Dentistry

Supporting patients with dentures

When patients hear the news that they need dentures, everything else their dentist tells them is often unheard. At least…

Dentistry

GSK at the BDA: strengthening enamel

Visit GSK on stand B03 at the BDA Conference and Exhibition at Manchester Central from 26-28 May. This year the…

Dentistry

Reserve your place for Talking Points

The four venues for Talking Points in Dentistry 2016 are booking up fast so be sure to reserve a free…

Dentistry

Solution for dentine hypersensitivity

According to recent data, 98% of dental professionals would recommend Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste. Dental professionals with personal experience of dentine…

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Cycling from London to Oxford for charity

Shiraz Khan will be cycling with a group from Central London to Oxford on 21 May, all in the name of…

Dentistry

Who’s to blame?

Who is to blame for the faults in dentistry, Michael Watson questions. I listened to a Radio 4 programme last…

Dentistry

The GXS-700 sensor from Gendex

The GXS-700 is designed to make migrating from film, or upgrading a digital system, easier than ever. As the eighth…

Dentistry

Ian Brack announced as permanent chief executive and registrar at the GDC

Ian Brack has been announced as the permanent chief executive and registrar for the General Dental Council (GDC). Replacing Evlynne Gilvarry…

Dentistry

Tooth decay in five-year-olds drops to its lowest level since 2008

The number of five-year-olds with tooth decay has dropped to its lowest level since 2008, according to Public Health England.…

Dentistry

The future is just a touch away

Cavitron introduces its new Cavitron Touch, which it claims offers an improved scaling experience. Cavitron offers advanced solutions for every…

Dentistry

Investment in dental health of diabetic patients could save NHS millions

Treating the dental health of those suffering with diabetes early could save money in the longer term. New research looked…

Dentistry

Is the dental check-up really necessary?

We should spend more time seeing high-risk children then recalling low-risk patients, Michael Watson says. Doctors are beginning to ask…

Dentistry

New alternative to energy drinks is looking for your votes

Firestar, a healthier alternative to sugar-filled energy drinks, is looking for votes to win this year’s Voom. The energy crystals…

Dentistry

GDC offers support for those going through FtP proceedings

The GDC has launched a new scheme to help support those dental professionals going through fitness to practise proceedings. Dental…

Dentistry

Reserve your place at Talking Points lectures

Talking Points in Dentistry 2016 are booking up fast so be sure to reserve a free place now. Open to…

Dentistry

Have your voice heard in the latest NHS Confidence Monitor

The fourth NHS Confidence Monitor has been launched for dental professionals to have their say on NHS dentistry. The survey…

Dentistry

Supporting business growth and practice efficiency

Managing director at DPAS Dental Plans, Gary Anders looks at the growing influence of technology in the dental practice. As…

Dentistry

Supporting good hand hygiene

Dental professionals are being asked to take to social media to support good hand hygiene. The Faculty of General Dental…

Dentistry

James Green elected DTA president

James Green has been inaugurated as the ninth president of the Dental Technologists Association (DTA), the professional representative body for…

Dentistry