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CDO Seeks To Influence Dental Record Keeping Arms Race

Details: Published: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 09:44; Written by Peter Ingle; Hits: 1852

Connoisseurs of the leopards eating people faces meme, may want to spare a thought for the CDO, the GDC clinical advisers, and NHS England.

In the latest Your NHS dentistry and oral health update, Jason Wong, CDO England, led with the government‘s ambitious 10 year plan. As things stand, however, all those extra appointments are likely to see a lot less clinical activity delivered than the Department of Health and Social Care would like.

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Adult Pacifier Trend: Potential Dental Risks

Details: Published: Tuesday, 26 August 2025 07:14; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2162

A recent viral social media trend, intended to alleviate anxiety, has garnered significant attention, particularly in China, where it has amassed over 68 million views on the video-sharing platform Douyin. Although initially confined to China, the trend has since gained traction in the Western world through TikTok.

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GDC Report Highlights AI Applications and Challenges in Dentistry

Details: Published: Thursday, 21 August 2025 05:22; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2218

The General Dental Council (GDC) has released a report exploring the current use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental services and its implications for professionals, patients, and the wider sector.

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UK Registered Dental Care Professional Numbers Rise Again

Details: Published: Wednesday, 20 August 2025 10:10; Written by Peter Ingle; Hits: 1611

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register has expanded to its largest size in recent years, following the annual renewal period.

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Now Known as 'Resident Dentists'

Details: Published: Tuesday, 19 August 2025 09:27; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2497

The new name is much more fitting, and reflects younger colleagues‘ experience and potential.

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Toothpaste Made from Hair Could Help Repair Teeth, Say Scientists

Details: Published: Monday, 18 August 2025 10:52; Written by News Editor; Hits: 1922

Researchers at King‘s College London have developed a groundbreaking toothpaste made from keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool, that could repair damaged tooth enamel and prevent decay.

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John Mew (1928–2025): Orthodontist, and Controversial Figure in British Dentistry

Details: Published: Sunday, 17 August 2025 16:02; Written by News Editor; Hits: 4196

John Mew, who has died aged 96, was a British orthodontist best known for developing and promoting “orthotropics,” an alternative philosophy of facial growth and orthodontic treatment.

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Your Regulator Needs Your Input!

Details: Published: Friday, 15 August 2025 09:29; Written by Peter Ingle; Hits: 1796

Right now the GDC is asking more from you than just your annual registration fee. There is a rare opportunity for registrants to be heard, but there is a rapidly approaching deadline.

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Orthodontic X-Rays Revealed a Surprise

Details: Published: Thursday, 14 August 2025 15:30; Written by News Editor; Hits: 2099

A routine orthodontic consultation in Wyoming led to an unexpected medical discovery involving a 13-year-old patient.

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