Health - Dental latest news

The General Dental Council is a highly effective and well managed regulator with a consistent focus on public protection and a commitment to continuous improvement. That's the view of healthcare regulator watchdog the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE) in its review of the GDC, released recently. The GDC welcomed the review and said it was pleased its work in protecting the public had been recognised by the CHRE.

"Do you frequently have bad breath?" If so, you may need more than just a mint, as persistent bad breath is one of several signs that gum disease may be present. This question, along with many others, is part of CIGNA Dental's new online Periodontal Disease Risk Assessment Tool, which helps people assess their risk for gum (periodontal) disease.