New app

A specialist law team in Chester is today announcing the launch of a new app aimed at individuals in a partnership agreement who want to expel one of their partners.

Salary reduction plan

The British Dental Association (BDA) has condemned a Department of Health (DH) announcement that the salary of dental foundation trainees (DFTs) is to be reduced in the future. 

Gum disease compensation

Dental professionals are being advised of the importance of monitoring their patients’ gum health at each check-up to prevent delays in diagnosing periodontal (gum) disease. 

Female Chair

One of the country’s dental lawyers has become the first woman to chair the Association of Specialist Providers to Dentists (ASPD).

Treat with confidence

Align Technology has announced the launch of the Invisalign Lite Confidence Programme - a new service for General Dentists to help them treat Invisalign patients more confidently.  

Plan for vets

Denplan has announced the acquisition of Practice Plan for vets, to strengthen its position in this fast-growing marketplace.  

Pay reconsideration

The Department of Health’s decision to ignore the recommendations of the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body in respect of employed dentists must be reconsidered, the British Dental Association (BDA)...

Latest installation

Showcased as a master class, Align technology recently announced the release of Invisalign G5 as the newest addition specifically for treating deep bite malocclusions.

Water fluoridation report

People living in fluoridated areas in the UK have lower levels of tooth decay.

No reassurance

Dental practices should ask patients who are exempt from NHS charges for written proof and avoid advising patients applying for an exemption about their entitlement to free treatment. 

Patient protection

The General Dental Council's (GDC) first lay Chair, William Moyes, will address the issue of patient protection at this year's BDA Conference.

Global oral health initiative

World Oral Health Day 2014 will focus on the importance of oral care by celebrating healthy smiles.