Dentistry

UDAs up by 48% on Isle of Wight as new dental reforms announced

New measures have been finalised to increase appointment availability, expand urgent care access and strengthen long-term dental services across the…

Dentistry

Neanderthal tooth shows signs of invasive dentistry 59,000 years ago

Long before dental chairs, waiting rooms or local anaesthetic, a Neanderthal in Siberia was sitting very still while someone drilled…

Dentistry

Treeline Dental Care champions community spirit through RockCorps partnership

Treeline Dental Care has strengthened its reputation as one of the East Midlands’ and South Yorkshire’s most innovative and community‑driven…

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Dental therapist role in the TikTok age: how the profession is changing

Freya Milnes explains why the dental therapist role is becoming essential in modern dentistry – and how social media platforms…

Dentistry

The register doesn’t lie – where have the dental technicians gone?

The GDC has finally said what many of us have known for years about the shortage of dental technicians. But…

Dentistry

Derbyshire dentist launches toothbrush project after finding a quarter of local children had no practitioner

A Derbyshire dentist is taking direct action on children’s oral health and NHS dental access, handing out toothbrushes in local…

Dentistry

SprintRay Midas World Tour London – secure last tickets

The SprintRay Midas World Tour London features an exclusive full-day CPD masterclass with Dr Wally Renne: ‘The modern 3D printing…

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GDC acknowledges ‘burden’ of increased ORE fees

The General Dental Council (GDC) has responded to criticism of its decision to increase the price of sitting the Overseas…

Dentistry

The endocarditis guidance change that could expose you to negligence claims

Martin Thornhill explores the implications of recent changes to NICE guidelines around infective endocarditis prevention in dentistry – how should…

Dentistry

Welsh NHS contract: 100% of practices say implementation was poor

Every practice rated implementation of the new Welsh NHS dental contract as poor or very poor in a survey covering…

Dentistry

Maternal antibodies may offer lifelong gum disease prevention, study finds

Antibodies passed from mother to child before birth and through breastfeeding may programme the immune system towards lifelong gum disease…

Dentistry

ORE candidates would ‘rather return to a war-torn country’ than face fee hikes

The General Dental Council’s (GDC) announcement that the fee for Part 2 of the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) would increase…

Dentistry

Rooting out harassment in the dental profession

Roman MacKenzie provides an updated picture of everything dental professionals need to know about legal requirements surrounding harassment. Since 26…

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Tickets are now available for Dentally Live!

Get your tickets for Dentally Live from Henry Schein One – an all-new customer experience event designed for practices that want to stay…

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International dentists joining GDC register outnumber UK-qualifiers for the first time

More than half (53%) of dentists who joined the General Dental Council (GDC) register in 2025 were internationally qualified, according…

Dentistry

Why aren’t dental practices adopting AI note-taking and what can they do about it?

Admin is one of the biggest drains on clinical time in dental practice. AI note-taking tools, already integrated into systems…

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Part 2 ORE fee jumps 65% as GDC confirms first sittings under new contract

Internationally qualified dentists face a 65% increase in the cost of sitting Part 2 of the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE),…

Dentistry

Achieving superior outcomes in periodontal and peri-implant treatment

Join Rana Al-Falaki on 13 May at 7pm as she discusses achieving superior outcomes in periodontal and peri-implant treatment. This…

Dentistry

Online booking app dubbed ‘the Uber of dental appointments’

A web app which connects patients to available dental appointments has been compared to the convenience and immediacy of Uber.…

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