University of Plymouth

Final year at dental school: the unspoken challenges of being on the edge of graduation

Recent dental graduate Al Hussein Hamed opens up about what final year of dental school taught him – both as…

Dentistry

Dental schools urge government to expand training places

Increase UK training places in dentistry and dental hygiene to help secure long-term sustainability of NHS dentistry, the government has…

Dentistry

Dental clinics and urgent visits: what does NHS dental access look like as 2025 begins?

More urgent dental appointments and free dental clinics are among some of the measures being taken to tackle the NHS…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 16 September 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse…

Dentistry

Master restorative dentistry: discover the online course built for busy dental professionals

The University of Plymouth introduces its online MSc, tailored specifically for busy dental practitioners to carry out in their own…

Endodontics

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World Alzheimer’s Day – is your dental practice dementia-friendly?

Today marks World Alzheimer’s Day – and for the first time ever, a guide has been put together to promote…

Dentistry

Mental health – review suggests little or no evidence of research into wellbeing of dental nurses

Little or no research has been carried out into the mental health of dental nurses, a report shows. While there…

Dental Nursing

The link between gum disease and oral cancer

Researchers have studied the possible links between the bacteria that cause gum disease and the progression of oral cancer  The team…

Dentistry

New research shows mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise

Although exercise is known to reduce blood pressure, the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience…

Dentistry

Key new molecules uncovered that could help with tooth loss and regeneration

New research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament, which helps keep the tooth stable…

Dentistry

Research indicates dentists can underdiagnose when faced with time pressure

Dentists can miss important details on X-rays when put under time pressure, according to new research led by the University…

Dentistry