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Oral bacteria ‘detrimental to brain health’, says study

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, research has suggested.

Kendal dental clinic awarded for sustainable practice

A Kendal dental practice has been awarded a ‘Green Impact for Dentistry’ Gold Award 2024.

Transforming a patient’s smile

Robbie Hughes and Alex Carruthers present a case of a patient with a severe midline diastema.

Dental group partners with software company

The dental group, Tooth Club, has announced its partnership with Agilio Software, adopting its platforms to optimise operational processes.

Brace yourself!

Colm Harney explains how to deal with complaints in orthodontics.

Mouth bacteria linked to stroke risk

A preliminary study indicates that a common bacteria typically found in the mouth and gut is more prevalent in individuals who have experienced a stroke.

Fundraising events calendar launched

Dentaid The Dental Charity has published its 2025 fundraising events calendar.

Checking out the gains

Luke Moore discusses the impact CGT rate changes will have on the dental market.

Young people support a smokefree generation, study reveals

Young people welcome the idea of the government’s smokefree generation policy, viewing it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, says a study led by the University of Nottingham.

Less than a quarter of children floss regularly, say researchers

More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past two years, according to a poll.

Time, money and clinical quality – can you have all three?

Ross Phillips looks at the advantages in-house 3D-printing offers a practice.

Business property adviser appoints healthcare consultant

Christie & Co has appointed Emily Brown as a senior consultant in its healthcare consultancy team.

Regulator comments on GDC vs Aga judgement

The Court of Appeal has provided clarity on the interpretation of how immediate orders and substantive sanctions interact under the Dentists Act 1984.

Dental flossing could lower the risk of stroke, study reveals

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, according to a preliminary study.

Lack of dental professionals impacts 80 per cent of practices

The number one issue facing dental practices is the struggle to recruit staff, according to the Association of Dental Groups (ADG). The comments follow the release of a white paper which tracked...