Toothbrush-shaped ultrasound
Researchers have developed a toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer that can provide a less invasive screening for gum disease.
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MP visits community clinic
Rachel Hopkins, MP for Luton and South Bedfordshire, has visited Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Liverpool Road clinic in Luton.
New mobile unit unveiled
Dentaid The Dental Charity is set to launch its 11th dental unit at Crawley Open House on June 18, 2025.
DCP renewal period opens
The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened its annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs).
Dental therapists win award
Two dental therapists have been awarded the Robin Davies Dental Care Professional (DCP) Research Award 2025 to help improve dental care for autistic children.
Free school meal expansion
The government has announced it will extend the provision of free school meals to include all pupils whose household is on Universal Credit. The expansion will come into effect from the start of the 2026 school year.
Oral care brand in mini-series
A London based oral care brand has received advice from business guru Deborah Meaden, as part of a new mini-series designed to give practical support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Employer receives recognition
Dental practice management software company Henry Schein One UK has been listed as one of the UK’s top employers in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2025’ survey. It is the company’s third consecutive year of being nominated.
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Charity celebrates volunteers
In honour of Volunteers’ Week (2 June to 8 June, 2025), Dentaid the Dental Charity is celebrating all the people who give up their time to help the charity change lives through dental care.
Diet and oral heath
Data from the Oral Health Foundation has revealed a persistent gap in patient awareness around the link between oral health and diet.
Dental team does charity walk
A team of dental professionals in Newark has completed a 16 mile walk across the Peak District to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Mental health care for staff
Mental health support is set to be made available across 12 dental practices over the coming weeks as part of a new collaboration.
Increase in workforce needed
The Dental Schools Council (DSC) has called on the government to urgently commit to expanding dental training places to address the UK’s escalating oral healthcare crisis.
Dental decay rates in England
The Nuffield Trust has published a new analysis on the state of child dental health across different regions of England.
Oral health adjuncts promoted
Dental professionals have been urged to reconsider how they manage patients who appear disengaged with their oral health, with a rallying call to “exhaust every option” before considering palliative care.
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