Dental News Hub

Welcome to the Dental News Hub by Kilburn Communications – your trusted PR agency for the dental industry.

Sink your teeth into the latest stories impacting the dental world. Our sharp PR and editorial team at Kilburn Communications bring you relevant stories and key updates, all tailored for dentists and dental professionals.

Water fluoridation scheme to expand by 2030

The UK government plans to expand water fluoridation to an additional 1.6 million people by 2030, impacting north-east England.

Patients’ satisfaction with the NHS is at a record low

New data suggests that just 21% of adult patients in Britain are satisfied with the NHS, with deep concerns around A&E, GP, and dental care.

The dental profession reacts to the 2025 spring statement

The dental profession reacts to the spring statement, delivered by the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, on March 26 2025 in the House of Commons...

New white paper highlights safe practice for AI in healthcare

A new white paper, Avoiding the AI ‘Off-Switch’: Make AI Work for Clinicians, to Deliver for Patients, suggests how embracing AI in healthcare, such as decision-support tools, can enhance dental and medical practice...

Office for National Statistics reveals NHS satisfaction levels

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on public access and satisfaction of NHS services in England, including experiences of local dentistry...

Black Ivy Design transforms House of Dental with a luxury revamp

Leanne Armstrong is the Founder and Creative Director of Black Ivy Design. Here, she discusses how she worked on a complete dental practice redesign, while remaining operational for NHS patients throughout the process...

Nearly 25% of kids skip brushing teeth, new study reveals

A study has revealed that almost a quarter of children (24 per cent) skip brushing their teeth altogether because they ‘forget or become distracted’...

Dentists urge Government: antibiotics should not become a substitute for treatment

In an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, dentists have warned that failing to meet demand for urgent dental care increases pressure on the health service, as antibiotics become a substitute for treatment...

Dental groups welcome £11m boost for oral health

As published in The Dentist, Dental associations and groups have welcomed the UK government’s new national supervised toothbrushing programme, which will invest £11m to improve children’s oral health in England...

Study finds that dental implants continue to function after 40 years

A recent study has demonstrated that single dental implants used for tooth replacement exhibit sustained functionality even after four decades. This research represents the longest follow-up study of single dental implants conducted to date...

4 common dental issues seniors should know about

While many age-related dental issues can be managed or even prevented with the right care...

Study reveals that smoking one cigarette ‘could cut life expectancy’

A single cigarette could steal 20 minutes of your life, according to new research, but quitting now could help you reclaim years…

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