NASDAL DCby1 Practice of the Year award winner announced

On March 24, 2023, CDO England, Sara Hurley and BSPD’s President, Jenny Harris, presented the NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Dental Check by One Practice of...

Occlusal analysis in the digital era

Stephen Claffey discusses the future of digital workflows.

General Dental Council proposes revised guidance on indemnity and insurance

The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on plans to improve its guidance on indemnity and insurance, to support dental professionals in meeting their obligations to patients. 

Be part of a bigger picture

Gina Vega, board member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), speaks about what inspired her to enter dentistry, her career journey so far and why the BACD is a perfect resource for...

Dental decay in children in Liverpool has worsened

New statistics reveal a worrying decline in oral health, with two in five Liverpool children showing evidence of dental decay.

State-of-the-art headquarters unveiled

Dentisan has revealed plans to move to a new state-of-the-art facility, situated just 2 miles from Derby city centre, by August 2023.

General Dental Council publishes updated specialist list curricula   

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published updated speciality curricula.  This sets out the specialist knowledge, skills and capabilities that trainees need in order to attain the award of the...

Plan proposed to save NHS dentistry in Wales

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have launched their plans to save NHS dentistry in Wales, warning that unless the Welsh Labour Government takes action now NHS dentistry risks going extinct.

Dental portfolio consolidated

Bupa Dental Care has taken the difficult decision to close, merge or sell 85 dental practices in the UK. This is due to a lack of dentists to deliver NHS care in the UK, in addition to increased...

Association argues NHS dentistry charge increase “won’t put a single penny into a struggling service”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has critiqued moves to increase NHS dental charges during the cost-of-living crisis, accusing ministers of prioritising lowering their own cash contributions to...

Association urges government for action on child dental decay

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has welcomed the publication of the Oral Health Survey of five-year-olds by the Office of Health Disparities, which confirms the “compelling evidence” given by...

Ministers “asleep at the wheel”, says association as child oral health gap widens

The British Dental Association (BDA) has encouraged ministers to step up on oral health inequality. The first oral health survey of five-year-olds published since lockdown shows no improvements in...

Using AI algorithms to streamline orthodontic care

Dr Madhur Upadhyay and his collaborators have invented an artificial intelligence tool to assist clinicians in determining the next steps for patients’ orthodontic care.  

Children in Swindon struggling to get NHS dental care 

According to an NHS England report, more than 50 per cent of children in Swindon do not have access to an NHS dentist.  

Funding secured for community oral health programs in Shropshire 

Shropshire Council has recently secured funding from NHS England to promote oral health to targeted communities. This will fund the distribution of toothbrushes and toothpaste to community venues...

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