oral health inequalities

Scottish children have best oral health on record – but disparities remain stark

A record 76% of Scottish Primary 1 children had no obvious tooth decay according to a new report, but children’s…

Oral health

CQC warns of persistent inequalities in children’s oral health

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) warned that children’s oral health inequalities persisted across England, with five-year-olds in the most deprived…

Dentistry

How long will amalgam waste remain a challenge after 2034 phase-out?

This week in dentistry, analysis found that dental practices could continue managing amalgam waste for decades after the global phase-out…

Dentistry

Registration versus participation: two million NHS-registered Scots have not seen a dentist within two years

An Edinburgh dentist has challenged the prominence given to Scotland’s 95.1% registration rate, arguing that NHS dental participation in Scotland…

Dentistry

Exploring the mouth-mind connection in patient behaviour

Bupa Dental Care’s ‘Dental Health Is… Live’ conference explored the mouth-mind connection which means that confidence, wellbeing and everyday experiences…

Dentistry

NHS dental activity is on the rise, but has access kept pace?

The government has released new figures showing that NHS dental activity has increased by 6% since last year, but the…

Dentistry

Complex care pathways: is the NHS model fit for high-need patients?

Complex care pathways could improve care for patients with high levels of disease, says Ian Gordon, but questions remain over…

Dentistry