Implants could be used as hearing aids

A new study published in The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America suggests implants could be a discreet alternative to traditional hearing aids.

Calls for the government to make regulatory reform top priority

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is calling on the newly appointed health and social care secretary, Thérèse Coffey, to make regulatory reform and support for struggling dental professionals a top...

‘Superorganisms’ leaping across teeth causing tooth caries

A team of researchers have discovered bacteria and fungi which lead to dental caries can team up to create ‘superorganisms’.

Stoptober launched to give smokers the confidence to quit

A new film featuring recent ex-smoker and Strictly Come Dancing star, James Jordan, explores how quitters can gain the confidence to quit for good this Stoptober.

Two in five dentists who graduated overseas faced fitness to practice hearing without legal support

Nearly two in five dentists (38 per cent) who graduated overseas did not have legal representation when facing a GDC fitness to practise hearing according to figures obtained by Dental Protection...

Merger with acclaimed London practice

Specialist dental business adviser, Christie & Co, oversees Dentex acquisition, Dawood & Tanner, one of the UK’s leading specialist dental practices.

Playground injury: child’s tooth ripped out on slide

A young boy’s front tooth has been ripped out while he was going down a children’s slide.

A unique red carpet experience awaits

Something incredible is happening on the evening of November 1, 2022... and you’re invited! Be amongst the first to witness a dentistry sensation - the world premiere of A smile is born.

Free BACD membership up for grabs!

For any non-members thinking about joining the BACD 18th Annual Conference 2022, now is the time to book!

Practice launch supports toddler’s cancer treatment fundraising

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has launched its brand-new dental practice in Port Talbot. To celebrate it is making a donation to the fundraising effort for toddler, Olivia Finch.

Vegetarianism and Oral Health

Juliette Reeves outlines how to avoid the pitfalls of a meat-free diet. 

NHS dentistry and oral health update: preparing for October 2022

The September NHS dentistry and oral health update focused on upcoming changes to be dental contract.