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NHS 10-Year Plan: profession responds to therapy-led model
A greater emphasis on therapy-led dentistry was among the measures announced in the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, but how will…
Dentistry
Total confidence – new Colgate Total Active Prevention
The new Colgate Total Active Prevention toothpaste features a stabilised stannous formula that targets the root causes of common oral…
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Three in four adults are not regularly seeing a dentist
Three quarters of UK adults are not meeting the recommendation of seeing a dentist every 12-24 months, according to a…
Dentistry
Recognition without resource: why dental therapy has further to go
Understanding and recognition of dental therapy have come far in recent years, says Cat Edney, but how can the increased…
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Why oral health is crucial for peak physical performance in extreme conditions
A former Navy combat diver and sniper explains why good oral health is essential for survival when facing extreme conditions.…
Dentistry
Progressing while avoiding burnout – the skills no one taught us
It took a health crisis for Poppy Dunton to realise the prevalence of burnout in the dental profession – she…
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Depression linked to reduced oral microbiome diversity
Having a less varied range of microbes in the mouth may be associated with depression, a new study has found.…
Dentistry
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: who’s who in dentistry?
Several dental professionals have been awarded orders in the King’s Birthday Honours this year – find out who is being…
Dentistry
Hygienist-led dentistry: developing a trailblazing practice
Christina Chatfield discusses her pioneering approach to hygienist-led dentistry in founding Dental Health Spa, and the impact of the seaside…
Dentistry
An evolution in ultrasonic and powder therapy
What benefits does the new Varios Combi Pro2 bring to ultrasonic and powder therapy? Cat Edney shares her thoughts. As…
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GBT Live! with Faye Donald
Join Faye Donald on Thursday 19 June at 7pm as she introduces the features of the new GBT machine. In…
Oral health
Navigating burnout in dentistry: Anna Middleton shares her journey
Dental hygienist Anna Middleton reflects on the pressures facing dental professionals today and the importance of open conversations around mental…
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Prevention, connected: EMS launches new GBT machine and new outlook
EMS has officially launched its next-generation GBT machine in the UK, introducing new levels of connectivity, efficiency, and patient comfort…
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New dental hygiene training centre to open in 2026
A university has been granted £1.5 million in funding to offer courses in dental hygiene and therapy next year. From…
Dentistry
Mental illness may transmit between newlyweds through oral bacteria
Newlyweds’ anxiety, depression and insomnia levels become more similar due to sharing of oral bacteria, a new study has found.…
Dentistry
One in five people use mouthwash instead of toothbrushing
Half of adults are cutting corners in their oral hygiene routine according to new research, with one fifth opting for…
Dentistry
Recommending TePe EasyPicks: a guide for dental hygienists and therapists
TePe explains how dental hygienists and dental therapists can begin recommending EasyPicks to their patients for interdental cleaning. As dental…
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Invisible need: addressing oral health in the geriatric population
Lilia Kaur Prem discusses the oral health challenges affecting the geriatric population and how they can be addressed. ‘As I…
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Therapy-led and thriving: a case study in smart practice evolution
Cat Edney shares how dental practice The Gentle Touch’s switch to a therapist-led model transformed its workflow, patient care and…
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