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Nigel Jones considers the possibility of health secretary Wes Streeting as a future Labour leader and what this would mean for the NHS. Winston Churchill famously said: ‘Politics is more dangerous than war, for in war you only get killed once.’ The inference here was politicians can face multiple metaphorical ‘deaths’ or defeats in various…
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Dental professionals from across the UK recently attended an immersive event as Colgate introduced a new era in active prevention. Taking place at Frameless in London, the audience had the opportunity to experience the active prevention journey whilst hearing insights from patients, scientists, academia and the dental profession. Simon Petersen, senior vice president and general…
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More than half of the gen Z cohort aged 21 to 30 had been made ill by work-related stress in the past year, analysis of NHS staff surveys found. Collected in 2023, this figure had increased from 38% in 2013, showing a 14% rise in the past decade. In the same period, the proportion of…
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Almost 20% of the public said their local hospital was not a safe place to receive care in a recent survey, while a further 30% did not know whether they were safe. This means that one half in total felt unsure or negative about the safety of their local hospital building infrastructure. Of those who…
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Introducing the Listerine Oral Hygiene Roadshow 2025 – a new chapter in education and collaboration. Over the past two years, the Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow has been a cornerstone of professional development, bringing dental hygienists and therapists together to share knowledge, explore best practices, and improve patient outcomes. Now, in 2025, the roadshow is evolving…
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Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in childhood may prevent 60% of 13-year-olds from smoking their first cigarette, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Bristol monitored more than 2,500 children from the age of 11 to 24. By the age of 13, 1.5% of them begun smoking. This rose to 13.5% at 15…
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Two thirds of people said they felt self-imposed pressure to continue working while ill in a survey of UK employees on the topic of workplace wellbeing. Employees from 280 UK workplaces shared their thoughts on health and wellbeing, with 75% saying they work while physically or mentally unable to perform their duties. Less than half…
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Dental equipment manufacturer A-dec shares the benefits and details of its newly-announced 10-year warranty package. A-dec has been a global leader in dental equipment manufacturing for over 60 years. The company has recently introduced an enhanced warranty package for its dental equipment. Customers can now enjoy unmatched peace of mind with a new 10-year warranty,…
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A stellar line-up of global speakers will converge in London on 20-21 June for an immersive digital dentistry learning experience at Invisalign Live 2025. Align Technology has just released the first details about Invisalign Live 2025, its digital dentistry educational experience for dentists and orthodontists in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The event will build…
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A clinical dental simulation unit has been added to the training facilities at Newcastle University’s School of Dental Science. The £5.5 million unit features traditional dental simulation with new phantom heads, and a postgraduate suite with operating microscopes. It also provides enhanced training in prosthodontics and includes an X-ray department. Interim head of the School…
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We hear from VoiceStack on the problems that can arise with dental telephone systems and how artificial intelligence (AI) could be the solution. Modern dental practices face unique challenges. From handling a high volume of patient calls to ensuring seamless appointment scheduling and follow-ups, communication is the backbone of any successful practice. In almost all…
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Dentists explore where responsibility for any consequences of dental tourism lies, including whether patients should have the right to sick leave when travelling abroad for treatment. A company in Northern Ireland was recently found to be liable for sick pay while an employee travelled abroad for cosmetic dental treatment. Two dentists shared their thoughts on…
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Durable, accurately shaped and stain resistant – Solventum introduces its new 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments for 3M Clarity Aligners. In January 2025, Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) officially launched an anticipated innovation in aligner treatment to the UK market, 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments. Available exclusively with 3M Clarity Aligners, these attachments are designed to solve one…
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Rapper Professor Green has teamed up with the NHS to launch a competition for primary schools to encourage healthy toothbrushing habits. The ‘Read all about it’ rapper told the BBC he only realised the negative physical and mental health impacts of neglecting oral health later in life. He said he now took his own son’s…
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A company in Northern Ireland was forced to pay sick leave to an employee while she travelled for and recovered from a ‘Turkey teeth’ procedure. The term ‘Turkey teeth’ is generally used to refer to dental tourism whereby patients travel abroad for cheaper cosmetic procedures such as veneer application. In 2023, the Turkish Dental Association…
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As we step into 2025, many dental practices are looking for ways to set themselves up for success in the year ahead. Have you thought about switching to the cloud? While Software of Excellence remains committed to providing exceptional practice management solutions, the cloud-based software Dentally, offers an innovative and efficient way to take your…
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Scientists have successfully grown human-like replacement teeth in a lab setting and implanted them into the mouths of miniature pigs. Human and porcine tooth cells were combined and grown into tooth-like structures inside samples of pig tooth. This approach was taken because pigs grow many sets of teeth throughout their lifetime. Once mostly grown, the…
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Bad bacteria from the mouth can damage the brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Exeter analysed oral swabs from people showing signs of mild cognitive impairment compared to those showing no decline in brain function. The results suggest that oral bacteria could impact…
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A dental practice in Bristol drew a queue of more than 100 people as it announced it would be taking on more NHS patients. In February 2024, police broke up a queue of people attempting to access NHS dental care at the newly-opened Saint Pauls Dental Practice in Bristol. To celebrate its first anniversary, the…
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