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Are you a dental superhero?
Philips is launching a challenge to find the nation’s dental superhero. The contest is being run during National Smile Month…
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Volunteers needed to walk the walk
Throughout National Smile Month 2014, dental hygienist Christina Chatfield is walking 500 miles for charity from Scotland to Brighton, all…
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Government backing for water fluoridation
Water fluoridation has been given a resounding vote of confidence in a new report published by Public Health England (PHE).…
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All smiles for return of campaign to improve oral health
Oral health charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, is delighted to announce the return of National Smile Month and a…
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BDA calls for oral health equality in UK
The British Dental Association (BDA) believes the UK needs to ‘close the gap’ between socioeconomic conditions that lead to bad…
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New BDS course director at UCLan
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has appointed Professor Richard Ibbetson as director of the graduate entry dentistry programme (BDS). Richard…
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Dental students alert children to hidden sugar
For many years, fat has been recognised as the ‘bogeyman’ in our diets. But recently sugar has been identified as…
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Improving oral healthcare over Easter
With Easter just around the corner, it will be open season for chocolate lovers. It is important, therefore, to ensure…
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Patients satisfied with dental care, survey finds
A new survey of more than 1,600 patients and members of the public has revealed that 96% of those who…
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General Dental Council looking for new recruits
The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking to recruit up to 35 Investigating Committee panel members, comprising approximately 13 dentists,…
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Generous supporters save Bridge2Aid
Exactly eight weeks after launching its urgent appeal, Bridge2Aid (B2A) has reached its target of £50,000. CEO Mark Topley said:…
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Dentists urged to speak out about new CPD proposals
Dental professionals have until 21 March 2014 to have their say on proposals to change continuing professional development (CPD) requirements…
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Dentists encouraged to support No Smoking Day
Dentists across the UK are being encouraged to take part in No Smoking Day by promoting quit aids and directing…
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Dental students brush away fear of the dentist
Dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have been working with pupils at Mayflower Community School…
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High-fluoride toothpaste may benefit brace wearers
A Swedish study has found that high-fluoride toothpaste may prevent white spots from developing on the teeth when braces are…
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Private Dentistry Conference: current concepts
The Private Dentistry Conference is an exciting new premium event where the ‘real life’ issues and current concepts in private…
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Join Dentaid’s dental mission to Zimbabwe
Dentaid is offering an exciting opportunity for all members of the dental team to volunteer in Zimbabwe for two weeks…
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Inactive older men more prone to gum disease
Inactive, middle-aged men are at greater risk of developing gum disease compared to those who exercise regularly, a study has…
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Raising awareness of dental implants
Dentalcareplus, a leading provider of affordable dental implant treatments in the UK, has announced the launch of its forthcoming ‘Jack and…
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