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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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.
Read more: GDC Report Highlights AI Applications and Challenges in Dentistry
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.
Read more: UK Registered Dental Care Professional Numbers Rise Again
The new name is much more fitting, and reflects younger colleagues‘ experience and potential.
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.
Read more: Toothpaste Made from Hair Could Help Repair Teeth, Say Scientists
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.
Read more: John Mew (1928–2025): Orthodontist, and Controversial Figure in British Dentistry
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.
A routine orthodontic consultation in Wyoming led to an unexpected medical discovery involving a 13-year-old patient.
![Enhancing Waiting List Data Collection for CDS [England]](https://www.gdpuk.com/images/2025/res/data_data.jpg "Enhancing Waiting List Data Collection for Community Dental Services in England")
Following advocacy by the British Dental Association (BDA), NHS England has issued new guidance to improve the collection of waiting time data for assessments and treatment within Community Dental Service (CDS) settings, specifically for vulnerable adults and children.
Read more: Enhancing Waiting List Data Collection for CDS [England]