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GDC makes improvements to how dental professionals restore their registration

The General Dental Council (GDC) has made it easier for dental professionals to restore their name to the registers so that they can practise in the UK.

From diagnostics to restorative treatment: how digital scanning makes the difference

Olivier Boujenah and Ingo Baresel shared insights about the power and scope of intraoral scanners in the latest 2023 Digital Excellence Series webinar, an educational program launched by Align...

Skills and self-esteem: building confidence in dentistry

Simon Chard discusses measures to increase professional pride.cusses measures to increase professional pride.

Five conditions that can be affected by poor oral health

The health of your mouth might be more important than you realise and is linked to a number of other conditions around the whole body, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

Nanorobotic system for targeting oral fungal infections

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s (Penn) School of Dental Medicine and Penn Engineering have developed a new way to rapidly and precisely eradicate fungal infections in the mouth by...

Charity backs landmark oral health prevention report

The Oral Health Foundation is supporting the release of a landmark new report that aims to reduce the number of people suffering from tooth decay while also saving the NHS millions.

Teenager collapses after one puff of counterfeit vape

A Manchester headteacher has issued a warning to parents after a pupil collapsed after vaping. Glyn Potts, the headteacher at Blessed John Henry Newman RC College, said the student passed out near the...

Dental extractions, what are the risks?

Hannah Burrow explains the importance of recording the patient's clinical journey.

Association elects new clinical director

The Association of Dental Hospitals has elected Ewen McColl, director of clinical dentistry and deputy head of school at Peninsula Dental School, as its new chair.

Data reveals 31 per cent of young people vape

Healthwatch Blackpool has released its 2023 report collating data on the prevalence of vaping amongst children and young people in the area.

Defence organisation achieves menopause friendly accreditation

Dental Protection – the world’s leading not-for-profit, member-owned dental defence organisation – is proud to achieve the industry-recognised Menopause Friendly Accreditation. 

The importance of dental implant stability

Kate Scheer considers how to ensure successful osseointegration.

Sensory-adapted dental rooms significantly reduce autistic children’s stress during dental appointments

Results of a University of South California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) study of 162 autistic children show that Sensory Adapted Dental Environments (SADE) created more relaxed,...

Selling for retirement – what you need to know

A look at planning for your financial future.

MP meets with constituents to discuss the issues facing dentistry

Preseli Pembrooke MP, Stephen Crabb, visited My Smile dental practice in Milford Haven, Wales, where he spoke to families and professionals to seek a better understanding of how the Welsh dental...