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Innovative virtual paediatric clinic wins award

BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award for 2023 has gone to Armaana Ahmad, a specialist in paediatric dentistry at Whittington Health NHS Trust, for leading a Paediatric Dentistry Advice Clinic (PDAC)...

Association goes Stateside in new international partnership

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has hosted a visit to UK dental practices with its sister organisation from the United States, the Association of Dental Support Organisations (ADSO).

State-of-the-art headquarters unveiled

Dentisan has revealed plans to move to a new state-of-the-art facility, situated just 2 miles from Derby city centre, by August 2023.

Dental group appoints first CEO to drive new growth

Scottish Dental Care has announced the appointment of Lynn Hood as its CEO to help drive the continued implementation of its ambitious growth strategy.

Supporting the dental profession, supporting dental research

Graham Stokes, chair of The MPS Foundation, celebrates the launch of a patient safety initiative.

Dentists could be offered “financial incentives” to relocate

BBC News has reported that dentists could be offered “financial incentives” to relocate to parts of north Northumberland in an effort to increase capacity.

Dentists joining 72-hour walkout

The British Dental Association has announced that dentists working in hospitals employed under the junior contract will join their medical colleagues in a 72-hour walkout from March 13, 2023.

Return of the World Dental Hygienist Awards

Sunstar, the international oral healthcare company, has announced the return of the World Dental Hygienist Awards (WDHA), after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. First established in...

Contribution to dentistry honoured

Fazeela Khan-Osborne, implant surgeon, educator and lecturer has been bestowed a fellowship by election for her contribution to dentistry by the College of General Dentistry (CGD).

Suffering from imposter syndrome?

Fazeela Khan Osborne explains how to banish self-doubt with learning.

Someone who cares

Fazeela Osborne Khan asks what makes an exceptional dentist.

Radio presenter critiqued for response to a dental survey

LBC presenter, Nick Ferrari, commented on a survey of teachers from the British Dental Association and Beauty Bank during his show on February 6, 2023. The data revealed that four in five teachers are...