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What’s next for the British Fluoridation Society?

Ray Lowry, the secretary and treasurer of the British Fluoridation Society (BFS), explains how the society has evolved and adapted.…

Oral health

Government CQC review identifies ‘significant failings’

A government review has identified failings within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which are ‘hampering its ability to identify poor…

Dentistry

Surgical charity programme benefits from a significant legacy

The surgical charity Operation Smile is now the beneficiary of a significant legacy fund donation from The European Aligner Society,…

Dentistry

A guide to laser technology in peri-implantitis treatment

Are you looking to integrate laser technology into patient care? This month, Morven McCauley shares a guide to choosing the…

Columnists

Decoding updated decontamination guidance in Scotland

Decon Pete breaks down key changes to the Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 and what they mean for dental decontamination…

Columnists

Dental Practice Accelerator: the halfway point

At the halfway milestone of the Dental Practice Accelerator programme, Hannan Saleem and the mentors discuss how life changing this…

Dentistry

Experts condemn ‘alarming’ UK sugar consumption data

More than eight in 10 people (84%) in the UK eat at least one sugary snack per day according to…

Dentistry

Dentistry’s guide to caries management

Introduction to dental caries Dental teams know only too well the challenges that patients with poor oral health bring to…

Dentistry

How a dental therapist-led approach benefits all

A practice using a dental therapist-led system shares what this involves, and why it has been invaluable to both patients…

Dentistry

The 2024 Irish Dentistry Awards shortlist

FMC is thrilled to announce the finalists of this year’s Irish Dentistry Awards – congratulations to all who made it.…

Dentistry

Calls for water fluoridation scheme in Blackpool

Experts are calling for the fluoridation of Blackpool’s drinking water to help combat high levels of child tooth decay in…

Dentistry

Death by heart disease 66% more likely after tooth loss, study says

People who have lost multiple teeth are two thirds more likely to die from heart disease, according to a new…

Dentistry

HR and employment law – where are we now?

Join Elizabeth Last and Sarah Buxton at 7pm on Wednesday 30 July as they discuss HR and employment law –…

Dentistry

How can dental professionals promote better nutrition?

With the rise in obesity-related cancer cases, Nina Farmer shares the nutrition advice she gives to her patients. Following on…

Dentistry

Paris 2024: new department to provide dental care to athletes

A first-of-its-kind oral health department has been created for the Paris 2024 Olympics to provide athletes with more specialised dental…

Dentistry

More than 35,000 Scots left NHS dentistry for private care

Thousands of people in Scotland have walked away from NHS dentistry and opted for private dental care since 2019. According…

Dentistry Scotland

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: what can practices learn from it?

This month, Lucie Simic discusses why Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a blueprint for engaging the modern workforce in dental…

Business

Up your game in impression taking: clinical insights for undergraduates

From changing techniques to seating trays, Mohammad Khalfan reveals his top clinical tips and advice when it comes to impression…

Dentistry

Two thirds of Scottish dentists believe payment reform is an improvement

Some 66% of Scottish dentists believe last year’s SDR (Statement of Dental Remuneration) changes are an improvement of the previous…

Dentistry Scotland