The BADN calls for recognition of dental nurses’ contribution to dentistry

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the professional association for dental nurses in the UK, supports the BSDHT campaign for dental nursing support for hygienists and therapists in...

Getting to the heart of occlusion

Occlusion is a core principle of almost every dental procedure, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood concepts in dentistry. To shed some light on the subject, Clark Dental is delighted to have...

The BACD to take part in BBC Radio 4 programme

This Wednesday, the BACD will be taking part in a special feature on a BBC Radio 4 programme exploring the current trend of reality stars and influencers undergoing invasive cosmetic dental treatment....

Two high profile advocates for community water fluoridation appointed to the British Fluoridation Society

The British Fluoridation Society is delighted to announce that two highly experienced advocates for community water fluoridation are now working with the society. Alan Johnson, former Labour MP and a...

Local Government Association: Nearly 180 operations a day to remove rotten teeth in children

Latest figures showing nearly 45,000 hospital operations to remove rotten teeth in children and teenagers – equating to 177 a day – have led councils to warn of a potential post-coronavirus surge of...

Luke Barnett Laboratory now working with Boutique Whitening

Luke Barnett Laboratory is delighted to announce that it is now working alongside Boutique Whitening. In what has been seen as a new chapter in teeth whitening, Luke Barnett’s trays coupled with...

GDC thematic review on preparedness for practice finds no safety concerns

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the findings from its first education quality assurance thematic review, which focused on the preparedness for practice of UK-trained dental students at...

Interest in owning dental practices rises as UK lockdown eases, reveals new data from Christie & Co

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co is pleased to launch its Buyer Registration Index, an analysis of website registrations which indicates buyer sentiment across all eight of its...

How will your dental practice look in the future?

The past couple of months have been incredibly challenging for dental practices and although there are still many uncertainties, it is great to see that many started to open from 8 June. Following...

Time-saving temporary crowns

John Rafelt discusses the benefits of temporary crowns. Over many years, 3M Oral Care has researched and developed a highly sophisticated and innovative range of temporary materials. The Protemp...

Top associate contract concerns revealed by the DDU

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has revealed the most common areas of concern that members face when negotiating a new contract. This comes as many dental professionals face a great deal of uncertainty...

Joint announcement from the BADT and BSDHT

The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) and the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) have taken the unusual step of directly contacting each appointed council member of...