The College of General Dentistry has endorsed newly updated guidance on tooth decay in children from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP).
Children's dentistry
The University of Suffolk’s Dental Community Interest Company (CIC) and teaching facilities were officially opened by His Royal Highness (HRH) the Duke of Gloucester on March 4, 2025.
Training and leadership
The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced changes to its continuing professional development (CPD) processes.
GDC
The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging everyone to spread knowledge, support prevention, and advocate for a future where HPV-related diseases are a thing of the past on HPV Awareness Day, March 4.
Oral health and mouth cancer
The NHS Education for Scotland’s (NES) Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has published updated clinical guidance. The new guidance supports dental teams to improve and maintain...
Children's dentistry
Data from NHS England has revealed that over 30,000 children and young people underwent hospital tooth extractions due to decay in 2024. In response to these figures, the Oral Health Foundation has...
Children's dentistry
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Review of Education for the academic year 2023-2024, highlighting its quality assurance activities across dental education programmes in the UK.
GDC
Almost two thirds (63 per cent) of dental professionals said they are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while almost one in five (18 per cent) described their mental wellbeing as “of concern”,...
Workplace issues/your health
Agilio Dental and the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) have launched a new partnership.
Training and leadership
The Museum Square Dental Practice team has come together to support its colleague, Xyanthe Lambert, as she undergoes treatment for stage four bowel cancer.
People profiles
Greg Paysden, a dentist and supporter of children’s health, will be running the London Marathon in April 2025 to raise £10k for Children with Cancer UK.
People profiles
A youth vaping awareness campaign has been launched, which highlights concerns over super-sized disposable vapes, ahead of the upcoming parliamentary vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Alcohol and tobacco