Extraction error

Claims for erroneous extraction are rising, an analysis of files has revealed, as are other requests for assistance.

Pavilion pulls in the crowds

The BDTA was delighted with the success of the UK Pavilion at the 101st FDI Annual World Dental Congress Exhibition held in Istanbul, Turkey on August 28th to 31st. 

Becoming the best you can be

Dentistry is an ever-changing profession. With more patients than ever concerned about the aesthetics of their teeth.

Dental professional member from Wales

Following the announcement of the GDC’s (General Dental Council) new 12 member Council, recruitment is about to start for a member from Wales.

New faculty position

Michael Norton was formally the visiting professor at Marquette University Dental School in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Commercial loans to dentists

A bespoke commercial loan service will provide specialist financial advice and services to dentists, doctors, lawyers and teachers.

National Forum

The Forum is a unique one-day event consisting of two parallel streams of stimulating lectures, one surgical and the other restorative.

GDC Standards fall short

The GDC's new Standards for the dental team, to be implemented in September 2013, do not provide sufficient guidance on what is considered to be ‘appropriate’ training and qualifications.

Inspection checklists

Dentists practising in Scotland are reminded that failure to comply with new practice inspection checklists may jeopardise their access to NHS grants and allowances.

A giant leap forward

The charitable arm of the St. James's Place Wealth Management Group, St James’s Place Foundation, is supporting the Mouth Cancer Foundation to sponsor a new life saving initiative.  

Evidence of challenge

Figures underline the scale of the continuing financial challenge facing dental care in England and Wales.

Complimentary consultations

The aim of Tooth Wear Awareness Month is to raise national awareness of this growing problem.