National Dental News
- New brush biopsy could detect mouth cancer in under one hourA brush test for mouth cancer could replace more than 90% of painful scalpel biopsy procedures, according to Queen Mary University London (QMUL) researchers. With mouth cancer among the world’s most rapidly increasing causes of early death, the research team aimed to find an alternative to scalpel biopsies – which can cause infection or damage…
- Halfway through 2026 – is your CPD plan still on track?LonDEC shares some advice for keeping your 2026 CPD plan on track, plus some courses that can help you catch up. It’s hard to believe that we have already reached the halfway point of 2026. For many dental professionals, January begins with ambitious plans for continuing professional development (CPD). Yet between busy clinics, patient demands,…
- Former dentist found guilty of £92,500 NHS fraudFormer dentist Fariba Shameli has been found guilty of defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) out of more than £92,500 by manipulating more than 1,000 claims for dental work. Shameli, 54, previously owned and operated Findon Dental Care in Worthing. She was found guilty of three counts of fraud by abuse of position following a…
- Nigel Carter OBE – the public voice of oral healthDr Nigel Carter OBE, former chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation and one of UK dentistry’s most prominent public health advocates, has died. Across nearly three decades leading the charity – and more than 50 years connected to its work – Nigel became one of the profession’s clearest and most recognisable voices outside the…
- Next Top Digital Dentist: reflections, growth and looking aheadLast year Sheena Tanna became Dentistry‘s Next Top Digital Dentist. As her journey draws to a close, she reflects on how the programme has impacted the practice, as well as her personal and professional growth. Being named Dentistry’s Next Top Digital Dentist has granted many opportunities for Sheena Tanna and Billericay Dental Care. Run in…