2020 vision

Peter McCallum takes a look at a challenging 2020 and what the world of orthodontics could expect to come.

Stepping up your customer service

Richard Scarborough talks to Ashley Latter about the impact of coronavirus on the demands and needs of patients, and the increasing importance of customer service.

Keeping a close eye on the health of care home residents

A project that involves keeping a close eye on the health of care home residents has been extended for a year after a trial showed impressive results.

Henry Schein announces online virtual 3D dental conference

Henry Schein has announced a brand-new event: Dentology – powered by Henry Schein, an online virtual 3D dental conference taking place on January 29 and 30, 2021.

Oral health now in educational mainstream

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry wants all children to understand from an early age the importance of caring for their teeth – and this is now set to become a reality thanks to an addition...

Northern Irish minister fails to provide support for private practices

The BDA has expressed disappointment at the response it received from Diane Dodds, minister for the economy in the Northern Irish government.

Dentisan acquired by Getinge

Dentisan, manufacturer and supplier of dental infection control products, along with parent company Quadralene, has been 100 per cent acquired by Getinge, a global provider of products and systems...

Government opens consultation on banning online advertisement of junk food

The government’s open consultation on the total restriction of online advertising for products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) has received a positive reaction from health charities.

Supporting the dental profession throughout the second Covid-19 wave

The CDOs for the four nations – Tom Ferris (Scotland), Colette Bridgman (Wales), Michael Donaldson (Northern Ireland) and Sara Hurley (England) – have released a letter addressing the dental...

Futureproof your practice

John Timson looks at the considerations for those purchasing new equipment.

Make a difference this Movember

Dawn Woodward discusses the importance of oral health advice during November.

BDA calls for clarification on essential worker status for private practices

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the BDA has repeatedly argued for the dental sector’s essential worker status to be confirmed. The BDA reported last week that the CDO for England had confirmed...

The Isles of Scilly appoint new island dentist

Dentist Michael Twamley has been hired as the new island dentist on the Isles of Scilly. Michael and his family arrived on the island of St Mary’s on November 2, managing to get across just before...

The mental health impact of pandemics for front line healthcare staff

Mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression are common among healthcare staff during and immediately after pandemics – according to new research from the...

Tips on saving cement waste

John Rafelt, scientific affairs manager at 3M Oral Care UK and Ireland, discusses how practitioners can save 80 per cent of cement waste.

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