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Creating a positive mindset: keynote speaker announced

The British Orthodontic Society is delighted to be welcoming Paul McKenna to the British Orthodontic Conference 2023 (BOC2023) on September 28 to deliver his keynote address.

Researchers study maternal nutrition and oral health for clues to childhood tooth decay

Brenda Abu, assistant professor in RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition and a researcher in maternal and child health, is collaborating on a study to investigate the Oral Microbiome in Early...

Fifty-one per cent of adults skip toothbrushing

According to new findings from the Oral Health Foundation, more than half (51 per cent) of UK adults skip toothbrushing once a week.

Dental plan provider experiences rapid growth

The most cost-effective major plan provider, Patient Plan Direct (PPD), is experiencing rapid growth thanks to its strong team, competitively priced services and favourable market conditions.

Last chance to visit the hygienist roadshow

It’s National Smile Month! So what better time to sign up for The Dental Hygienist Roadshow by Johnson & Johnson Ltd.? There are only a few dates left in the calendar, so here we find out what to...

Hands-on implant workshops

Implant company Bredent has announced that it is organising two hands on workshops at the combined congress of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) and German Association of Oral...

Cleft lip caused by a combination of genes and environment

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by University College...

Yoga as a tool for better health

Maria Papavargos explains the benefits of yoga for emotional and physical wellbeing.

Chief dental officer for England to stand down

Sara Hurley, the chief dental officer for England is standing down after eight years in the job to focus on her new roles as a non-executive director at Surrey Heartlands ICB and as an independent...

No more free vapes for kids

The government has announced steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples of vapes.

Smoking is a risk to oral health – all forms of tobacco are equally harmful 

The Dentist talks to Marja Juselius about the complications tobacco and nicotine can have on mouth health.

Reforms urged as dental professionals under investigation report consider quitting dentistry

Dental Protection has called for radical reform to how the General Dental Council (GDC) investigates dental professionals, as new research reveals significant numbers are experiencing suicidal...

The power of football: Oral health resources for schools launched

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) is delighted to be collaborating with the Premier League to empower school children across England and Wales to understand the benefits of good oral hygiene with...

NHS Update: Revised clinical standards

Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, outlines the recent changes in NHS guidelines and announces events happening in May 2023.