The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (FGDP(UK)) is looking to become an independent organisation. FGDP(UK) was established as a faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1992 and and the board has now decided to move in a separate direction by becoming an independent organisation. It has announced that over the coming months…

A new study suggests severe gum disease – also known as periodontitis – may be an early marker of type 2 diabetes. New research suggests there may be a link between gum disease and diabetes. According to the latest data, diabetes affects approximately 422 million people worldwide, and this number is expected to increase. …