Rates of mouth cancer increase to all time high

New statistics from Cancer Research UK show that mouth cancer rates are seeing a rapid increase, with more than 7,300 Brits now being diagnosed with the disease each year.

The bid to lead

Twenty two candidates are contesting a single seat on the British Dental Association’s governing body, the Principal Executive Committee (PEC).

Fellowship awarded

Jon Bennett, associate director of undergraduate dental studies at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, has been made a fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators.

Taking a seat with royalty

The whole team at A-dec UK would like to congratulate everybody at Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry after the recent visit by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of...

Former health minister confirmed as charity patron

Bridge2Aid is pleased to announce that the Tanzania former health minister and MP, Professor David Mwakyusa, has joined the organisation as a patron.

Customised treatment

The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic opened its doors to guests and the press in November to showcase its innovative work with the Suresmile orthodontic system.

Reactions to 2016 ARF freeze

Both the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) and British Dental Association (BDA) have expressed disappointment at the General Dental Council (GDC)’s decision to retain the 2015 annual...

Beneficial treatment

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common birth defects in the US. Although providing care to a child with cleft lip and palate can cause anxiety in parents, one therapy has been found to not...

Watching cement dry

Scientists led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Aberystwyth University have revealed ‘sweet points’ for dental fillings, where cement used to fill cracks regain elasticity before...

Research grants

The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) has recently announced it will fund a number of research fellowships as part of action to address concerns about the current state of children’s oral health.

Academic recognition

Bing Hu, associate professor in oral and dental health research at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, has been given one of China’s highest academic accolades by being...

Pricing postcode lottery

The cost of private dental care in the UK is a postcode lottery as prices for routine dental check-ups vary by an incredible £170 in clinics across the country, according to new research released by...