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State-of-the-art headquarters unveiled

Dentisan has revealed plans to move to a new state-of-the-art facility, situated just 2 miles from Derby city centre, by August 2023.

General Dental Council publishes updated specialist list curricula   

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published updated speciality curricula.  This sets out the specialist knowledge, skills and capabilities that trainees need in order to attain the award of the...

Plan proposed to save NHS dentistry in Wales

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have launched their plans to save NHS dentistry in Wales, warning that unless the Welsh Labour Government takes action now NHS dentistry risks going extinct.

Dental portfolio consolidated

Bupa Dental Care has taken the difficult decision to close, merge or sell 85 dental practices in the UK. This is due to a lack of dentists to deliver NHS care in the UK, in addition to increased...

Association argues NHS dentistry charge increase “won’t put a single penny into a struggling service”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has critiqued moves to increase NHS dental charges during the cost-of-living crisis, accusing ministers of prioritising lowering their own cash contributions to...

Association urges government for action on child dental decay

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has welcomed the publication of the Oral Health Survey of five-year-olds by the Office of Health Disparities, which confirms the “compelling evidence” given by...

Ministers “asleep at the wheel”, says association as child oral health gap widens

The British Dental Association (BDA) has encouraged ministers to step up on oral health inequality. The first oral health survey of five-year-olds published since lockdown shows no improvements in...

Using AI algorithms to streamline orthodontic care

Dr Madhur Upadhyay and his collaborators have invented an artificial intelligence tool to assist clinicians in determining the next steps for patients’ orthodontic care.  

Children in Swindon struggling to get NHS dental care 

According to an NHS England report, more than 50 per cent of children in Swindon do not have access to an NHS dentist.  

Funding secured for community oral health programs in Shropshire 

Shropshire Council has recently secured funding from NHS England to promote oral health to targeted communities. This will fund the distribution of toothbrushes and toothpaste to community venues...

“Never seen a toothbrush”: The access crisis hits children in Norfolk 

Stuart McCance, a dentist in Norfolk, has raised concerns about the lack of dental care for young children in the area.  

Dental group appoints first CEO to drive new growth

Scottish Dental Care has announced the appointment of Lynn Hood as its CEO to help drive the continued implementation of its ambitious growth strategy.

Association warns government committee dentistry needs “fundamental reform”

The British Dental Association (BDA) warned that the service is reaching the end of the road during providing evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee’s inquiry into NHS dentistry on March 21,...

Learn endodontics anytime, anywhere

The new on-demand endodontics curriculum from Dentsply Sirona is designed to build on clinicians’ skills through self-paced, user-friendly, interactive online learning.

Association welcomes government inquiry into NHS dentistry

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has welcomed the Health Select Committee inquiry starting March 21, 2023, into NHS dentistry as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a sustainable future...