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Dental classroom gets 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.
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Society celebrates 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.
75% back sugary baby food ban
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.
Sexual misconduct overlooked
Sexual misconduct is under-reported in the dental sector, a new report from the General Dental Council (GDC) has revealed.
GDC publishes 2024 FtP report
The General Dental Council has published its annual Fitness to Practise (FtP) statistical report for 2024.
Baby food sugarier than Coke
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.
NHS prescription charge frozen
The government has announced a prescription charge freeze for the first time in three years.
UPFs and premature deaths
Research has supported the call for revised dietary guidelines and public policies to lessen the disease burden from ultraprocessed foods (UPFs).
Dentist launches kid's book
A paediatric dentist is set to launch his fourth children’s book, aimed at inspiring children to brush their teeth.
Wellbeing partnership launched
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 professionals.
Pop-up dental clinic 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 Park Town Family Hub.
Pill helps people quit vaping
A clinical trial has showed that a pill for adult smoking cessation can significantly help teens and young adults quit vaping.
Dental crisis impacting women
A new report has highlighted that a lack of access to NHS dental care is hitting women the hardest, deepening a gendered health crisis.
Increase in registered DCPs
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 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.
