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Behaviour change intervention for periodontal disease—does it help?

MANCHESTER, England: Many dental professionals use behavioural techniques alongside routine oral hygiene advice to help patients improve their brushing and ...

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UK government broadens scope of extra NHS dental slots

LONDON, England: More patients are set to benefit from expanded access to National Health Service (NHS) dental services in the UK following clarification of...

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“Dentistry is in its most exciting phase”

Dr Martin Wanendeya is an award-winning implant dentist with a passion for restoring function, aesthetics and confidence for his patients. Alongside ...

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Children’s tooth extractions highlight gaps in NHS dental access

LONDON, England: Dental health in children remains a significant public health concern, and new data has underscored ongoing pressures on services. Recent ...

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3D-printing expo Formnext 2026 names UK as partner country

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: The organisers of the Formnext 3D-printing expo and convention have named the UK as the partner country of this year’s ...

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Therapeutic pulpotomy emerging as an alternative to root canal therapy

DUNDEE, Scotland: Management of irreversible pulpitis in permanent teeth is undergoing a gradual but meaningful shift. Advances in diagnostic understanding ...

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Using AI in dentistry to minimise the risk of formal complaints

Formal complaints are one of the most stressful aspects of clinical dental practice and are widely recognised as a significant source of professional ...

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Study highlights oral health challenges in children with severe obesity

BORDEAUX, France: Research on children with severe or complex obesity suggests that oral health is often sidelined, despite its close links to overall ...

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Cutting dentistry’s nitrous oxide footprint

LONDON, England: The National Health Service (NHS) has committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and is focused on reducing anaesthetic gas use. In UK ...

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Linda AI secures funding to expand AI-driven front-desk support

DUBLIN, Ireland: Linda AI, a health technology startup expanding front-desk capacity in dental practices, has raised €2.6 million in capital in an ...

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New digital medical device supports self-management of jaw pain

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England: A new app designed to support patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) has recently been launched as the world’s first...

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The endodontic challenge in patients with diabetes: Pathophysiology, clinical impact and treatment considerations

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that has emerged as a major global health concern. It is broadly classified into two main types. Type...

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New care network improves dental access for cancer survivors

LEEDS, England: Improving oral healthcare for patients who have completed treatment for head and neck cancer remains a persistent challenge in the UK. Many ...

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Can AI help dental practices cut their carbon footprint?

DUBLIN, Ireland: Sustainability is now widely recognised as a core responsibility in dentistry, although translating this into measurable action remains ...

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Glasgow Caledonian to lead national doctoral programme in oral health

GLASGOW, Scotland: Glasgow Caledonian University has recently secured £2.6 million (€3.0 million*) to lead a new UK-wide doctoral training programme ...

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Scottish pilot models impact of water fluoridation

DUNDEE, Scotland: Water fluoridation may offer a route to improving children’s oral health in Scotland, according to new modelling work. The researchers ...

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Save the date: GC announces One Week of Excellence in Japan in October 2026

TOKYO, Japan: Leading dental manufacturer GC Corp. has invited global dental professionals to save the date for its sixth International Dental Symposium, ...

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Dental voucher plan criticised amid NHS dentistry crisis

LONDON, England: A proposed dental voucher scheme has reignited debate over the future of National Health Service (NHS) dentistry in England. The idea, set ...

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“Being a role model is one of the most rewarding ways to transfer knowledge and skills”

Role models shape how dental students see the profession, their own potential and even their well-being. In a recent British Dental Journal special feature ...

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Scrap the tooth tax: campaign calls for VAT-free children’s oral care

LONDON, England: A new national campaign led by ORDO is urging the UK government to abolish the so-called “tooth tax” by removing VAT from children’s ...

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Children’s oral health crisis persists despite government action, experts warn

LEEDS, England: As a crucial dimension of the overall oral health crisis continuing to rankle across the UK, children’s access to NHS dental care and ...

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Most UK adults do not realise that periodontal disease may be associated with diabetes, study finds

LONDON, England: More than a third of UK adults in a study by periodontal health brand Corsodyl experience bleeding gingivae at least once a month when they...

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Root canal therapy linked to reduced inflammation and improved blood glucose control

LONDON, England: Although periapical periodontitis can increase systemic inflammation and is associated with cardiovascular risk and impaired glycaemic ...

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Study investigates chairside HIV testing in London dental clinics

LONDON, England: In the Global North, HIV/Aids is often seen as a historic problem; however, as UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima stressed in a new ...

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DS World: “Creating space for networking and debate”

In October, Dentsply Sirona World came to the UK for the first time. Held in partnership with the local Platform for Exchange of Experience, Research and ...

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Oral health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer: What a new systematic review reveals

ABERDEEN, Scotland: Head and neck cancer is a highly debilitating disease that has profound consequences for oral function, nutrition, communication and ...

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New dental training centre to open in Barking and boost NHS care

BARKING, England: Queen Mary University of London, in partnership with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council, has announced the opening of a ...

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Dentsply Sirona: Advancing endodontics through evidence, quality and innovation

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: With a heritage of more than 150 years in dentistry, Dentsply Sirona is highlighting trust as a central theme in its endodontic ...

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Mouth cancer incidence in England hits all-time high

LEEDS, England: Recent epidemiological studies and global cancer surveillance indicate a significant increase in the incidence and mortality rates of mouth ...

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Ethnic inequalities in UK oral health: Evidence, gaps and priorities for action

LONDON, England: The structural asymmetries that pervade society as a whole are inevitably reproduced within specific industries, dentistry being no ...

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