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Prize opportunity

A prize fund worth £500 is being offered to dental students studying Special Care Dentistry in their penultimate year at Queen’s University, Belfast.

Dental professionals have their say

A survey of more than four thousand of the UK’s dentists and dental care professionals has found that most have confidence in the General Dental Council (GDC) as a regulator.

Young dentist endo award

The Harley Street Centre for Endodontics has announced the three winning entries for the Young Dentist Endodontic Award 2013.

Eradicate illegal tooth whitening

There is a fresh call for illegal tooth whitening by non-dental professionals to be stamped out.

Post graduate orthodontic training

A new university programme to be launched in 2013 is now the safest way to allow trainee orthodontists to begin using this innovative orthodontic technique. 

Vulnerable patients task group

NHS England is to look closely at how dental services can be improved for vulnerable patients and individuals who are not accessing care.

Honours announced

Ten leading lights of the dental family are to be recognised with an award.

Care for all

The needs of elderly patients must not be forgotten as the development of a new dental contract in England continues, the leader of England’s high street dentists has warned.

Challenging new era dawning

Dentistry in the UK is facing a challenging new era and practitioners should join the BDA to ensure they are prepared for it.

Free Employment Advice Service

You are now able to get advice on all aspects of employment law by phoning a helpline, which is run in collaboration with Peninsula Business Services Ltd, a leading employment law and personnel...

New health and safety guidelines

In the UK, small but still a troubling number of healthcare workers develop a potentially life-threatening disease as a result of sharps injury. 

Barriers to direct access come down

Patients can now book directly with a dental hygienist or dental therapist who offers a direct access service.

Raising the awareness of gum disease

New research in the field of periodontology suggests that there are links between healthy gums and general well-being, including systemic illnesses such as diabetes and cardio health. 

Student debt survey

A survey of final-year dental students to examine the impact of study-related debt on access to the profession and career plans was launched on April 30th.

Fluoride treatment

For a successful dental implant, a sufficient amount of jawbone is necessary. Deficient bone must be built up before the procedure.