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Dental school hosts minister of care

Stephen Kinnock, minister of care, visited the University of Bristol Dental School to witness the positive impact the £36m clinical education facility...

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‘Postcode penalty’ for poorest families must end, says Scottish Labour

The SNP must “end the postcode penalty” which means the poorest families in Scotland are more likely to get rotten teeth as children, Scottish Labour...

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GDC releases data on dental care professionals’ working patterns

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published data about the working patterns of dental care professionals (DCPs) in the UK.

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Children and young people not receiving the care they need, report shows

Parents are increasingly taking their children to private dentists due to difficulty accessing appointments, revealed the Care Quality Commission...

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Tobacco and vape tax increase welcomed by health charity

The chancellor of the exchequer delivered Labour’s Budget on October 30, 2024, including changes to the tobacco and vapes tax.

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Millions of workers set to receive pay boost in 2025

The chancellor of the exchequer has confirmed the national living wage will increase from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour from April 2025.

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Head and neck cancer diagnosis revolutionised by imaging technology

Researchers have developed imaging technology to create an individualised 'fingerprint’ that can be used to assess the prognosis and treatment...

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Dental provider hosts awards evening to celebrate contribution of staff

Mydentist hosted its annual 2024 Excellence Awards in recognition of the hard work and dedication of its colleagues across the organisation on October...

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Oral care specialist launches accessible toothbrushes

Ordo has launched a range of accessible toothbrush handle adaptors, specifically designed to help those with dexterity challenges such as arthritis...

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The best food for oral health

Nina Garlo discusses the impact food can have on our oral health.

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Government urged to invest in a smokefree country

In an open letter published by The BMJ, health professionals have warned that unless smoking is addressed, there is no prospect of delivering on...

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Half of children haven’t visited a dentist by three years old, survey reveals

Research has revealed that half (50 per cent) of parents haven’t taken their children to the dentist by the time they are three years old, despite...

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Millions of workers lack access to workplace healthcare, report reveals

A report published by the Royal Society for Public Health Nearly has found that half (47 per cent) of the UK workforce does not have access to...

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Menopause continues to be taboo in the workplace, research reveals

Research has revealed that menopause remains a hidden and taboo subject in the workplace.

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GDC announces ARF fee freeze

The General Dental Council (GDC) has reviewed its three-year plan and opted to maintain the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) at the same level as in 2024....