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Claim your free sample

To celebrate the UK launch of ceram.x universal, Dentsply is offering dental professionals a free sample plus the chance to win a brand new SmartLite Focus*, by taking part in an exclusive online...

Instant relief from sensitivity at the Dentistry Show

Join Colgate at the Dentistry Show on stand J50 where dental professionals with dentine hypersensitivity can enjoy some frozen yogurt, and take the Colgate Sensitive PRO-Relief toothpaste ‘Instant*...

Digital partnership

Cutting edge technology which creates a ‘virtual’ record of patients’ teeth is hitting the north east thanks to investment by Sunderland based orthodontic laboratory, Ashford Orthodontics, which has...

The lingual mindset

Orthodontic specialist Asif Chatoo is committed to helping colleagues navigate the challenges of the lingual technique.  At the first module of his Learning Lingual course he told delegates: “The...

Tongue twister

A published randomised cross-over clinical investigation shows an oral malodour reduction by using a sonic tongue brush combined with an antimicrobial tongue spray.

Launch of 2016 Young Dentist Endodontic Award

The Harley Street Centre for Endodontics is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Young Dentist Endodontic Award 2016. 

Successful pilot scheme

A project which provides emergency pain relieving dentistry for people who find it hard to access NHS treatment could be extended to other parts of the country after a successful pilot scheme.

Nine oral health tips

The Dental Helpline takes more than 10,000 calls every year from those who have questions or concerns about their mouth and oral health.

Technology supporting effective tooth brushing

For healthy teeth, it is crucial to spend the right amount of time brushing and to brush with precision.

CAD software announcement

Nobel Biocare has announced the introduction of NobelDesign: efficient and intuitive software for the computer aided design of NobelProcera dental restorations.

New director

Dental Protection has appointed Raj Rattan MBE as the new dental director, to succeed Kevin Lewis who steps down in summer 2016.

Crucial NHS pension data released

Information that could help retiring dentists save thousands of pounds in tax is now available from NHS Pensions. 

2016 Golden Medallion awarded

The American Prosthodontic Society (APS) has selected King’s College London Dental Institute Emeritus Professor, Harold Preiskel, as its 2016 Golden Medallion Awardee.

Spelling out sugar content

Fizzy drink companies should put child friendly labels on the front of their products spelling out the sugar content in teaspoons, in a bid to beat tooth decay and child obesity, councils say.

Keith Vaz welcomes Action on Sugar report

The chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes, Keith Vaz, has welcomed the recent publication of the report on the sugar content in high street hot flavoured drinks by Action on Sugar.