Discussions between University of East Anglia and local MPs for a new dentistry school

Two MPs, Jerome Mayhew and Duncan Baker, have recently met with staff from University of East Anglia (UEA) to discuss plans to create a new dentistry school. The plans hoped to address the shortage of...

BSPD announces winners of the 2022 Max Horsnell Travel Award and National Student Elective Prize

The winners of the 2022 Max Horsnell Travel Award and National Student Elective prize are announced June 14, 2022, by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). These annual awards recognise...

Early career dentists share fears over complaints

According to a Dental Protection survey, 88 per cent of young dentists in the UK believe their generation of dentists will receive more patient complaints and legal cases throughout their careers.

“Modest, marginal” tweaks to NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to comments from Minister Maria Caulfield MP in the House of Commons on June 14, 2022, suggesting that announcements on reform of the failed NHS...

Dental professionals caught up in complaints influx feel the strain

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has said the impact of the delays and disruption caused by the pandemic has resulted in new trends in dental complaints.

Dentaid wins at the Charity Awards 2022

Dentaid has taken the top prize in the Healthcare & Medical Research category at this year’s Charity Awards.

Female dentists’ long-term financial plans at risk according to new report

Research from Wesleyan Financial Services has identified a key area of concern that may leave female dentists at a financial disadvantage compared to their male colleague.

LDCs call on government to resuscitate NHS dentistry before it’s too late

Motions on the existential crisis in NHS dentistry took centre stage at this year’s local dental committees’ (LDCs) annual conference, amid 3,000 dentists who walked away from the NHS in England.

College of General Dentistry launches Professional Framework for dental careers

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has launched its much-anticipated Professional Framework, which describes the expected level of a dental professional’s capabilities at each stage of their...

Reducing late-stage implant failures

Dental implants are an increasingly popular, high-quality treatment option for patients with partial or complete edentulism. As a premium solution, patients have high expectations and want their...

Cervical cancer and HPV – not just a women’s health issue  

Dental professionals have an opportunity to strengthen partnerships with patients, to help them achieve better health and wellbeing. When you widen the focus of consultations, and bring in new,...