News

New executive director of Osteology Foundation

Kristian Tersar has been appointed new executive director of the Osteology Foundation. He is looking forward to working towards the continuous growth of the foundation on a global level and, in...

Release of new eyewash station

Taub Products, a long-time manufacturer of dental laboratory and restorative products, has introduced a low-profile emergency eyewash station that adapts to a wide range of office and laboratory...

Prosecution and fine for illegal tooth whitening

A woman has been fined hundreds of pounds after admitting to carrying out tooth whitening illegally on members of the public, following a prosecution by the General Dental Council (GDC).

Dentists and opinion leaders meet in Las Vegas

More than 95 leading keynote speakers have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Dentsply Sirona World 2017, taking place in Las Vegas on September 14-16.

Velodrome fundraiser

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to whizz round the Olympic velodrome like Laura Trott or Jason Kenny, Bridge2Aid’s latest fundraiser gives you the chance to see for yourself. 

GDC response to the PSA annual report

Commenting on the PSA report, Matthew Hill, executive director for strategy at the General Dental Council, said, “We fully support the need to modernise professional healthcare regulation to better...

New requirements for CPD

Changes to continuing professional development – ‘Enhanced CPD or ECPD’ - have been agreed by the General Dental Council (GDC) and will come into force in 2018.

50/50 dental partnership

Simplyhealth has announced it has signed a 50/50 dental practice partnership with Cottage Dental Practice in Ormskirk.

Dental hospitals enter a new phase of cooperation

Dental hospitals across the UK and Ireland have reorganised into the Association of Dental Hospitals, which works to provide a voice for dental hospitals. 

Calling for legal reform

Dental Protection has called on the government to implement a package of legal reforms to help tackle the rising cost of clinical negligence and the challenging claims environment for dentists.

Plymouth dental student to contribute to oral care in Peru

Jack Slaymaker, a third year student from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry, is to travel to Peru over the summer to contribute to dental care there.

Baby brush win

Dedicated to developing and providing products that truly benefit the patient, Curaprox has announced it has won the Best Baby or Kids’ Toothbrush category at The Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards...

University of Birmingham students win prestigious awards

Two students from the University of Birmingham’s College of Medical and Dental Sciences are celebrating after winning national awards.

Partnership with international college

Henry Schein Dental UK, a leading provider of health care products and services to office-based dental practitioners in the UK, partnered with the International College of Dentists (ICD) and showcased...

Needed reform of health watchdogs kicked into long grass

The British Dental Association (BDA) has expressed disappointment following the government’s failure to deliver pledged reforms on patient protection in the 2017-19 legislative programme.