Six per cent increase in registered dental care professionals

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its annual Registration Statistical Report for 2024, showing an increase in the number of dental professionals on its register.

GDC sets out three-year plan

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its 2025 Costed Corporate Plan (CCP), outlining the regulator’s work programme for the next three years.

Private dental clinic in Wimbledon sold to dental group

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of The Park Clinic in Wimbledon, South West London.

Dental health crisis hitting women the hardest, says report

A new report has highlighted that a lack of access to NHS dental care is hitting women the hardest, deepening a gendered health crisis.

GDC announces new executive director of legal and governance

The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its next executive director of legal and governance, following a competitive recruitment process.

A smile fit for a selfie

Nicolas Coomber discusses the impact of social media on cosmetic procedures.

Prevention-based approach explored in report

The SEPA Foundation, sponsored by Listerine, has announced the launch of the Principles for Oral Health Report, a global initiative aimed at simplifying evidence-based approaches to support...

Stourport NHS dental practice sold

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of RA Arrowsmith Dental Practice, Worcestershire.

Optimising the practice

Rebecca Waters discusses preparing the dental practice for pre-acceptance waste audits.

Optimising orthodontics

Alistair Mayoh discusses the importance of communication for adolescent patients.

Go digital with patient-centric dentistry

Nimisha Nariapara considers what it takes to achieve an elevated standard of care.

Practically perfect

As soon as a child’s first deciduous tooth appears, the parent or carer should start brushing them twice a day. Ingrained from a young age, the daily oral hygiene routine can become a subconscious...

Non-verbal communication toolkit wins award

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has announced its Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for 2025 has gone to Harriet McQuillan for delivering a resource folder for clinicians to...

Dental income protection provider releases annual report

The 2024 annual report from Dentists’ Provident, an income protection provider for dental professionals, has revealed a strong performance from the society.

Aesthetic transformation through dental implant treatment

Selvaraj Balaji presents an advanced case that involved hard and soft tissue augmentation.

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