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GDC consults on an update to judgment guidance for fitness to practice hearings

The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on proposed revisions to the decision-making guidance for practice committees, administered by the...

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Artificial intelligence ‘closes the loop’ between clinician recommendation and patient purchase

​Philips has partnered with FollowApp to use next-generation artificial intelligence to help dental practices follow up after treatments to check on...

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Replacing sugary drinks with water is essential for overall health

Researchers have encouraged people to increase water intake and discourage sugary beverage consumption. The call follows an assessment of healthy...

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Dental society welcomes president for 2024

Shannu Bhatia is set to be welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) as its president at its Annual Scientific Conference in...

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Scottish dental group welcomes new NHS patients

An independent Scottish dental group has taken steps to help with the dental access crisis by opening half of its practices to new NHS patients.

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Life-saving health check programme introduced to workplaces across England

For the first time, the government has announced a life-saving health check programme for workplaces across the country.

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Dentists and opticians offering blood pressure checks to help diagnose hypertension

The NHS is trialling blood pressure checks at dentist and optometry appointments to help find people at hidden risks of stroke or heart attacks.

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Citrus and coconut used to create an oral antibacterial solution

A non-irritant, antibacterial solution to prevent oral inflammation may lie in a chemical compound derived from citrus and coconut.

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‘Oral selfies’ used to diagnose throat cancer

A study published in the Cancer Screening and Prevention journal has used low-cost video scopes to screen for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer.

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GDC updates guidance on voluntary removal applications

The General Dental Council (GDC) has released updated guidance where dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns seek to...

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Experts call for NHS dental contracts reform to prioritise prevention

​A report from the College of General Dentistry, with support from Haleon, a health company and a provider of specialist oral health products, has...

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Job advert website launched by association

​From August 27, 2024, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) website will include a page advertising dental nurse job vacancies.

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Association welcomes representatives

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced two additions to their panel of representatives: Brittany Pittman and Sally Khawaja.

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34 million courses of NHS dental treatment delivered

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the NHS Dental Statistics England 2023/24 annual report.

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Total number of registered dental professionals increases

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the 2024 annual renewal period, has increased again, compared with the...