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No quick fix

The initiative taken by MP and dentist Sir Paul Beresford to obtain an adjournment debate on child dental health in the House of Commons has been praised and welcomed by the British Society of...

Fundraising success

The Mouth Cancer Foundation, one of the UK’s leading mouth cancer charities is pleased to announce that its 10th annual Mouth Cancer 10KM Awareness Walk that took place on September 19, raised...

Work missed due to oral health problems costs the UK economy more than £36m

Employees missing work due to oral health problems costs the UK economy an estimated £36.6m each year, according to a leading health organisation.

Growth in teeth dysmorphia

A UK cosmetic dentist has warned that the obsession for white teeth can be an indicator of a form of body dysmorphia.

Dentists tell ministers: don’t cut lifeline for next generation

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned government it risks shutting students from poorer backgrounds out of healthcare professions, following media coverage suggesting that the Government...

Breaking down barriers

The healthcare profession and the Government need to break down key barriers if we are to ensure ‘efficient and effective’ future dental care for the nation’s children.

Decontamination training in practice

Dentisan is committed to educating the whole dental team in the area of infection prevention.

A new partnership for 2016

Henry Schein Dental is delighted to be supporting the Anglo-Asian Odontological Group, the AOG UK, in a new partnership for 2016.

Oral health charity launches new programme for schools

The British Dental Health Foundation have launched its new school tooth brushing programme ‘Brush Time’ at the Nursery World Show 2016.

Satisfied customers

DPAS Dental Plans is delighted to reveal the results of their annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. 

BDA celebrate Minamata Convention confirmation

The BDA has celebrated the final ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, with confirmation that individual nations can work to gradually scale down the use of dental amalgam.

MPs grapple with child tooth decay epidemic

The British Dental Association has welcomed debate among parliamentarians on how to solve Britain’s child tooth decay crisis. 

Humble heroes

The Humble Smile Foundation, the Humble Brush’s humanitarian partner, is extending its outreach by introducing the Humble Helpers Programme. 

Benefits of a combined carbon and sugar tax

A combination of a carbon tax on food and a tax on sugary drinks in the UK could lead to health benefits, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise up to £3.6bn revenue, according to research...

Innovation, learning and inspiration

Over 80 leading lights from the UK and overseas will be joining delegates and exhibitors at this year’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition. The event returns to Manchester’s Central Convention...