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The Welsh Government has become the first parliament to back moves for a 20% sugar tax on sugary drinks. Although the Welsh Government doesn’t currently have the power to introduce new taxes, the Wales Act 2014 does give it the power to introduce new devolved taxes with agreement from the UK Government. ‘Finally we’re seeing some…
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Returning for a spectacular 10th year in a row, The Dentistry Awards 2015 proved the perfect occasion to celebrate everything great in UK dentistry. Around 700 delegates attended the star-studded event at the Athena, Leicester to raise a glass to the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams within the dental profession. Guests were welcomed into…
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Ian Brack has been appointed as interim chief executive and registrar of the General Dental Council (GDC). He will join the organisation on 11 January 2016. ‘I am delighted to welcome Ian to the team and I am very confident he will make a telling contribution to the work of the GDC,’ chairman of the…
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Food Standards Scotland has published a reminder of the need to curb our addiction to sugar. This latest reminder comes after Food Standards Scotland published its report entitled The Scottish Diet: It needs to change, which highlights the health risks associated with consuming too many calorific foods with little nutritional value. The report goes on to…
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Almost half of parents would prefer to give their children sugar-free sweets, according to a new survey. The online survey, from the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF), found that despite Christmas being a difficult time of year for diet plans, parents are leading the way in the fight against childhood tooth decay by supporting sugar-free…
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The first Dental Industry Awards took place on the 13 November at the Marriott, Regents Park. The concept has been created to reward excellence and share best practice in the industry and they were judged by a highly experienced cross-section of over 20 of UK dentistry’s most knowledgeable and influential clinicians and industry figures under…
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Fresh calls have been made for the Government to show leadership on marketing, taxation and reformulation of products containing added sugar. The British Dental Association (BDA) made the calls after the publication of the House of Commons Health Committee’s inquiry Childhood Obesity— Brave and Bold Action, which outlines ways to tackle obesity. ‘This report offers a welcome reminder…
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Kevin Lewis has announced he will be stepping down as dental director at Dental Protection in 2016. The author of Dentistry magazine’s long-running news comment article, Kevin has been working at Dental Protection since 1998. A successor for Kevin’s role will be announced by Dental Protection in due course. ‘My role at Dental Protection has been pretty…
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On a glamorous night in Glasgow, we announced the winners of the Dentistry Scotland Awards. The 6 November was the biggest night in Scottish dentistry as Glasgow played host to the Dentistry Scotland Awards at the Marriott Hotel. It was the fifth anniversary of the glitzy event and the hosts made a special effort to…
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Just another day in the dental office. For more information on Herculite Ultra Flow, click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onKiNTgn1PY
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With the premium composite Luxacore Z, the composite root post Luxapost and the Luxabond-Total Etch adhesive system, DMG offers dentists a carefully coordinated post-endodontic system for core build-up and post cementation. The most important advantage of Luxacore Z: the genuine dentine feeling. During the preparation, you cannot detect any difference in the transition between the…
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Dentaid has announced it is looking for dental professional volunteers to go on charity trips to Nepal. The dental charity is looking for dentists, dental therapists, hygienists and dental nurses to go on the two-week trip to Nepal in April and October 2016 after the country tries to rebuild after April’s earthquake. ‘Our colleagues in Nepal…
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The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has announced that it has formed a Scottish section of the association for its Scottish members. ‘This formation will allow us to offer our clients in Scotland an even better service,’ partner at Campbell Dallas LLP, Roy Hogg, said. ‘We will still remain very active members of NASDAL as…
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The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) has announced Craig Parker as its new president, taking over from Philip Friel. Craig Parker was announced as the president during the ADI’s biennial Members’ National Forum Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Royal College of Physicians, London on 7 November. The ADI welcomed 24 speakers and four moderators to the…
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The launch of an NHS Scotland scheme, Denpro, to help practices save money will go ahead despite concerns from the profession. Practices who sign up to the Denpro procurement scheme will be given access to an ordering system offering general dental consumables such as instruments, impression materials and cements at a reduced price when it…
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The FGDP(UK) has expressed its disappointment at the GDC’s decision to keep the ARF at the same level. The General Dental Council (GDC) announced that it would maintain the record-high levels of annual retention fee (ARF) for dentists (£890) and dental care professionals (£116) into 2016. This came after the Faculty of General Dental Practice…
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On a glamorous night in Glasgow, we announced the winners of the Dentistry Scotland Awards. Read on to find out who walked away with the awards. The 6 November was the biggest night in Scottish dentistry as Glasgow played host to the Dentistry Scotland Awards at the Marriott Hotel. It was the fifth anniversary of…
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The BDA has reminded the Government that oral health should be at the heart of any health planning. This has come after the Department of Health held a consultation on ‘Setting the mandate to NHS England for 2016 to 2017’, which helps set the Government’s objectives for NHS England. ‘As work continues to implement NHS England’s…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has decided to maintain the level of the annual retention fee (ARF) for 2016. The GDC claimed it received over 900 responses to its consultation and after care consideration it decided to keep the ARF at the same level as last year: £890 for dentists and £116 for dental care professionals.…
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