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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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Minister Cautious: LDCs Told – UDAs For Now

The annual LDC conference may have appeared to those delivering NHS care, as a triumph of hope over experience. Read more