New ambassadors appointed to the College of General Dentistry

The College of General Dentistry has announced the appointment of two more ambassadors, Dr Louise Belfield and Dr Marina Harris, reflecting the college's commitment to the whole dental team.

Futureproofing dentistry

The pandemic has turned the world upside down and dentistry has not gone unscathed. BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand, taking place across five days (22-26 March), is designed to help futureproof the...

England rugby star becomes Dentaid patron

England rugby star and World Cup winner Laura Keates has become a patron of Dentaid. Laura, who is a fourth-year dental student at the University of Birmingham, will be supporting the charity by...

Align Technology joins BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand line up

Align Technology has announced its presence at the BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand between March 22-26, where it will showcase the newly launched iTero Element Plus Series.

Study shows non-smokers have better mental health

On No Smoking Day 2021 smokers are encouraged to put smoking behind them for a brighter future. New evidence published this week shows that smokers who quit for six weeks or more are happier than...

Dental market review 2020/21 reports strong recovery

Following its annual business outlook 2021 report published earlier in the year, specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has released its ‘Dental Market Review 2020/21’ report providing an...

Learn from your peers when you Brain Floss

Have you discovered the Brain Floss blog from 3M Oral Care? Launched last year, it is full of clinical articles, case reports and webinars – fresh, relevant, high-quality and regularly updated content...

New BSPD safeguarding representative appointed

Marielle Kabban, a consultant in paediatric dentistry at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed as BSPD’s new safeguarding representative.

IT housekeeping

Ian Pye gives some top tips for cyber security.

Budget 2021: What does this mean for you?

Luke Moore discusses what the chancellor's plans mean for dental professionals.

Dentists given “no jab, no job” policy warning

Dental practices that are pursuing a ‘no jab, no job’ policy for new employees are “entering untested territory”, according to a leading employment lawyer.