The Dental Schools Council (DSC) has called on the government to urgently commit to expanding dental training places to address the UK’s escalating oral healthcare crisis.
Training and leadership
The Nuffield Trust has published a new analysis on the state of child dental health across different regions of England.
Children's dentistry
Dental professionals have been urged to reconsider how they manage patients who appear disengaged with their oral health, with a rallying call to “exhaust every option” before considering palliative...
Oral health and mouth cancer
A new partnership has been announced between Philips Sonicare and The Hygiene Bank, with support from television presenter Helen Skelton.
Oral health and mouth cancer
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its proposed Corporate Strategy 2026-2028, inviting responses to its plans to transform dental regulation.
GDC
A research paper has revealed that pod-style electronic cigarette devices are more addictive than nicotine gum.
Alcohol and tobacco
Members of the global oral health community attended the International College of Dentists (ICD) second Stakeholders’ Day in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 29, 2025.
Oral health and mouth cancer
Researchers have designed a floss pick system with built-in sensors that can accurately measure cortisol, a stress hormone.
Communication/patient education
Millions of people across the UK are putting their oral health at risk by snacking on sugary treats after dinner and failing to brush their teeth before bed, research from the Oral Health Foundation...
Oral health and mouth cancer
A London based dentist is introducing vitamin D testing to all their over 50 patients, following research that found 45 per cent of the group are deficient in the vitamin.
Diet and nutrition
A new project, led by the University of Plymouth and funded through a Programme Development Grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is set to explore how to improve the...
Special care dentistry
An online course designed to help dental professionals navigate the complex area of obtaining patient consent has been launched by Dental Protection.
Consent