Conference to the region.