Faculty of Dental Surgery

Latest Stories
Two fifths of dentists say it will take ‘at least a year’ to clear COVID backlog
Around 40% of dentists report it will take 12 months or longer to tackle the backlog of patients at their…
Dentistry
Thinking of the future – the Faculty of Dental Surgery and responding to COVID-19
Matthew Garrett has recently taken office as the new dean at the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal…
Dentistry
Dentists warn parents about sugary drinks this Christmas as Coca-Cola trucks role into town
Paediatric dentists are warning parents not to allow their children to develop a taste for sugary drinks. Warnings come as the Coca-Cola…
Oral health
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Around 40% of…
Dentistry
Faculty of Dental Surgery calls on schools to go sugar free
The Faculty of Dental Surgery is urging school dinners in England to go sugar free. It hopes this will help combat high tooth decay rates…
Oral health
Care homes aren’t giving residents oral health care needed
The Care Quality Commission says care homes aren’t doing enough to ensure residents get the oral health care they need.…
Oral health
Dentists could play a greater role in detecting diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says.…
Dentistry
UK schools ranked last for providing oral health education
UK schools rank last for promoting good oral health, according to an FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) survey. Only 29% of parents…
Oral health
Almost six in 10 children didn’t see an NHS dentist last year
Almost six in 10 (57.7%) children between one and four years old didn’t visit an NHS dentist last year. That’s…
Dentistry
Experts warn of serious risks to oral health from tongue piercings
Patients with tongue and lip piercings are being reminded of the damage that can be done to their oral health. The…
Oral health
More children admitted to hospital for tooth decay than broken arms
More children under 10 are admitted to hospital as a result of tooth decay than those needing care for broken…
Oral health
At least 1.8 million pensioners suffering with urgent dental condition
At least 1.8 million people aged 65 and over could have an urgent dental condition, a new report has suggested.…
Oral health
‘Scandalous’ figures prompt call for better oral health education
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is calling for urgent implementation of better oral health education to help stop…
Oral health
Over £150,000 awarded in grants to help improve oral health
The Faculty of Dental Surgery has awarded more than £150,000 in grants for dental care professionals to undertake research. Some…
Oral health
‘Cake culture’ fuelling oral health and obesity
Professor Nigel Hunt has warned of the dangers to oral health when celebrating special occasions at work with cake. Speaking…
Oral health
Register for webinar
Share
Add to calendar