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Dental amalgam: agreement sets global ‘phase-out date’ for 2034
A ‘global phase-out date’ of 2034 has been set after which the manufacture, import, or export of dental amalgam will…
Dentistry
Are we treating locum dental nurses as people or placeholders?
Jen Upton reminds us that locum dental nurses supplied by agencies are a meaningful part of the team deserving more…
Dental Nursing
Annual renewal period for dentists opens for 2026
The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened its annual renewal period for dentists, confirming the steps required to remain registered…
Dentistry
Another year of smiles: Mydentist Excellence Awards 2025
Mydentist celebrates its 2025 Excellence Awards winners, making another year of outstanding dentistry across the mydentist network. Mydentist, a leading…
Dentistry
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Social media: what standards should dental professionals uphold online?
John Makin shares his top tips for using social media responsibly as a young dentist – from maintaining professional standards…
Business
‘Life is completely unpredictable’ – the realities of the overseas registration exam
In October, dentist Eni Muco was unsuccessful in booking part one of the overseas registration exam (ORE) for the sixth…
Dentistry
MiSmile NEXT Conference and Gala: 10 years of smiles and growth
MiSmile reports back from its NEXT Conference and Gala, marking 10 years of resilience, innovation and community spirit in the…
Dentistry
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Become better, not bitter: overcoming domestic abuse
Devinia Lavan-Iswaran speaks to Julie Bissett about her experiences with domestic abuse and how she pulled herself up from rock…
Dentistry
GDC ‘must modernise’ to secure future of dentistry, dental leaders tell health secretary
A dental association this week told health secretary Wes Streeting that reform of the General Dental Council (GDC) is a…
Dentistry
TMJ pain? Why it’s not always a quick nightguard fix
Jawad Abbas explains why taking a ‘short diagnostic pause’ has transformed the outcomes of TMJ patients. I’ll hold my hands…
Dentistry
New overseas registration exam provider confirmed by GDC
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed its preferred bidder for the overseas registration exam (ORE) contract, a change it…
Dentistry
Celebrating diversity: the cultural mosaic of dentistry
Emma Anastasi reports back from a visit to London Dental Arts, where Arman Barfeie is using his own background and…
Dentistry
‘Shaky and surreal’: coping with cardiac arrest in the dental practice
Lydia Austin explains how she managed a patient’s cardiac arrest in her practice and shares her advice for navigating severe…
Dentistry
Tooth regrowth breakthrough: cell location found to be vital
The discovery of ‘cellular self-organisation’ in dental development may inform future progress in tooth regrowth, researchers say. A new study…
Dentistry
Air polishing: everything dental professionals need to know
Syeda Amera Hussaini explains the benefits of air polishing in dentistry beyond purely aesthetic considerations, sharing case examples and her…
Dentistry
Annual Retention Fee increase confirmed for 2026 by GDC
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will be increased for both dentists and…
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GDC ‘intends to reform’ overseas registration exam
Almost 1,500 people have signed Dentistry‘s petition calling for a fairer overseas registration exam (ORE) booking system. Here, the executive…
Dentistry
Mouth cancer cases in England hit record high
Cases of mouth cancer in England have reached the highest levels on record, prompting experts to call for greater public…
Dentistry
Illegal tooth whitening treatments causing ‘irreversible damage’
Tooth whitening treatments that ‘burn gums and destroy teeth’ are being administered illegally across the UK, according to a BBC…
Cosmetic Dentistry
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