BSPD statement on extractions
The pandemic has shone a harsh spotlight on some long-standing issues including the persistent and immoral inequalities we see in children’s oral health.
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New report highlights concerns
A report has been published by Swansea Bay Community Health Council - an independent statutory body that exists to represent the interests of patients and the public - and concerns dentistry issues faced by people living in the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot areas.
Cost of living crisis
"I had to choose between heating our house or saving my tooth," Melanie Fudge-Horton.
Gum Health Day 2022
‘Treat Your Gums’ is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2022, to be celebrated on May 12 in the UK and around the world.
Mental Health Awareness Week
The impact prolonged stress has on our body and wellbeing – including our dental health – can be significant.
Child tooth extraction backlog
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned government must act decisively to deal with the backlogs for child tooth extractions, as new figures show the number of treatments more than halved during the pandemic.
Ministers urged to ‘level up’
The British Dental Association (BDA) has backed calls from Healthwatch England for urgent and fundamental reform of NHS dentistry to be delivered by next year, as new figures point to the depth of access problems, and the risk of widening oral health inequality.
DIY dentistry with chewing gum
A woman with her two front teeth missing has revealed how she uses chewing gum to fill the gap – a form of DIY dentistry.
Charity set to help refugees
On Sunday, May 8, London-based charity, the Dental Wellness Trust will provide urgent, free of charge oral health screenings and restorative dentistry for 35 child refugees and child asylum seekers living in the boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Westminster.
Virtual reality targets mouth
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have exploited the sensitivity of the mouth to devise a practical new way for people to receive tactile feedback in virtual worlds.
Biofilm webinar
Join Jenny Nixon on May 19 at 7pm for a webinar that is perfect for dental nurses.
Water fluoridation schemes
The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England recently welcomed plans to expand water fluoridation schemes across England, to improve children’s oral health.
Dentsply Sirona World
In its ongoing commitment to provide an excellent clinical education platform and empower dental professionals to provide their patients with best-in-class dental care, Dentsply Sirona announced the ultimate experience in digital dentistry, Dentsply Sirona World, from September 15-17, 2022, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV.
Access gap for school children
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned government must pick up the pace on the reform of NHS dentistry, following an investigation from the BBC which found that teachers have requested charities to step in to provide access to dental care for school children.
England’s ‘dental deserts’
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has launched a new report today highlighting the parts of England at most risk of becoming ‘dental deserts’ without government action.
