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Viruses – what are they, and why are they a threat?

A look at how to stop the spread of harmful microorganisms.

All things endodontics

Alyn Morgan looks back at the 2023 British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS).

Legislation on GDC reform needs to be “brought forward”, urges defence organisation

Dental Protection has raised concerns about the lack of progress with reform to the GDC’s legislation and has called on the government to commit to a specific timetable for improving dental...

IP&C Practice of the Year winner announced

The winners of the 2023 ‘Aura Infection Prevention and Control Practice of the Year’ has been announced.

Maximise your earning potential

Cheryl Hayes explores how to optimise your team and utilise automated technology.

Public health expert calls for action on teen vaping

Linda Bauld, a professor at the University of Edinburgh and a social policy advisor to the Scottish government, has urged ministers to do more to cease underage vaping.

The assessment of occlusion in restorative dentistry

Tif Qureshi explains what to consider when choosing your approach.

Best practices for instruments disinfection and decontamination

A look at the steps for safe sterilisation.  

Frontline dental staff to receive free emotional wellbeing support

More than 10,400 frontline staff in medical and dental surgeries are to get access to free emotional wellbeing support. The UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS has taken the step of extending...

Prime minister pledges to tackle vapes targeted at children

On May 25, 2023, Rishi Sunak appeared on ITV’s This Morning for a short interview. The conversation eventually turned to recent vaping headlines.

GDC publishes research on the public’s views and experiences of dentistry

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its latest round of research into the public’s views and experiences of dentistry, which encompasses views on a range of issues, including the use of and...

Patients are “struggling to afford treatment”

Data analysis has revealed a 37 per cent rise in dental claims in 2023.

Dangerous levels of lead and nickel found in illegal vapes

A BBC News investigation has found that confiscated vapes from students containing high levels of lead, nickel and chromium.

Health organisations urge the government to release baby food guidelines

Action on Sugar, the expert group based at Queen Mary University of London, along with 16 NGOs (non-governmental organisations), are calling for the health secretary, Steve Barclay, to release the...