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Nearly two thirds of whitening products tested exceeded peroxide limit
A targeted OPSS assessment found 45 of 70 teeth-whitening products exceeded the hydrogen peroxide limit for direct consumer sale.
Dentistry
Show me the money: most dentist job adverts omit pay
The South West had the largest count of dentist adverts in Dental Group Signal’s retained August 2026 regional sample.
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Fast-track UK settlement proposed for high earning dental professionals
Eligible dental professionals could access UK settlement within three or five years under government proposals for a new public service…
Dentistry
Dentine regeneration research to explore new tooth regrowth method
A $1.2 million grant has been awarded to a researcher at the University of Chicago Illinois (UIC) to advance her…
Dentistry
Why EXACT practices are rethinking on-premise practice management
Many dental practices have long relied on EXACT, but the demands of a more connected, patient-led profession are leading some…
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Dentist erased after High Court overturns sanction for discriminatory misconduct
Warning: This story contains comments of a racist nature and references to sexual violence A dentist has been erased from…
Dentistry
Tooth whitening scammers jailed for £8.5 million tax theft
Two men from Merseyside who sold dangerous tooth whitening products and pocketed the VAT have been sentenced to nine years…
Dentistry
Annual Retention Fee to rise as fitness to practise causes financial strain
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2027 will rise by 3.1%, driven…
Dentistry
Philips Sonicare introduces AI toothbrush designed to transform daily brushing habits
Philips’ new AI toothbrush uses real-time personalised guidance to help patients improve their brushing technique, remove more plaque and develop…
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Rising MHRA registration fees: a mounting burden for dental labs
Steve Campbell explains why the proposed rise in MHRA registration fees could disproportionately affect dental laboratories – and what is…
Dentistry
Could tiny DNA cages assist with oral tissue regeneration?
Programmable DNA cages are being explored for their potential to promote oral tissue regeneration by breaking the cycle of oxidative…
Dentistry
Talking through taboo: the value of safe conversation during menopause
Following Her Dental Network’s Menopause Conversation, Dr Shandy Vijayan reflects on recognising symptoms, finding support and why honest conversations matter…
Dentistry
We don’t do God in dentistry
Faith can affect treatment decisions, appointment planning and workplace relationships, yet dentistry rarely discusses it. Professor Raman Bedi argues that…
Dentistry
Are dental practices talking to patients in the wrong places?
In the latest Dentistry Talks, Roshan Roberts explains why reaching overlooked communities requires trust, better listening and a different approach…
Dentistry
Are dental students being taught to question AI?
Nearly three quarters of medical and dental students surveyed at Queen Mary University of London felt artificial intelligence was inadequately…
Dentistry
Dental practice sales accelerate as offers agreed within weeks
Dental practice sales are moving from launch to offer accepted offer within two to three weeks as intense competition pushed…
Dentistry
Why CPD is essential for dentists and DCPs – and how Professional Conferences can support you
CPD helps dentists and DCPs stay current with GDC guidance, maintain practical skills and plan relevant professional development.
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Menopause and HR: what dental employers need to know
Lara Brewood-Green explains the HR responsibilities dental employers have around menopause at work and how they can support their teams.
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650 MPs, 12 replies: a dental survey full of cavities
Every respondent to a recent survey of MPs agreed that the current NHS dental contract needs to change. The problem?…
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