News

Toothbrush-shaped ultrasound developed to monitor gum health

Researchers have developed a toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer that can provide a less invasive screening for gum disease.

Impression taking, radiography and photography

MP visits community dental clinic in Luton

Rachel Hopkins, MP for Luton and South Bedfordshire, has visited Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Liverpool Road clinic in Luton.

Communication

New mobile unit unveiled by dental charity

Dentaid The Dental Charity is set to launch its 11th dental unit at Crawley Open House on June 18, 2025.

Volunteering

GDC opens renewal period for dental care professionals

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened its annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs).

Training and leadership

Dental therapists win research award to improve dental care for autistic patients

Two dental therapists have been awarded the Robin Davies Dental Care Professional (DCP) Research Award 2025 to help improve dental care for autistic children.

Special care dentistry

Free school meals for half a million more children

The government has announced it will extend the provision of free school meals to include all pupils whose household is on Universal Credit. The expansion will come into effect from the start of the...

Communication

Sustainable oral care brand featured in business mini-series

A London based oral care brand has received advice from business guru Deborah Meaden, as part of a new mini-series designed to give practical support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Ethical selling/products

Dental software company voted as great place to work

Dental practice management software company Henry Schein One UK has been listed as one of the UK’s top employers in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2025’ survey. It is the company’s third...

Communication

Dental charity celebrates national Volunteer’s Week

In honour of Volunteers’ Week (2 June to 8 June, 2025), Dentaid the Dental Charity is celebrating all the people who give up their time to help the charity change lives through dental care.

Volunteering

Impact of diet on oral health overlooked by patients

Data from the Oral Health Foundation has revealed a persistent gap in patient awareness around the link between oral health and diet.

Diet and nutrition

Dental team completes 16-mile charity walk

A team of dental professionals in Newark has completed a 16 mile walk across the Peak District to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Volunteering

Mental health support introduced by dental group

Mental health support is set to be made available across 12 dental practices over the coming weeks as part of a new collaboration.

Workplace issues/your health