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Expanding specialist healthcare team

LCF Law has expanded its specialist healthcare team with the appointment of corporate healthcare executive Louisa Slimm. 

A one day introduction to dental sleep medicine

The British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine (BSDSM) is again holding its popular ‘Introductory Course in Dental Sleep Medicine’ event for dentists and dental technicians on Saturday, June 18, at...

Cancer death rates fall by almost 10 per cent in 10 years

Cancer death rates in the UK have fallen by nearly 10 per cent over 10 years according to the latest analysis released on World Cancer Day by Cancer Research UK today.

Careers open day

Rodericks would like to invite you to its Dentist Careers Open Day on Saturday March 5, 2016.

National Apprenticeship Awards

Genix Healthcare Ltd from Leeds was last night revealed as the Medium Employer of the year at the National Apprenticeship Awards exclusive ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House. 

Cochrane reviews triclosan/copolymer containing toothpaste

The Cochrane Collaboration produce high quality, relevant and up to date systematic reviews to inform health decision making.

Turning aspiration into early action

Dental defence organisation MDDUS welcomes the GDC’s plans to improve the current complaints system and reform fitness to practise procedures for dentists facing investigation.

Dental patients given increased protection

The newly implemented European Alert Mechanism covers the whole European Economic Area (EEA) and gives regulators the power to identify dental professionals who have been banned from practising to...

Comments invited

An international group of leading periodontologists, including two EFP senior officers, has issued a call for action to create a new global consensus around periodontology and its impact on health. 

National Toothache Day

One of Europe’s largest dental treatment (including orthodontics) providers, mydentist, is encouraging people across the UK to prioritise their oral health, as the nation gets set to mark National...

Aiding communication for stroke survivors

A group of second year dental therapy and hygiene students from Plymouth University are working with the Stroke Association in Plymouth and Chatterbox, to develop a communication aid to help stroke...

Endodontic claims increasing

Dentists are being advised to recognise their technical limits when considering performing root canal treatment and to be prepared to refer patients if necessary.

Would you rather…?

Would you rather visit the dentist or hold one of the most feared creatures on the planet? Research undertaken by leading dental provider Oasis Dental Care found that over one in ten UK adults (12 per...

BOS reacts to closure of Pure Clinic

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) is concerned to learn of patients who are unable to continue their orthodontic treatment due to closure of the clinics responsible for their ongoing care.

Volunteering in the chemistry community

Outside of her role as a research and development chemist for infection control specialists Dentisan, Laura Yates currently volunteers and sits on various committees and boards of the Royal Society of...