US dentists out-prescribe UK dentists when it comes to opioids
Dentists in the US write 37 times more opioid prescriptions than dentists in England.
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Syrian refugee and dentistry
A Syrian refugee's journey into dental nursing
Syrian refugee Rola El Mgharbel recalls her journey – from war-torn Damascus to ...
Infection Prevention & Control
Infection Prevention & Control team awards - REGISTER NOW!
Aura Infection Control, based in Barnard Castle, County Durham, recently ...
Bupa Dental Care expands
Bupa Dental Care acquires Total Dental Care
Bupa Dental Care has announced the acquisition of Total Dental Care, adding a ...
Dental contracts in Wales
A fresh start needed for dental contracts in Wales
Replacing the current dental contract targets in Wales with a new system would ...
Fund toothbrushing programmes
Fund toothbrushing programmes, government told
UK charity Dental Wellness Trust is calling on the government to make the ...
Charcoal-based toothpaste
Risk alert on charcoal-based toothpastes
Gimmicky over-the-counter toothpastes may be risking patients' dental health.
#beproud of dentistry
#beproud urges dental professionals to share their ‘good’ achievements
National Smile Month sees the launch of a new campaign aimed at highlighting ...
Oral cancer detection rising
Oral cancer detection by dentists on the rise
After examining data gathered over an 11-year period in a first-of-its-kind ...
Genetics have little impact on dental health, new study finds
Genetics have little effect
A new study has found genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay.
Get you patients into #habitsforlife
Get into #habitsforlife
Philips are excited to launch the #habits4life campaign in partnership with some of the UK’s leading healthcare companies.
Not drinking water may boost kids' consumption of sugary beverages
Drink water to cut sugar
Kids and young adults who drink no water throughout the day may consume twice the amount of calories from sugary drinks than those who drink water.
Oral health advice from pharmacies could save NHS millions
Dental tips from pharmacies
A pilot scheme to improve oral health through pharmacies proved so successful that it is being rolled out across the North East in a bid to save the NHS money.
Teeth rate high on appearance concerns
Teeth rate high on appearance
Americans worry more about their teeth than any other part of their appearance, according to new research.
Nominate a smile
Nominate a smile
When you hear the word ‘hero’ who comes to mind? When you hear the word ‘friend’, is there someone who instantly pops into your head?
EU workers' qualifications will be recognised after EU exit
EU exit news
EU or Swiss qualified persons entering the UK after exit may have their qualifications recognised, whether we leave the EU with or without a deal.
Gum bacteria implicated in Alzheimer's and other diseases
Gum bacteria and Alzheimer's
Researchers are reporting new findings on how bacteria involved in gum disease can travel throughout the body, exuding toxins connected with Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.
Time pressures impact on dental diagnosis
Time pressures on dentists
Dentists can miss important details on X-rays when put under time pressure, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth.
Top sugar swap tips for Easter
Top sugar swap tips for Easter
With the sugar spike at Easter, stick to berries for your sweet treat.
Hands up for a hygiene competition
Hygiene competition
World Hand Hygiene Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of proper handwashing to prevent the spread of illness and infections.
