Queuing for NHS appointments
A Norfolk dental practice has had queues of “more than 300 people” for a chance to sign up.
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Children are “hit the hardest”
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned oral health inequality among the young is set to widen, as new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats indicates 6.5 million children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year.
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The human side of management
Ben Richardson breaks down the psychology of leadership, and how you can implement it within your own career.
Dental decontamination survey
CleanCert Hygiene is conducting a nationwide Dental Survey to provide an insight into the challenges of dental decontamination for all dental professionals.
Somerset's oral health crisis
Somerset residents have shared their worries about the ongoing dental access issues for children in the area.
NHS dentistry inquiry
During the Health and Social Care Committee’s inquiry into NHS dentistry, ministers heard from Healthwatch England representatives concerning the effect of increased fees and the cost of living crisis on patient access.
Anxiety triggers investigation
The Medical Protection Society (MPS) Foundation is funding research which aims to develop interventions for patients who suffer from extreme anxiety when visiting the dentist.
NHS clinical waste strategy
Rebecca Waters explains how the revised guidance improves sustainability.
Non-invasive cancer test
Scientists from the University of Surrey have developed a proof-of-concept test called Pandora that was shown to be over 92 per cent accurate at identifying patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The test was also shown to be more than 80 per cent accurate at identifying patients with pre-cancer or oral epithelial dysplasia (OED).
Rising costs survey
With NHS dental charges in England set to jump by 8.5 per cent on April 24, 2023, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the government that costs are now shaping the clinical choices made by millions of patients.
Closures “heartbreaking"
Councillors have described the situation in Lincolnshire as “heartbreaking” as the area faces increasing dental access issues due to practice closures.
Alcohol pricing legislation
The implementation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation is associated with significant reductions in alcohol-specific deaths among those from the most socio-economically deprived areas in Scotland, suggests a study published in The Lancet.
Highest rate of oral disease
A new report shows that over half of all adults in the World Health Organisation (WHO) European Region had a major oral disease in 2019, the highest prevalence worldwide. It is urging member states to increase access to safe, effective and affordable essential oral health care as part of universal health coverage.
"Dental deserts" rising
Over six in ten local areas in England have seen a rise in the number of people per dentist since 2019, new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
Teen vaping risks
Young teen smokers who also vape may be at heightened risk of persistent and heavier smoking in their late teens, reveal the combined findings of two nationally representative UK and US studies, published online in the journal Tobacco Control.
