News

Oral health guide to support autistic children published

A leaflet providing oral health advice for parents and carers of autistic children and young people has been developed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD).

Children's dentistry

Forty-one million adults not seeing a dentist regularly

Research has revealed that three quarters (75 per cent) of UK adults do not regularly visit the dentist as part of their oral health routine. This equates to around 41m people.

Oral health and mouth cancer

Dental nurses continue to work despite poor mental health

More than eight in 10 UK dental nurses (84 per cent) said they have gone to work or continued to work despite their mental health suffering, according to a survey by Dental Protection.

Workplace issues/your health

The Dentist Player launched

The Dentist magazine has extended its offering to dental professionals with the launch of the brand new video platform, The Dentist Player.

Communication

Dental hygienist award opens to entries

Entries have opened for the GUM EDHF Award of Distinction, designed to recognise outstanding contributions by dental hygienists across Europe.

Professionalism/career development

Registration open for dental education courses

The University of Bedfordshire has opened registration for its Dental Law and Ethics and Dental Education courses.

Training and leadership

Orthodontic consultant awarded OBE for contribution to mental health awareness

Roz McMullan has been awarded an OBE for services to mental health and wellbeing in the dentistry profession.

People profiles

Clinical training facility unveiled

A new state-of-the-art facility that will deliver in-depth training to clinical health professionals has been unveiled.

Training and leadership

Chief dental officer opens new Bedford dental training centre

A new state-of-the-art dental training centre has been opened by Community Dental Services CIC (CDS).

Training and leadership

Periodontal disease linked to Fusobacterium nucleatum

Research on Fusobacterium nucleatum in saliva has demonstrated its central role in the development of periodontal disease and its potential impact on oral systemic health.

Systemic diseases

Children in Slough receive vital oral health education

A primary school and nursery in Slough have received oral health education from Community Dental Services CIC (CDS), delivered as part of National Smile Month.

Children's dentistry

UK dentists perform surgery on rescue bears in Armenia

Two bears rescued from captivity in May 2025 have received urgent and complex dental surgery to repair the damage caused by years of biting metal cage bars and being fed junk food.

Communication