Dentistry

Dental pros warned against working with unregistered colleagues

The General Dental Council (GDC) has warned dental teams not to risk their careers by working alongside unregistered colleagues. The…

Dentistry

National adult dental health survey postponed

The 2008 National Adult Dental Health Survey has been postponed a year. Chief Dental Officer Barry Cockcroft confirmed the position…

Dentistry

Online survey reveals state of our cities’ teeth

People in Brighton and Hove in east Sussex have the best teeth in the country, according to a new survey.…

Dentistry

New business masterclass for dentists unveiled

A new business education programme for dentists from the British Dental Association (BDA) was unveiled last week. Supported by the…

Dentistry

Who does what in dentistry? – GDC consultation ends Friday

The GDC’s consultation with dental professionals on the scope of practice of the dental team ends this Friday (9 May)…

Dentistry

High street dentists gear up to aid heart attack victims

Lifesaving defibrillators are to be installed in dental practices in Scotland to speed up access to care for heart attack…

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Editor’s blog 6: The evidence we wanted

Hello to you all once again\. I’m back this week with another blog and the news story I have been…

Dentistry

Getting on your feet

Getting to grips with the different financial products on the market can be a little daunting when you are a…

Dentistry

Mouth cancer drug gets NICE thumbs up

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today issued a Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) recommending the use…

Dentistry

Broaden the horizons of your dental team

A new dentistry education guide is out now – a crucial tool in keeping dental professionals up-to-date with all their…

Dentistry

Healthworkers vote for industrial action

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Global war waged in aid of troops’ oral health

The world’s armed forces will be getting a helping hand in their battle against tooth decay. The British Dental Health…

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Kids’ fluoride varnish pilot launched at Asda

Children in west London will soon be able to get a fluoride varnish at their local supermarket while their parents…

Dentistry

Boots dental plan data stolen

Personal data of thousands of patients with Boots the Chemist’s dental insurance plan has been stolen. The information from Boots…

Dentistry

In it to win it

The Dentistry Awards may be some months off yet, but anyone thinking of entering should be considering their applications already.…

Dentistry

New BDA president

Gordon Watkins MBE, a retired dental practitioner based in Norfolk, will be installed as the 122nd President of the British…

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One third of dental injuries are sports-related

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Size matters – and so does shape, says cosmetic dentist

Changing the size – and shape – of your teeth can result in a more youthful appearance. That’s according to…

Dentistry

Practice transitions

As a practice management consultant, I usually begin the consulting process by asking new clients whether they are happy in…

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