Researchers successfully grow teeth in laboratory
Scientists have successfully grown a human tooth in laboratory conditions, marking an important milestone in the research.
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Society champions coaching
Society champions career coaching
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) is celebrating its 10th anniversary ...
Sharps injury survey launched
Sharps injury survey launched
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced a collaboration ...
Gum and liver health linked
Gum health linked to liver disease
Periodontal disease has been linked to chronic liver conditions such as ...
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Wales set to host BOC 2025
Orthodontic conference to be hosted in Wales
The British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) is set to take place from September 24 ...
Dental waste causing harm
Consumer dental waste contributing to environmental harm
A sustainable electronics company has warned that the rise of electric ...
Calls for end to smoking
New report calls for end to smoking
A report calling for all political parties to back a fully funded strategy to ...
Report reveals workforce gap
Team approach recommended to tackle dental workforce gap
Over 5,500 vacancies were recorded across the NHS dental profession in March ...
£1.4m investment for practice
Walsall dental practice receives £1.4m investment
Mydentist has undertaken a significant merge, relocation and expansion of its ...
Mouth cancer charity launches 20th anniversary celebrations
Fundraising event for charity
The Mouth Cancer Foundation is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with its Mouth Cancer Awareness Walk 2025.
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Dental team receives recognition for patient care
Dental team receives award
The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Nottinghamshire General Anaesthetic (GA) team has been awarded a Values in Practice (VIP) Award at Queens Medical Centre.
Children’s oral health awareness competition launched
Competition launched
A new children’s competition has been launched to help raise awareness of the importance of developing good oral health habits from a young age.
Dental Complaints Service releases review for 2023-2024
Complaints review published
The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) has published its review of 2023 and 2024.
Applications open for wellbeing research funding
Research applications open
The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and wellbeing, has opened applications for its 2025 grant programme.
Dental professionals invited to college summer reception
College to host annual event
The College of General Dentistry has invited all dental professionals to attend its 2025 summer reception.
The profession reacts to the spring statement 2025
Spring statement reaction
Rachel Reeves, chancellor of the exchequer, presented the spring statement on March 26, 2025.
Calls for support in AI use for dental profession
Calls for AI support
A new white paper with recommendations for the safe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been published.
Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by parliament
Smoking bill receives support
Members of parliament have voted to pass the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation.
Wellbeing resource for dental workforce launched
Wellbeing resource launched
A new resource for the health of the entire dental team was launched by the Chief Dental Officer (CDO) at BDIA Dental Showcase on March 15, 2025.
Heath minister flags dental workforce gap
Minister flags workforce gap
The minister of state for the Department of Health and Social Care has acknowledged the dental workforce issues that stand in the way of recovery.
