Dental implants last 40 years
Dental implants used to replace single teeth continue to function well after several decades, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.
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Water fluoridation expansion
The UK government has announced the largest expansion of water fluoridation in England since the 1980s, aiming to reach an additional 1.6m people across the northeast.
GDC announces interim director
The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its interim executive director of legal and governance, effective from March 2025.
MP supports clinics' campaign
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, has endorsed a South Cumbria dental practice’s plan to help address the child oral health crisis.
Diet reduces inflammation
Researchers have found that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) may lead to a decrease in inflammation in patients with severe periodontal disease.
Oral cleaning tool launched
Ordo, an oral healthcare brand, has launched a new product designed to clean tooth gaps.
£11m investment welcomed
Several societies and associations have voiced their support for the new national supervised toothbrushing programme announced by the UK government. The scheme is set to invest £11m to improve children’s oral health in England.
Dental education partnership
In a groundbreaking partnership, Colgate-Palmolive and the UK government have united to transform children’s oral health. A pioneering Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme was announced today by the Department of Health and Social Care.
College endorses guidance
The College of General Dentistry has endorsed newly updated guidance on tooth decay in children from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP).
Suffolk dental facilities open
The University of Suffolk’s Dental Community Interest Company (CIC) and teaching facilities were officially opened by His Royal Highness (HRH) the Duke of Gloucester on March 4, 2025.
Updates to CPD processes
The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced changes to its continuing professional development (CPD) processes.
Charity endorses HPV Awareness
The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging everyone to spread knowledge, support prevention, and advocate for a future where HPV-related diseases are a thing of the past on HPV Awareness Day, March 4.
Tooth decay guidance published
The NHS Education for Scotland’s (NES) Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has published updated clinical guidance. The new guidance supports dental teams to improve and maintain the oral health of their younger patients.
GDC publishes education review
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Review of Education for the academic year 2023-2024, highlighting its quality assurance activities across dental education programmes in the UK.
Action needed to address decay
Data from NHS England has revealed that over 30,000 children and young people underwent hospital tooth extractions due to decay in 2024. In response to these figures, the Oral Health Foundation has urged the government to take action to address the issue.
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