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Fazeela Khan-Osborne looks at what it takes to become an implant dentist.

Working smarter, not harder

A look at how best to keep on top of your personal development.

Glasgow NHS dental practice sold for the first time since 1994

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of L.C. Milton BDS dental practice in Glasgow. 

York MP holds summit on the dental crisis in the city 

Leaders from the health and dental community have come together to discuss the future of NHS dentistry in York. Following the transfer of NHS dentistry from NHS England to the new local Integrated...

Oil-free air compressor specifically designed for 3D printing in dental labs

By releasing the new MGF X Line range of oil-free compressors into the UK market, FPS Air Compressors is providing dental labs running CAD/CAM-driven milling machines and 3D printers with a proven way...

A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk

Scientists studying the inflammation that precedes periodontitis have found that higher inflammation, reflected by higher levels of white blood cells in saliva, is linked to less healthy arteries and...

Charity announces the appointment of trustee board co-chairs

The BDA Benevolent Fund has announced that, for the first time in its history, it will have two co-chairs.

More power could be granted to hygienists

According to a Department of Health and Social Care statement, dental hygienists could be granted the authority to administer more treatments.

Post-earthquake aid initiative to support affected dental clinics

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, GC Europe has extended its support to the affected communities.

Online working has triggered a rise in adults seeking tooth straightening treatment, says a survey

Over three-quarters (76 per cent) of orthodontists have reported an increase in adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment within the past three years. 

Students urged to consider NHS career on results day

The NHS has begun a new drive to help school leavers explore the vast range of health careers on offer.

Society appoints dental therapist to its council

The British Flouridation Society (BFS) has appointed Clare Burton, a dental therapist, to its council.

Total number of UK registered dental care professionals increases following renewal

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the recent annual renewal period, has risen when compared with the trajectory of previous years. On the morning after...

Teeth could preserve antibodies hundreds of years old, study finds

Teeth could be capable of preserving antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to investigate the history of infectious human diseases, a study has found.

Check your self-assessment registration situation!

The year is flying by, and time is gradually running out for you to check if you need to submit a self-assessment tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year.

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