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Teens warned not to get oral piercings

Skin piercings might be the rage among teens, but researchers from Tel Aviv University have found good reasons to think…

Dentists struggle to find jobs in Northern Ireland

Editor’s blog 9: With a wave and a smile

Hello once again, and welcome to the latest editor’s blog\. With a lot of news and the World Aesthetic Congress…

Preventive Dentistry now on YouTube

With the latest entry into his video blog going live on YouTube, Tom Roberts is rightly excited. He delves into…

Study links sleep apnoea to memory loss

UCLA researchers have, for the first time, discovered that people with sleep apnoea show tissue loss in brain regions that…

Dentistry at Queen’s tops Times Good University Guide

Dentistry at Queen’s tops The Times Good University Guide

Queen’s University Belfast has been rated as the top institution in the UK for the study of dentistry by The…

‘Speedy’ orthodontics uses patient’s own bone

Dental experts reckon they have improved upon a surgical procedure that rapidly straightens teeth in months instead of years. Researchers…

The perils of inflation

There has been a spate of economic data over recent months concerning the rising cost of living. Mortgage, food shopping…

Irish children ‘getting better at brushing’

Oral piercings can lead to dental problems

Tongue and lips piercings can create dental complications, according to a new study. Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have…

JK Williams Gold Medal awarded

‘Mystery shopper’ reveals woeful registration statistics

Harney announces consultation on health information

Mouth cancer checks DO happen, say dentists

A report revealing an alarming number of dental patients going without mouth cancer checks has prompted a tide of protest…

‘Morale’ survey reveals VDPs’ low over NHS future

A survey to discover the morale of Vocational Dental Practioners (VDPs) in the UK revealed low scores when it came…

Golfers more likely to be diabetic

People who like to get out on the golf course for a round or two – thinking they are doing…

University of Kent launches degree in dentistry aimed at DCPs

A unique degree course aimed at dental care professionals will be launched at the University of Kent’s Medway campus this…

New dentistry degree for dental care professionals

The first-ever degree course in the UK aimed specifically at dental care professionals (DCPs) is being launched at the University…