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"NHS dentistry at a tipping point": BBC reveals the extent of access crisis

Nine out of 10 NHS dental practices are unable to offer appointments to new adult patients, in the most extensive survey of patient access ever...

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New health secretary urged to meet words with action

​The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the new secretary of state for health and social care, Steve Barclay MP, to act now on the crisis in...

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A new study suggests dietary free sugar is causing dental caries

​For many parents, sugar-free alternatives for their children’s snacks are a positive way to manage their child’s oral health and sugar intake.

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ARF increase risks undermining hard-won progress on regulation

​The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that signals the General Dental Council (GDC) will move to increase the Annual Retention Fee (ARF)...

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Consultation on GDC’s three-year strategic plan opens amidst great uncertainty in dentistry

​The General Dental Council (GDC) has today opened a consultation on its plans for the next three years. The regulator is seeking views on its...

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The many and wonderful benefits of chewing gum

National Smile Month, which ended June 16, 2022, has been running along broadly the same lines for nearly half a century. The first event, ‘Smile...

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GDC calls for particular focus on CPD as Dental Care Professionals’ annual renewal opens

​The annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs) opens today. The General Dental Council (GDC) is calling for professionals to check...

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Cost of living crisis contributing to deterioration of oral health, claims charity

​The rise in cost of living could lead to a deterioration in the nation’s oral health, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

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Secondhand smoke appears to heighten risk of oral cancer

​People who are exposed to secondhand smoke could have a 51% higher risk of developing oral cancer.

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Bullies in the dental practice

Dental nurse Rosie Connell offers her guide to understanding workplace bullies

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Tech-savvy dental nurse designs 3D dentistry tool

Dental students will soon have access to a new 3D visual learning tool thanks to a tech-savvy former dental nurse.

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Women in dentistry – live Q&A for International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day this Thursday, the BDA is giving current and future dental professionals the chance to chat live with a panel of...