Run for charity

Jon Wilding has been determined to prove that it’s never too late to improve your fitness. 

Standards for specialty education

The General Dental Council (GDC) would like to hear your views on its draft Standards for Specialty Education. The consultation will run from today May 1, 2014 until July 23, 2014.

Can modern man cut it?

Chris Barrow of 7connections is one of 13 British men to took part in a unique social experiment run by Bear Grylls and Channel 4. 

Power toothbrush trial

This year, at the annual British Dental Conference and Exhibition, Oral-B introduced three of its latest advancements to dental professionals including its new Test Drive power brush trial programme,...

Pledging support

Dentisan have become one of the sponsors of the latest project by Bridge2Aid, helping to move their existing dental practice in Mwanza, Tanzania into new, larger premises.

Dental facility opening

A new dental facility at Prestonpans was officially opened by Alex Neil, the Scottish Health Secretary.

National day

Dental Charity Bridge2Aid has announced its first ever national day in partnership with the British Dental Health Foundation. 

Support campaign

Dental professionals are being urged to add their names to a petition opposing proposals to reduce the salary paid to Dental Foundation Trainees (DFTs) by more than £2,000.

The secret is out

The south Wiltshire village of Tisbury is known by locals as a hidden gem, but now the secret is out.

Boss of the Year

Jeremy Peak, an orthodontist in Truro was recently awarded the ‘Boss of the Year’ title by Pirate FM, a large commercial radio station serving the South West. 

New acquisition

Integrated Dental Holdings (IDH), one of Britain’s corporate dental services providers, has announced the acquisition of The Dental Directory supply business. Further terms of the transaction were not...

Optimistic about the future

A survey of more than 3,600 dental professionals has found that there is increased optimism about the future of the profession over the next two years. 

Goodwill goes bad

A growing number of dentists who have incorporated their dental practices are being challenged by HM Revenue and Customs to defend both the valuation and the process by which the practice assets were...

Standards for education

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened a consultation on changes to its Standards for Education and Preparing for Practice documents. The consultation will close on May 26 2014.

Dental apprenticeships

The Government has announced that apprenticeships need to be reformed so that they all provide substantial and sustained training that equips apprentices with transferable skills and full competency...

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