Dental plaque app
A smartphone app that scans dental plaque and can flag potential oral hygiene issues has been launched by a University of Bath Mechanical Engineering graduate.
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“Crisis? What crisis?”
The British Dental Association (BDA) has criticised the Prime Minister’s response to a question on the crisis in dentistry at PMQs on May 10, 2023.
Patients “shocked” by closure
More than 1,200 patients in Langholm, Scotland, have been informed that their practice is to close. The patients are now scrambling to find provisions elsewhere.
Tackling oral bacteria
Professor Iain Chapple will work with Sigrid to identify and develop further applications for a technology that limits oral bacteria’s access to sugars.
27,400 steps for charity
Did you know around 274,000 people are currently experiencing homelessness across the UK? Dentsply Sirona UK and Ireland encourage you to support oral health within the homeless community by walking 27,400 steps and raising funds for the dental charity Dentaid.
Queuing for NHS appointments
A Norfolk dental practice has had queues of “more than 300 people” for a chance to sign up.
Children are “hit the hardest”
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned oral health inequality among the young is set to widen, as new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats indicates 6.5 million children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year.
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The human side of management
Ben Richardson breaks down the psychology of leadership, and how you can implement it within your own career.
Dental decontamination survey
CleanCert Hygiene is conducting a nationwide Dental Survey to provide an insight into the challenges of dental decontamination for all dental professionals.
Somerset's oral health crisis
Somerset residents have shared their worries about the ongoing dental access issues for children in the area.
NHS dentistry inquiry
During the Health and Social Care Committee’s inquiry into NHS dentistry, ministers heard from Healthwatch England representatives concerning the effect of increased fees and the cost of living crisis on patient access.
Anxiety triggers investigation
The Medical Protection Society (MPS) Foundation is funding research which aims to develop interventions for patients who suffer from extreme anxiety when visiting the dentist.
NHS clinical waste strategy
Rebecca Waters explains how the revised guidance improves sustainability.
Non-invasive cancer test
Scientists from the University of Surrey have developed a proof-of-concept test called Pandora that was shown to be over 92 per cent accurate at identifying patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The test was also shown to be more than 80 per cent accurate at identifying patients with pre-cancer or oral epithelial dysplasia (OED).
Rising costs survey
With NHS dental charges in England set to jump by 8.5 per cent on April 24, 2023, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the government that costs are now shaping the clinical choices made by millions of patients.
