‘Scope for optimism’: Dental Update’s online conference puts the spotlight on a clinical way forward in a COVID-19 world

An industry expert suggests there is scope for optimism on the road towards the new normal for dentistry.

Henry Schein Dental helps dentists safely return to providing care

Henry Schein Dental UK has compiled a variety of measures that focus on the critical steps necessary to help dentists safely restart their practices.

Lobby your local council for rates debate: Dental practices have ‘fallen through the cracks’

A dental practice owner is spearheading a campaign to get the same rate rebates as other high street businesses.

Denplan invests £2m in PPE to help member dentists return to work safely

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has taken a significant step today to show its commitment to the long-term success of the dental profession and their ongoing support for member dentists in the UK, and...

GDC under fire as ARF remains unchanged during COVID-19 crisis

The GDC has come in for criticism from the profession for failing to be flexible in its registration payments amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Experts gather to give advice on how to bounceback

Software of Excellence has announced it will host a new online event on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 May 2020 - the Bounceback Virtual Dental Festival.

BAPD takes vote of no confidence in Office of Chief Dental Officer

The BAPD has written to the health secretary following a vote of no confidence from its members in the Office of the Chief Dental Officer (England):

Rapid Review of recommendations for re-opening dental services published

A group of researchers and clinicians from a range of UK institutions has conducted a rapid review of internationally produced guidance to support decision-making for re-opening dental services closed...

Succeeding together in tomorrow’s dentistry

For the first time ever, Ivoclar Vivadent will hold its International Expert Symposium (IES) as an online event.

UNW welcomes new senior manager

Newcastle-based chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has welcomed the appointment of Mike Blenkharn as Senior Manager to its specialist Dental Business Unit.

Dentists instruct Brown Rudnick LLP to advise on business interruption cover

The British Dental Association (BDA) has today announced that it is taking urgent legal advice in respect of the vast majority of insurers not paying insurance claims of dentists for business...

Sugary drinks harmful to women's heart health

Drinking one or more sugary beverages a day was associated with a nearly 20% greater likelihood of women having a cardiovascular disease compared to women who rarely or never drank sugary beverages.