News

College announces council election results

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced the results of recent elections to six seats on its council, with five new members elected and one re-elected.

People profiles

Agilio set to showcase major iTeam innovations at the Dentistry Show 2025

Agilio Software is unveiling major new innovations to its iTeam platform at the Dentistry Show 2025, including an industry-first integration with Dentally and powerful new HR and workforce management...

Dental classroom undergoes artistic makeover

A team of graffiti artists have been commissioned to transform a shipping container into an eye-catching feature outside Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Dental Care Centre in Bedford.

Training and leadership

Society celebrates international dental coalition

The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) is commemorating being a founder of the International Federation of Dental Assistants and Dental Nurses, as part of its 10-year anniversary celebrations.

Leadership/team working

Health experts urge government to address sugary baby food

Health experts have called on the government to take urgent action to protect babies and young children from unhealthy food, following research from Leeds University.

Diet and nutrition

Sexual misconduct under-reported in dentistry

Sexual misconduct is under-reported in the dental sector, a new report from the General Dental Council (GDC) has revealed.

Workplace issues/your health

18 dental professionals removed from register in 2024

The General Dental Council has published its annual Fitness to Practise (FtP) statistical report for 2024.

GDC

Fuelling your body

Eve Martin offers some top tips for eating healthily at work.

Workplace issues/your health

Calls for government to protect children’s health

The Oral Health Foundation has called on the government to introduce greater regulations on baby food, following a BBC Panorama episode that exposed the high sugar content.

Diet and nutrition

NHS prescription charge frozen

The government has announced a prescription charge freeze for the first time in three years.

Communication

Consumption of ultraprocessed foods linked to premature deaths

Research has supported the call for revised dietary guidelines and public policies to lessen the disease burden from ultraprocessed foods (UPFs).

Diet and nutrition

Dentist publishes children’s book to encourage toothbrushing

A paediatric dentist is set to launch his fourth children’s book, aimed at inspiring children to brush their teeth.

Children's dentistry