Reducing Covid-19 risk during dentist appointments

According to a study by The University of Leeds, dentists could significantly increase the number of patients they see during the pandemic by switching the drills they use.

Key opinion leaders reach an evidence-based consensus on mouthwash use

On October 29, a group of key opinion leaders (KOLs) gathered on the Southbank in London with Johnson & Johnson Ltd. for their 2021 National Advisory Panel event. 

Rajan Nansi appointed president of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry

Rajan Nansi has been appointed president of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP) for 2022, taking over from Professor Mark Ide.

Inaugural College Medal awarded to Ian Mills

Ian Mills has become the first ever recipient of the prestigious College Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the College of General Dentistry (CGDent).

Oral Reconstruction Foundation organises the Digital Dentistry Week

For mastering the digital workflow in reconstructive dentistry, the Oral Reconstruction (OR) Foundation, in cooperation with founding partner BioHorizons Camlog, have organised the Digital Dentistry...

Senior dentist struck off for a year following inappropriate comments

A senior dentist has been suspended after he told a female nurse that her eyes reminded him of the hypnotic snake Kaa from the animated Disney film, The Jungle Book.

Social isolation among older adults linked to having fewer teeth

Higher levels of social isolation—but not loneliness— are associated with faster tooth loss in older adults in China, according to a peer-reviewed publication from New York University.

It’s a date

Looking forward to BDIA Dental Showcase 2022

Patients travelling hundreds of miles to access NHS dental care

Two news stories were both shared in the last week which detailed patients having to travel hundreds of miles in order to access dental care.

Figurit welcomes new tax director

Figurit, the UK’s recognised dental and medical accountancy specialist, is delighted to welcome Trevor Dommett as their new tax director.

Plymouth wins bid to run first residential dental summer school

Peninsula Dental School at the University of Plymouth has been named one of two hosts for the UK’s first residential programme based around dentistry.

CGDent and BADN call for deferral of mandatory vaccination as survey suggests a quarter of dental nurses are not fully vaccinated

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) and British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) are warning of a potential catastrophe for dental patients if the planned implementation of mandatory Covid-19...

How do I choose an intraoral scanner?

With the variety of intraoral scanners on the market, clinicians may wonder what the difference is between them. Like anything technical, a thorough look at the specs can give you plenty of info, but...

British Sign Language Bill

Rosie Cooper, MP for West Lancashire, is introducing the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill to parliament, and on January 28, it will be debated for the first time.

Scotland: Latest data highlights dental access crisis and widening inequalities

The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has called on the Scottish government to strongly support NHS dentistry to address the large reduction in patients visiting the dentist, as new data...

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