New NHS dentistry reforms receive a mixed response

A new package of proposals to reform NHS dentistry in England has received a mixed response from the Oral Health Foundation.

Growth of “dental tourism” adding pressure on access to dentistry in the UK 

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has responded to the British Dental Association (BDA) survey of 1000 dentists released highlighting evidence of a growth in “dental tourism” and the potential...

UK dentists picking up the pieces from dental tourism boom

The popularity of travelling abroad for dental treatment is on the rise, a new survey by the British Dental Association (BDA) suggests. The evidence highlights the problems this has caused for...

2022/23 Dental Contract Negotiations outcome announced

NHS England announced in a letter on July 19, 2022, the outcome of the 2022/23 Dental Contract Negotiations. The negotiation marks the first significant change to the contract since its introduction...

Miles for smiles: new charity walk

​Dentsply Sirona is excited to announce the inaugural 'Miles for Smiles' Charity Walk in support of Dentaid, taking place on September 30, 2022 in five iconic UK cities; London, Bristol, Manchester,...

£1 million+ investment will create pioneering dental facility

A ground-breaking dental clinic and state-of-the-art digital training academy is set to provide a major boost to Scotland’s dental sector.   The pioneering £1 million-plus project is being created by...

BASCD poster prizes awarded

The British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) is keen to encourage researchers in the field of population oral health. To support this, BASCD offer four awards including two...

Owning a dental practice – do it right

Owning your first dental practice is an impressive milestone in your personal and professional life. It is a long process, and being prepared is the key to making the transaction as smooth as...

New study links gum disease and Alzheimer’s

Research published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience by Tufts University suggests a connection between F. nucleatum and Alzheimer’s disease.

A new partnership between British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry and Faculty of Public Health

The British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) is delighted to have partnered with the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) and act as the special interest group for oral health. BASCD...

The British Fluoridation Society appoints new committee members

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) is pleased to welcome Sharon Walker and Sakina Needham to its executive committee.