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Leeway on record-breaking NHS underspends ‘won’t be enough for hundreds’ of practices, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to news that NHS practices in England will be given some leeway from unprecedented underspends for the financial year 2022/23 that were set to take...

Patient-led dentistry has driven product development

A patient-led approach is defining modern dentistry. When dentists upskill and train to do more, it is with elevated patient outcomes in mind. The high demand for quality restorative treatments, from...

Knighthood for college founder

Professor Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent, honorary founding president (now president emeritus) of the College of General Dentistry, has been appointed knight bachelor in King Charles III’s first Birthday...

Task force to tackle “shocking” crisis in dental care

A task force is being set up to tackle Plymouth’s growing dental crisis, following a commitment from the new council administration.

More than a quarter of children go without dental check-ups for two years

Research by the Scottish Liberal Democrats has found that more than a quarter of children registered with an NHS dentist haven't had a dental check-up in the last two years.

Children’s doctors call for an outright ban on disposable vapes

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is urging the UK Government to implement an outright ban on disposable e-cigarette products due to their disproportionate use among children and...

“Close to impossible to access a dentist”: Survey of Edinburgh dental practices

Research has revealed that three-quarters of Edinburgh dentists are not accepting new adult NHS patients. The Edinburgh Evening News collected data from clinics across the capital, it found that...

Congratulations to Pynadath George

Dental Update, editorial board member, Pynadath George has recently been elected as president-elect of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI).

The 360 approach to dental

When Miele Professional designed its products for the dental market, it thought about more than just what type of machine would give the best performance for its dental customers. It considered how...

Many young people who’ve never vaped may be susceptible to starting, study suggests

Tighter regulations and education on harms needed to discourage uptake, says The George Institute for Global Health.

Union reminds dental professionals to check and declare CPD as deadline approaches

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is reminding dental professionals to ensure their continuing professional development (CPD) is up to date ahead of renewing their registration with the General Dental...

Scottish duo honoured for dental services in Malawi

Two dentists who have brought dental care to thousands of people in Malawi were made Honorary Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on June 12, 2023.

Initiative raises awareness of children’s rights

Launched on June 9, 2023, the British Society of Pediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD’s) new ‘Rights from the Start’ initiative will shine a spotlight on children’s and young people’s rights.

$26,000 raised to support dental care for children in need

Dentsply Sirona continues to partner with America’s ToothFairy to support its shared mission of increasing access to dental care for children in need.