Cornwall Council, Smile Together Dental CIC and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise have teamed up to improve the oral health of children across the county with three new programmes.
Children's dentistry
Over 400 people applied for just 24 places on the University of Suffolk’s BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy course, and those successfully enrolled started their studies at the beginning of...
Training and leadership
The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care says Healthwatch England polling.
Patient education
Ferakh Hamid reveals how you can enjoy these sweet treats without compromising oral hygiene.
Diet and nutrition
Plans to expand water fluoridation in the northeast of England to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation on March 25, 2024, the government has announced.
Fluoride varnish
Two ultra fundraisers are preparing to go the extra mile (and many more besides) in support of Dentaid The Dental Charity. Rafina O’Brien, a dental hygienist from Yeovil in Somerset, and George...
Volunteering
Councillors, public health directors, and healthcare providers have been working together to expand the water fluoridation scheme across Nottinghamshire County and the city.
Diet and nutrition
One of the critical debates at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024 focused on dental amalgam. Opinion leaders met to discuss the material's safety and the available options for clinicians.
Clinical governance
A study at the University of Plymouth has developed a new 3D model of the oral mucosa, the tissue lining the inside of the mouth.
Halitosis/bad breath
An initiative to improve access to dental services for people experiencing homelessness is being piloted in Doncaster, based on a successful pilot in West Yorkshire.
Special care dentistry
The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to freedom of information requests from the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Patient education
The ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ published on March 20, 2024, has been supported by parliamentarians from across all major parties. They have pledged their support and polling shows voters for all major...
Alcohol and tobacco