Investigations being resolved earlier with defence union support

More dental professionals are turning to the Dental Defence Union (DDU) for support with patient complaints and GDC investigations but there has been an increase in GDC cases being resolved at an...

Why black, white and silver are the colours this season

BDIA Showcase marks the announcement of three important milestones for Philips Oral Healthcare and the company is inviting dental professionals to visit stand M40 to find out why black, white and...

Dental regulator publishes conflicts of interest case study

The General Dental Council has joined eight other regulators in signing a joint statement following the NHS' publication ?of guidance on how to manage conflicts of interest.

The John Zamet Memorial Prize

The John Zamet Memorial Prize in Periodontal Research is offered in association with the Alpha Omega London Chapter and Charitable Trust.

Winner of Dental Adviser Top Awards

3M Oral Care has been named a Top Award Winner 2017 by The Dental Advisor.

Scottish Government risks raising the drawbridge to health professions

The British Dental Association (BDA) has accused the Scottish Government of backtracking on its manifesto pledges and shutting off access to the health professions to those on modest incomes,...

Welsh Government's creative accounting does not equal new investment

Money pledged to expand dental services in Wales represents just a quarter of the sum taken out of dental budget each year, says the British Dental Association (BDA).

Opening soon!

Rodericks Dental Ltd is has announced that it has recently been commissioned by NHS England Central Midlands to provide a new dental service in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

Dentaid launches new volunteering trip to Zambia

International dental charity Dentaid has launched a new volunteering opportunity for dental professionals in the beautiful country of Zambia.

Dental regulator supports statement issuing advice on conflicts of interest

The General Dental Council has joined eight other regulators in signing a joint statement following the NHS’ publication of guidance on how to manage conflicts of interest.

Glasgow’s ‘Big Smile Big Band’ world record attempt

It is official! Guinness World Records has verified that the University of Glasgow’s Dental School, sponsored by the British Endodontic Society, successfully created the world’s biggest ever smile...

Unhealthy gums could put older women at higher risk of developing many forms of deadly cancer

A new study, which looked at data from 65,000 post-menopausal women between the ages of 54 and 86, found those with a history of gum disease were 14 per cent more likely to develop cancer.