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AI scribes guidance: what it means for dental practices
It has been another busy week across the dental sector. Take a look at our snapshot of this week’s industry…
Dentistry
Dentistry brief remains undecided as Dame Diana Johnson joins DHSC
Dentistry’s ministerial lead remains unclear after this week’s government reshuffle, with Dame Diana Johnson joining the Department of Health and…
Dentistry
NHS dental contract reform: what’s changed and where do we go from here?
For more than 20 years, NHS dental contract reform has been one of the biggest issues facing dentistry in England.…
Dentistry
Will Andy Burnham reform the NHS dental contract?
As ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham is sworn in as leader of the Labour Party and our next Prime…
Dentistry
Dental experts celebrate energy drink ban as official timeline set
The government has confirmed that new laws banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s will come into force…
Dentistry
Nigel Carter OBE – the public voice of oral health
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, former chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation and one of UK dentistry’s most prominent public…
Dentistry
Oral Health Index reveals differences between UK and US oral health
The newly published Oral Health Index, which draws on data amassed by Hello Pearl, highlights significant differences in oral health…
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From celebration to change: Vaisakhi in Parliament
Simran Bains reflects on the 19th annual Vaisakhi celebrations in Parliament and explains why faith leaders and healthcare professionals must…
Dentistry
When I took NHS Dentistry to Parliament…
James Smith, associate dentist at mydentist in Haslington, Crewe, explains why he took the case for NHS dentistry reform to…
Dentistry
First complete NHS standards for children’s oral health aim to localise care
In a ‘pivotal moment’, NHS England has released updated standards for children’s oral health which prioritise uncomplicated care in the…
Dentistry
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister: what this means for dentistry
As Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation, the dental profession is left asking what its political future holds. Today…
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Prevention will fail if communication does not land
A few months into his role as senior editor of Dentistry.co.uk, Patrick Johnston comments on one theme that keeps coming…
Dentistry
Experts slam cuts to ‘vital’ dental public health roles
Experts have warned that cuts to dental public health roles could weaken prevention work in some of England’s most deprived…
Dentistry
Could a silicone toothbrush help patients who struggle with brushing?
On World Environment Day (5 June), a new review suggests a silicone toothbrush may offer more than environmental benefits –…
Dentistry
NHS Modernisation Bill: patient records to be centralised across health and care services
A single patient record will avoid people having to repeat dental and medical information to different NHS providers under the…
Dentistry
Dental public health ‘stuck in limbo’, experts warn
Dental experts have said that ‘huge delays’ to the merger of NHS England and the Department of Health and Social…
Dentistry
Sugar-free gum could save £388 million in dental services
Consuming three pieces of sugar-free gum per day is ‘clinically proven’ to have oral health benefits according to newly-released research.…
Dentistry
Experts call for health focus in spring budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to address the UK’s ‘poor track record of preventing ill health’ as part of…
Dentistry
Tobacco use declining worldwide, says WHO
Published today, a World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that tobacco use is declining across the globe. The findings…
Dentistry
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