Dentistry

The danger of fad diets

Deborah Lyle says there is a substantial amount of evidence to suggest that many foods, nutrients and non-nutrient food components…

Dentistry

Talking Points lecture series is now open

The 2016 Talking Points in the dentistry lecture series, presented by the Sensodyne brand, offers tailored sessions for different team…

Dentistry

The untouchables

Ninian Peckitt shares his story of being erased from the dental register by the GDC (read the GDC’s response to…

Dentistry

Dental costs causing people to delay treatment

Dental costs are causing 19% of the population to delay treatment, according to a new survey. The survey, from Get…

Dentistry

LGA calls for child-friendly labelling on sugary drinks

The BDA has backed councils for their leadership on sugar, after the LGA called for child-friendly labelling on sugary drinks. The…

Dentistry

Will the GDC’s action plan change anything?

Seb Evans reviews the GDC’s action plan following the PSA’s whistleblowing investigation. This week the GDC published its action plan after the…

Dentistry

NHS England and HEE announce first Dental Clinical Leadership fellowships

NHS England and Health Education England have launched the first Dental Clinical Leadership fellowships in the NHS, in England. The fellowship…

Dentistry

The recommendation game

Guy Meyers explains how to use patient testimonials and recommendations to help your dental practice. The benefit of patient recommendation…

Software of Excellence

FGDP(UK) says levels of sugar in hot drinks is ‘shocking’

The FGDP(UK) says the ‘shocking’ amount of sugar in some hot drinks is evidence of the need for bold action. A survey…

Dentistry

Air N Go perio case

Drs Jean-Francois and Marie Grace Michel present a perio case using Air N Go. For more information visit www.acteongroup.co.uk/products/build-in-program/air-n-go.aspx.

Acteon

Patients would rather hold a tarantula than visit the dentist

More than one in 10 UK adults (12%) would rather hold a tarantula than sit in a dentist chair, according…

Dentistry

GDC publishes its improvement plan after whistleblowing investigation

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its improvement plan after an investigation into whistleblowing by the PSA. In a…

Dentistry

Reusable dental instruments ‘don’t meet dentists’ needs’

Reusable dental instruments do not meet dentists’ needs, according to a new survey. The survey, carried out by Robinson Healthcare, found that 60%…

Dentistry

‘Dental floss for women’ ridiculed

A Government minister has ridiculed different dental floss for women, amid a growing row over ‘gender marketing’. Caroline Dinenage, the…

Dentistry

Tooth whitening prosecutions

Are the sanctions for undertaking tooth whitening by non-dentists tough enough, Michael Watson asks. From time to time the General…

Dentistry

Dentistry 16: Stars of Dentistry offers 15 hours of verifiable CPD in one day

Julian English explains how delegates can receive 15 hours of verifiable CPD from Dentistry 16: Stars of Dentistry. A few…

Dentistry

Digital symposium is back

  Formerly known as the Cerec Symposium, Henry Schein Dental’s digital symposium is back, bigger and better than ever. With…

Dentistry

Help patients stay on track with the new Invisalign app

Align Technology, makers of the clear aligner teeth straightening system has launched an app that is available for free to…

Dentistry

How the Dentistry Top 50 is decided

Julian English explains how the winner of the Dentistry Top 50 is decided. It was only after an editorial advisory…

Dentistry