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.
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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.
Poor wellbeing reported
Almost two thirds (63 per cent) of dental professionals said they are frequently burnt out and exhausted, while almost one in five (18 per cent) described their mental wellbeing as “of concern”, according to a survey from Dental Protection.
Training collaboration set up
Agilio Dental and the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) have launched a new partnership.
Dental team supports colleague
The Museum Square Dental Practice team has come together to support its colleague, Xyanthe Lambert, as she undergoes treatment for stage four bowel cancer.
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Dentist set to run marathon
Greg Paysden, a dentist and supporter of children’s health, will be running the London Marathon in April 2025 to raise £10k for Children with Cancer UK.
Vaping campaign launched
A youth vaping awareness campaign has been launched, which highlights concerns over super-sized disposable vapes, ahead of the upcoming parliamentary vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Calls for funding
Barriers to running supervised toothbrushing programmes for young children must be overcome if the UK government is to successfully tackle childhood tooth decay, researchers have said.
MPs to tackle 'dental desert'
Dorset Labour MPs have joined forces to push for more action to tackle the 'dental desert’ in the county.
Menopause and oral health
Juliette Reeves discusses how clinicians can support patients during a difficult life change.
Vaping linked to gum health
Vaping has been linked to increased plaque levels and inflammatory markers, according to a new systematic review.
