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Stem cells from teeth could help treat depression

Dental pulp taken from the centre of extracted teeth is being tested as a way to treat depression in a new trial, following a theory that stem cells in the pulp may help to encourage the formation of...

Mandatory vaccination plans set to devastate dental services

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned fast-tracked parliamentary approval of mandatory vaccination of healthcare workers is set to have a calamitous impact on dental services already...

Students offer free dentistry

The University of Portsmouth Dental Academy has been offering free dental care to homeless people.

Burden of business rates in England alleviated – a bit

Michael Lansdell explores how the October budget will affect businesses in the coming years.

BADN AGM 80 + 1 anniversary drinks reception

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) was delighted to be able to hold both its 2021 annual general meeting (AGM) and its delayed 80th anniversary drinks reception on November 23, 2021, at...

Tis’ the season for self assessment scams

Scams are getting more and more sophisticated. You might think there is no way you’d ever get caught out, but it’s also highly likely that a convincing-looking message has made you pause for a minute...

BDA board elections 2021 

Five seats on the British Dental Association's (BDA) board have been elected, with new representatives taking their seats in January 2022

Impact of mandatory vaccination on dental services

Eddie Crouch, chair of the British Dental Association (BDA) recently spoke to Mike Graham on Talk Radio TV about the introduction of mandatory covid vaccinations for healthcare workers.

Prep to Cem: Control at every step

Akit Patel discusses which indirect restorative materials are best for particular indications.

Festive giveaway on Instagram!

Now that December is upon us, it's time to celebrate the festive season - with The Dentist's Advent Calendar!  

Pressing on - BDJ study highlights positive impact of dental media coverage

It's tempting to think that dentists rarely get good press coverage - that the profession is seen by journalists as a begrudged and malignant necessity and a very easy scapegoat.

Dentist struck off by GDC for sexually assaulting nurses

Eamonn McCann has been struck off by the General Dental Council (GDC) after he 'repeatedly' sexually assaulted two dental nurses in front of patients.

Seven trends in the oral care industry to look out for – Allied market research

Oral health is one of the essential aspects of maintaining good health and living a quality life.

Healthwatch England report shows NHS dental crisis growing

Healthwatch England recently released a new report titled, 'What people have told us about NHS dentistry – A review of our evidence – April to September 2021'.

Dentist mother makes claim on Tik Tok: Never kiss your child on the mouth

Joyce Kahng, a mother and dentist in California known as @joycethedentist, recently shared her thoughts regarding kissing your children on the mouth on the social media app Tik Tok.