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Experts to design quieter dental drills to reduce dental anxiety

Experts are designing a dental drill that minimises noise without compromising efficiency as research shows its a key source of dental anxiety.

What are the motivations for NHS dentistry in England?

Early career ideals may draw dentists into the NHS – but building pressure around the NHS contract and finances are pushing many away. This is according to a new study that looked into the motivations…

Why reforming the ORE would benefit NHS dentistry

‘A fairer system would not only help candidates like me but also benefit the NHS and patients’ – we hear from an overseas-trained dentist, who wishes to remain anonymous, who explains why overseas registration exam…

Autumn budget 2025: what it means for dentistry

The UK government released the autumn budget today, with the freeze on income tax thresholds extended and changes to salary sacrifice schemes among the leading headlines.

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Garlic ‘shows promise’ as a mouthwash alternative

Garlic extract has been found to have similar antimicrobial efficacy to other widely used antiseptic and disinfectant mouthwashes like chlorhexidine by a new literature review. University of Sharjah researchers compared the antimicrobial properties of garlic extract with those of chlorhexidine in clinical practice. The results suggest that higher concentrations of… Read more

Most GDC registrants are dissatisfied with fitness to practise process

Most dental professionals are dissatisfied with the fitness to practise process and the outcome of their case, according to the General Dental Council (GDC). Released by the regulator today (20 November), a new survey found that both informants making fitness to practise complaints and registrants facing proceedings were unhappy with… Read more

NHS dentistry: Fund it or lose it

Reform is promised, but progress hinges on Ministers putting their money where their mouth is, says Eddie Crouch. Read more

Government orders investigation into costs and practices of private dentistry

Chancellor Rachel Reeves ordered a market study into private dentistry this week amidst concerns of ‘hidden costs’, reports suggest. The minister – who is set to announce her budget next week – has written to the Competition and Markets Authority, urging it to investigate the costs and practices of private… Read more

New dental training facility will provide NHS care for thousands

A new dental clinic that will train 130 new dental students a year and provide NHS care to more than 5,000 has been given the green light. Read more

Children’s access to NHS dentistry remains ‘very poor’, analysis shows

Rates of tooth decay among children remain very poor, new analysis shows – but experts suggest ‘cautious optimism’ surrounding government interventions. Read more