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Police called to manage queues outside a dental practice

A Bristol practice opened on February 5, 2024, to hundreds of people queuing to secure NHS dental care. By midday, police officers had arrived to...

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University invests £3.2m to create a state-of-the-art dental clinic

More residents in North East London will have access to free dental care, thanks to a collaboration between Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary...

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The court of public opinion is overwhelmingly positive about dentistry

A recent comprehensive survey of the dental industry undertaken by Frank Taylor & Associates, provided encouraging, thoughtful and realistic insight...

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Love your smile!

Jo Dawson asks if celebrating Valentine’s Day with patients can encourage positive behaviour change.

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Going cold turkey

Julia Svec explains why bruxism is a habit patients need to get out of.

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Love in practice

Sarah Buxton discusses the implications of intra-practice romance.

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Community oral health project launched in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council is working with Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) to launch a new oral health improvement service. The Nottingham City Oral...

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Which British town is the most concerned with dental health?

​Research from Bandon Dental has revealed which British town is the most concerned with dental health. The survey utilised Google search data and...

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A quarter of patients delayed dental care due to costs, says oral health survey

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has released the conclusions of its ‘Adult Oral Health Survey 2021’.

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Healthcare provider asks for feedback on its plans for NHS dentistry

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB has launched a four-week engagement on its long-term strategy for commissioning NHS dental services.

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No cervical cancer cases detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation

​An exciting study from Public Health Scotland (PHS), in collaboration with the Universities of Strathclyde and Edinburgh, shows that no cervical...

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Young people urged to get HPV vaccine as school programme stalls

Health experts are encouraging young people to ensure they get the HPV vaccine, as statistics reveal that approximately one-in-six girls and...