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Andrew Hay appointed as Oral Health Foundation chief executive
From January 2027, Andrew Hay will take over as chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation – find out more…
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The secret life of a dental handpiece
What really happens inside a dental handpiece – and are practices doing enough to clean, sterilise and maintain them? In…
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Disallowed dental prescriptions leave pharmacies £50,000 out of pocket
New figures show 5,274 items prescribed by NHS dentists were disallowed in one year, leaving pharmacies an estimated £50,000 out…
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‘Lack of political will’ blamed as child tooth decay hospital admissions rise
The British Dental Association (BDA) has blamed a ‘lack of political will to fix NHS dentistry’ after tooth decay remains…
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Don’t let McCloud cloud your future: what dentists need to know about NHS pensions
For many dentists, the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) forms an important part of retirement planning. But understanding exactly what you’re…
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Why I switched to W&H handpieces – and never looked back
Principal dentist and specialist prosthodontist James Baker reflects on switching to W&H and how its dental handpieces transformed his clinical…
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GDC forecasts financial reserves below target as fitness-to-practise costs rise
The General Dental Council (GDC) has forecast that its financial reserves will fall below its target range as rising fitness-to-practise…
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DHSC to consult on dental hygienist and therapist independent prescribing rights
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has opened discussions on prescribing rights for dental hygienists and therapists with…
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From tea-maker to dental therapist: why I built the diploma I wish had existed
After starting her career in dentistry making tea at 15, Poppy Dunton has gone on to create a Level 7…
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Could your clinical photography win you a pro kit?
What makes great clinical photography? DB Orthodontics is putting that to the test with a competition, giving dental professionals the…
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Treating diastema with periodontal disease: a multidisciplinary case
Nieves Ros demonstrates how periodontal treatment, Invisalign and composite bonding can be combined to manage diastema and tooth migration associated…
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Registration versus participation: two million NHS-registered Scots have not seen a dentist within two years
An Edinburgh dentist has challenged the prominence given to Scotland’s 95.1% registration rate, arguing that NHS dental participation in Scotland…
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Dr Devisha Patel and KaVo – ergonomics and products that are designed to deliver
Dr Devisha Patel discusses the importance of dental ergonomics in protecting clinician wellbeing, reducing physical strain and supporting a longer,…
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Dental teams could help identify diabetes risk, white paper says
Dental practices could play a greater role in identifying people at risk of diabetes, according to a new European white…
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Northern Irish dentists face a shortfall of £50 per hour in funding
Delivering Northern Irish health service dental care costs around £145 per hour while current funding only stretches to £90, according…
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How sports dentistry is shaping a micro-invasive approach to care
Ahead of Dentistry Live: Sports dentistry powered by Curodont, Dr Mide Ojo explains why treating athletes has changed the way…
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£3m investment moves enamel regeneration technology closer to market
After a reported £3 million investment round, a new keratin-based enamel regeneration technology developed by King’s College London (KCL) researchers…
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Dental handpiece compliance: are you missing a step?
Autoclaved doesn’t always mean compliant – Bilkis Hussain, FMC’s head of compliance, answers your most common handpiece compliance questions. Dental…
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Experience closer consultations and effortless workflow with Belmont’s standalone folding legrest Eurus Swivel Chair
Belmont’s folding legrest allows closer consultations, which importantly reduces patient anxiety and enables better communications. By pairing with the Eurus…
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