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Children take centre stage

A host of children benefiting from an oral health programme take centre stage in a film all about how they are part of a highly successful in school tooth care scheme.

Launching ‘Dentistry in a Day’

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has launched a new programme of clinical update days entitled ‘Dentistry in a Day’. 

Patient centred orthodontic services and the future

A high level gathering to discuss the transition to future ways of procuring orthodontic services was hosted by the British Orthodontic Society on June 24,  and  attended by Sara Hurley, CDO for...

A voyage of discovery

Philips continues to build on its legacy of clinical achievements and an ethos of perpetual R&D and innovation to introduce yet more technically advanced dental products to its portfolio at the BDIA...

BDA launch member engagement programme

The British Dental Association (BDA) has launched the largest membership engagement programme in its history, renewing its commitment to put its members at the heart of its work. 

‘Shaping the Future’ – the post-Brexit dental industry manifesto

The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has produced a post-Brexit manifesto, ‘Shaping the Future,’ which sets out the industry’s views on how government should positively influence the future...

Riding high for charity

BioHorizons is proud to announce that, Ken O’Brien, general manager for the UK & Ireland, has raised over £3,200 by cycling from Malin Head − Ireland’s most northerly point − to Mizen Head in the...

‘Brush-Up’ this summer

For a second year, Denplan is running ‘The Big Summer Brush-Up’ to encourage families to make the most of the summer holidays to visit the dentist and spend time practising brushing techniques with...

Dental practice targets healthy growth

A Doncaster dental practice is expanding its services and creating new jobs following a change of ownership supported by Yorkshire Bank.

Smokers quitting tobacco also drink less alcohol

People who have recently begun an attempt to quit smoking tobacco are more likely to try to drink less alcohol than other smokers, according to research published in the open access journal BMC Public...

New orthodontic guide for those working with the under 18’s

On July 22, 2016, the British Orthodontic Society launched a new guide for all those involved in the care and education of young people who start orthodontic treatment every year.

New survey reveals the rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment

On July 25, 2016, figures released by The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) revealed the rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK.    

Supporting dental care in Alaska

Henry Schein Dental UK donated healthcare products in support of the Alaska Dental Society’s Alaska Mission of Mercy (AKMOM), an event that focuses on providing free access to dental care for people...

New guide for parents

A guide for parents to help them care for their children’s teeth has been launched by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). 

Should I stay or should I go?

Johnny Minford considers why a significant number of female dentists are looking for a way out of dentistry, and offers insight into what can be done to make the best of the situation and take back...