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New partnership set to tackle suicide in healthcare sector

Agilio Software has partnered with Ripple Online Safety, a technology organisation specialised in classifying harmful online content, to bring a digital crisis intervention tool to healthcare...

Workplace issues/your health

Pop-up clinic delivers dental care to children in Luton

A free dental pop-up has delivered oral health support to children in Luton. Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) partnered with Luton Borough Council to deliver the free pop-up dental clinic at the...

Children's dentistry

Smoking cessation pill helps young people to quit vaping

A clinical trial has showed that a pill for adult smoking cessation can significantly help teens and young adults quit vaping.

Alcohol and tobacco

Dental health crisis hitting women the hardest, says report

A new report has highlighted that a lack of access to NHS dental care is hitting women the hardest, deepening a gendered health crisis.

Communication

Six per cent increase in registered dental care professionals

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its annual Registration Statistical Report for 2024, showing an increase in the number of dental professionals on its register.

GDC

GDC sets out three-year plan

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its 2025 Costed Corporate Plan (CCP), outlining the regulator’s work programme for the next three years.

GDC

GDC announces new executive director of legal and governance

The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its next executive director of legal and governance, following a competitive recruitment process.

GDC

Prevention-based approach explored in report

The SEPA Foundation, sponsored by Listerine, has announced the launch of the Principles for Oral Health Report, a global initiative aimed at simplifying evidence-based approaches to support...

Periodontal therapy

Non-verbal communication toolkit wins award

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has announced its Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for 2025 has gone to Harriet McQuillan for delivering a resource folder for clinicians to...

Children's dentistry

Researchers successfully grow teeth in laboratory

Scientists have successfully grown a human tooth in laboratory conditions, marking an important milestone in the research.

Dental implants

Sharps injury survey launched

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced a collaboration with Initial Medical, a provider of medical waste management services.

Workplace issues/your health

Society champions career coaching

The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in October 2025.

Professionalism/career development