Dentistry

Experts slam dentistry ‘double standard’ as GPs receive funding uplift

The government has announced a £485 million budget uplift for GPs, leading experts to question why funding for dentistry has…

Dentistry

Volunteering beyond the clinic: dental care in Luxor

Chinwe Akuonu shares her experience of volunteering to deliver dental care to underserved communities in Luxor, Egypt. Earlier this month,…

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Improving fluoride treatment acceptance through taste and efficiency

Taste perception can play a crucial role in shaping a patient’s oral health habits and response to treatment. This article…

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What’s your handpiece persona?

Choosing the right dental handpiece is as much a clinical decision as a financial one. It shapes comfort, confidence and…

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Pledged 700,000 extra appointments expanded to non-urgent cases

The 700,000 additional dental appointments promised by the government will now apply to a broader scope of cases, following criticism…

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Managing TMD: from diagnostic uncertainty to supported self-management

Justin Durham and Alexandra Penn break down the latest approach to early diagnosis and self-management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in…

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Seven in 10 elite athletes have periodontal disease

Elite athletes have significantly worse dental health than their peers, a study has found – with 70% presenting with periodontal…

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Amalgam ban: is the risk to practices bigger than the risk to patients?

With amalgam set to be banned globally from 2034, Kev Patel considers the potential impact on UK dentistry – is…

Dentistry

How switching to a digital ecosystem can make every patient consultation count

Restorative and aesthetic specialist Dr Amit Patel explains how he is redefining the patient experience by placing digital technology at…

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From biomimetic science to clinical practice: peptides in regenerative dentistry and medicine

Join Victoria Sampson on 25 February at 7pm as she discusses peptides in regenerative dentistry and medicine from biomimetic science…

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Financial dentophobia has caused one in four Brits to delay treatment

One quarter of Brits have delayed dentist visits due to fear of the cost of treatment, known as financial dentophobia.…

Dentistry

How to help patients maintain oral health during Ramadan

Sakina Syed discusses the potential oral health impacts of fasting during Ramadan and how dental professionals can help their patients…

Dentistry

Cost of NHS tooth extractions up by five million pounds

Decay-related tooth extractions cost the NHS £51.2 million in the 2024/5 financial year, up from £45.8 million the previous year, according…

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Malocclusions associated with tooth loss risk

Malocclusions such as anterior crossbite have been linked with a greater risk of tooth loss in a new study. A…

Dentistry

Looksmaxxing and the rise of internet-based orthotropics   

Grant McIntyre discusses the trend of looksmaxxing – what is it and what are the dangers of internet-based orthotropics? There…

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Clearly connected dentistry: how W&H is shaping the future of digital imaging and workflows

The values that built W&H are the same values driving its digital future, expressed in a modern way. Trust has…

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Trainee dental nurses must now begin formal training one year sooner

Trainee dental nurses will now be required to begin a recognised training programme within one year of starting work under…

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Latest changes to Welsh NHS dental regulations released

The Welsh Government has released updated NHS dental regulations, though the timing of this publication was dubbed ‘callousness or incompetence’…

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Diving deep: how daily sea swims drive exceptional dental care

James Madeley from mydentist shares his experience with year-round cold water swims and how they have benefitted him both personally…

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