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18/09/2026

⏱️ Less time typing. More time treating.

New in the BDJ, this article explores a potential solution to one of the most common frustrations in modern dentistry: excessive clinical documentation.

By linking routine procedures to nationally agreed SOPs and treatment codes, the authors argue that practices could improve efficiency while maintaining standards of care and compliance.

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Clinical documentation in UK dentistry is often inefficient, leading to ‘note bloat'. Excessive record keeping may reduce chairside time, reducing patient access. The availability of written standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the ex*****on of routine primary dental care treatments has the sc...

16/09/2026

📢Don't miss this new guideline paper on treating Stage IV periodontitis for UK practitioners. Read for free!📢

The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) adolopment of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) Guidelines for the Treatment of Stage IV Periodontitis provides evidence-based guidance for clinicians in the UK to help inform decision-making in the rehabilitation of periodontitis patients.

The BDJ has produced an in-depth guideline publication outlining the EFPs S3 Clinical Guideline and summarises the key recommendations for UK practitioners.

Read the article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-026-9887-0?utm_campaign=bdj-bda&utm_medium=bda-social&utm_source=social

16/09/2026

🦷 When managing Stage IV periodontitis, saving teeth remains the first choice whenever possible.

A new article in the BDJ explains the UK adolopment of the EFP Stage IV Periodontitis Treatment Guidelines and highlights the evidence underpinning treatment decisions for patients with advanced disease.

Covering rehabilitation, restorative considerations and supportive periodontal care, this is an important update for clinicians managing complex periodontal cases.

📖 Read it in Issue 5 👉

The effects and treatment of periodontitis go beyond the inflammatory lesion of the periodontium, with sequelae of Stage IV and sometimes Stage III disease requiring rehabilitation of the dentition. In October 2022, the British Society of Periodontology carried out an adolopment process (in a simila...

15/09/2026

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15/09/2026

🧬 Call for papers: Genetics in oral health and disease

BDJ Open is inviting submissions to a new Collection exploring the role of genetics in oral and craniofacial biology, health and disease.

We welcome high-quality discovery and translational research across animal, human and microbial systems, including: • Functional genomics
• Epigenetics
• Transcriptomics (including single-cell approaches)
• Multi-omics research

Studies should provide clear mechanistic insight and/or clinical relevance for dentistry and the head and neck.

📅 Submission deadline: 27 November 2026

Editor: Manas Dave

submit your manuscript here 👉https://bit.ly/4raR8IU

This Genetics Collection in BDJ Open welcomes high-quality research applying genetics to oral and craniofacial biology, health and disease.

11/09/2026

📖 New issue out now: BDJ Volume 241 Issue 5

This issue explores: 🦷 Osteoradionecrosis
🦷 Treatment guidelines for Stage IV periodontitis
🦷 Alveolar nerve repositioning surgery

Our cover story highlights the work of Operation Smile, featuring Ihan, a child born with a cleft lip and palate who received life-changing treatment through the charity's comprehensive care programme.

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This issue features articles on osteoradionecrosis, stage IV periodontitis treatment guidelines, and alveolar nerve repositioning surgery.Operation Smile -...

08/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Did you know that posting a role on BDJ Jobs gives back to UK dentistry? 🦷 Owned by the BDA, the platform reaches 36,000+ monthly job searches, and your fee is reinvested into advocacy, education and oral health. Read more:

BDJ Jobs is the UK's largest dentistry job board, owned by the BDA. Every vacancy posted helps reinvest in the profession through advocacy, research, education and public oral health work.