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Dentistry heading for ‘innovation age’ thanks to technology transfer, says Sagentia

Improvement and modernisation of dentistry is set to accelerate over the next decade, aided by technologies that have already been proven in other sectors, say medical specialists at Sagentia.

Compliance at Cardiff Convention

One of Britain’s leading specialists in dental decontamination and cross-infection control, Aura Infection Control, will be on hand at this month’s Cardiff Dentistry Show.

BDA says age discrimination remedy is needed for NHS pensions

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling that the government has no basis to challenge earlier legal rulings that past pension reforms were age discriminatory. This...

Rodericks helps to train two clinical officers with Bridge2Aid

Rodericks Dental is proud to have donated £6,240 to Bridge2Aid in 2018 as part of a special scheme arranged between the charity and Lloyds Bank.

Britons’ dental fears are putting their health at risk

Britons’ fear of the dentist is putting their oral health at risk, according to new research by specialist injury lawyer, Hudgell Solicitors, with more than a quarter (26 per cent) admitting to...

Junior dentists and doctors vote in favour of improvements to their contract

The BDA’s Junior Hospital Dentists have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the reformed Trainee Contract – 86 per cent of those who voted. Junior doctor members of the BMA also voted strongly in...

Launch of new guidelines for denture adhesives

The Oral Health Foundation has published a new set of global science-based guidelines for denture adhesives.

International Distinguished Scientist Award for Dundee Professor

Professor Graham Ogden, of the University of Dundee, has been awarded the 2019 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Oral Medicine and Pathology Research, one of the highest awards in dental research.

Regulators unite to support reflective practice across healthcare

The leaders of nine healthcare regulators have joined forces to stress the benefits and importance of good reflective practice among professionals in the healthcare sector.

New vice deans at FGDP

Abhi Pal and Roshni Karia have been inaugurated as the new vice deans of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)).

BDA calls for dental revolution in care homes

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed a new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on the parlous state of plans, policies and provision for oral health in care homes; publishing...

Dave Cottam elected new chair of GDPC

Birmingham’s Dave Cottam has been elected chair of the General Dental Practice Committee, following a special meeting held in Wimpole Street.

BDA backs MPs' attack on "rubbish" NHS fines hitting vulnerable patients

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed cross party criticism of the broken NHS fines system today, as former Conservative minister Sir Desmond Swayne MP branded the penalty charge notices...

This is the greatest show

The now well aired lyrics to The Greatest Showman promise that “It's everything you ever want, it's everything you ever need” and this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase is making the same bold assertions....

Annual Renewal for dental care professionals now open

The Annual Renewal period for all dental care professionals (DCPs) in the UK is now open and must be completed no later than July 31, 2019 in order to stay on the register for the following 12-month...