“Government’s blind pursuit of affordability” risks the future of NHS dentistry, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to news that the Department of Health and Social Care has dubbed a below-inflation pay rise of 3.5 per cent as “affordable” for doctors and dentists...

The future of dental implantology

The Oral Reconstruction (OR) Global Symposium, themed "Quo Vadis Implant Dentistry", will be held May 18 – 20, 2023, in Rome, with more than 30 world-renowned speakers who will address the future of...

Union urges the government to prioritise reform of dental regulator

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has expressed disappointment and dismay at a government announcement confirming that the General Dental Council (GDC) is not one of the healthcare regulators to be...

One ecosystem, one connection, your choice

Once more, Dentsply Sirona has built on the strength and innovations of its impressive implant portfolio to create an extended EV Implant Family which works with a single, comprehensive restorative...

Contribution to dentistry honoured

Fazeela Khan-Osborne, implant surgeon, educator and lecturer has been bestowed a fellowship by election for her contribution to dentistry by the College of General Dentistry (CGD).

An out-of-this-world speaker

ADI is delighted to announce Major Tim Peake will be hosting a lecture at the ADI Team Congress 2023. Tim has an impressive job history, including being the first British ESA astronaut to visit the...

Further delay to reforms “frustrating and disappointing”

Dental Protection has said the ongoing delay to GDC reform is “frustrating and disappointing” and has called on the government to commit to a specific timetable for improving dental regulation.

Work smarter and not harder

The orthodontic sector’s most advanced remote monitoring system, DentalMonitoring, is staging an Ortho Forum event in Bristol and encouraging Orthodontists from the West Country and Wales to join them...

Association calls for new dental school places to form part of NHS Workforce Plan

Neil Carmichael, chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), has responded to The Times newspaper report ‘NHS want to double medical school places’ with a call for new dental school places in the...

Regulator disappointed at the pace of reform

Steps towards reform to the legislation that underpins the UK’s healthcare regulators were taken on February 17, 2022, as the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) sets out the direction for...

Long-term solutions

A look at how one practice updated its disinfection equipment.

Dental beauty powered by nature

Julia Svec considers the benefits of using natural whitening agents.

ChatBot and lead-tracking system significantly increased turnover 

Taking too long to respond to new enquiries results in dental practices losing as many as 60 per cent of leads. Or worse still, not even replying to leads due to endless spreadsheets, emails and...

Suffering from imposter syndrome?

Fazeela Khan Osborne explains how to banish self-doubt with learning.

Marking an anniversary

To mark the BASCD and BSODR’s 50th and 70th anniversaries, they are hosting webinars featuring rising stars in the field.

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