Dental dialogue

The first ‘International Fellowship Symposium’ from October 23 to 27 brought almost 50 dentists and dental technicians from 22 nations around the world to Cuxhaven. 

Elective programme

This Elective programme gives dental students the opportunity to work in Tanzania on a two-week, organised programme. 

I’m a celebrity close-ups

Picture the image:  A camera focuses in on an open mouth.  The contestant grimaces while the camera pans in close on their teeth clenching a rancid morsel.

New Council complete

The UK’s dental regulator has appointed the final member to its new 12 member body which will lead the General Dental Council (GDC).

Seasonal Gifts and Special Offers

2013 may have flown by, but one thing to look forward to at the end of the year is a Seasonal Gifts and Special Offers promotion. 

Antimicrobial prescribing

Dental practitioners should only consider the use of antibiotics when the drainage of an acute dental infection cannot be achieved, says the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK). 

Clarification needed on implementing direct access

Gaps remain in dental professionals’ understanding of the complexities surrounding direct access, a recent meeting of dental stakeholders has said.

Developing special markets

There is an importance in maintaining key relations with corporate and large group customers.

GPs under pressure

GPs across the UK are feeling under increasing pressure because too many patients are visiting their surgeries - rather than a dentist - with concerns about oral health issues, according to a national...

Growth course

Larger and more modern: Dental firm celebrates completion of third extension project, setting the course for further growth.

Generous donations

One of the UK’s leading mouth cancer charities’ walked away with an encouraging £1373.20 in generous donations from guests attending the recent Private Dentistry Awards.  

‘Festive Cheer’

Help the BDA Benevolent Fund spread some ‘Festive Cheer’ this Christmas.