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New research standards set on tooth loss

A huge success and leap forward for dental science, this year’s Perio Workshop outcomes were the result of a significant…

Oral health

The beauty of dentistry

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Private Practice

Member of the Order of the British Empire for Plymouth dental academic and clinician

Professor Liz Kay, foundation dean of Peninsula Dental School at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD), has…

Young Dentist

Survey reveals top reasons why Brits avoid the dentist

A survey has revealed that 25% of Brits have attempted a home remedy rather than visiting the dentist with a…

Oral health

Grab your free Pro White Denture patient samples

Steradent is giving you the chance to get 100 free patient samples of its Pro White Denture cleaning tablets. All…

Dentistry

Federation of European dental regulators backs UK position on tooth whitening

The organisation that brings together all European dental regulators is backing the United Kingdom’s legal position on tooth whitening and…

Aesthetic dentistry

All cleft surgery to take place from one site in Scotland

Cleft lip procedures will now take place at one site for patients across Scotland, Health Secretary Shona Robison has said.…

Dentistry

Elderly mouth cancer patients at risk of hospital admission due to depression

A new study has found that elderly mouth cancer patients are at a significantly higher risk of being admitted to…

Oral health

Restorative dentistry for the GDP

The highly anticipated conference on restorative dentistry for the general dental practitioner is fast approaching. Taking place on 25 February 2017…

Dentistry

A dental review of 2016

Michael Watson reviews what has happened throughout 2016 in dentistry. For my final blog of 2016, I return to the…

Blog

BDA announces election results

The British Dental Association has announced the results following the votes or its Principal Executive Committee. The people that will…

Dentistry

Top tips for sending work to the lab

Young dentist Jignesh Panchal speaks to dental technician Mike Aspden and gives six top tips for young dentists sending work…

Young Dentist

Dental storybooks a useful tool for children with autism

The Oral Health Foundation is calling for greater use of dental storybooks to help children with autism achieve better oral…

Oral health

Government urged to support local authorities in the fight against tooth decay

Following new calls from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for oral health programmes in schools, the British…

Dentistry

NICE introduces new quality standard for oral health promotion

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has introduced a new quality standard, Oral health promotion in the…

Oral health

Viruses target men and women differently, research suggests

New research has shown that viral infections can evolve to affect men and women differently and become more virulent in…

Oral health

Free implant dentistry taster days on offer

The UCL Eastman Dental Institute is offering free implant dentistry taster days for those interested in studying the discipline. The…

Implant dentistry

Dementia Friendly Dentistry programme wins award

NHS England’s Dementia Friendly Dentistry programme has been awarded Dementia Friendly Partnership of the Year. The programme, which brought together…

Dentistry

Survey finds reduction in minors smoking and drinking

The number of eight- to 15-year-olds to have ever drunk an alcoholic drink is at its lowest ever level, according…

Oral health