An ‘avoidance’ budget from fearful Phil

This year’s Budget Speech was the first to be delivered on a Monday since 1962. It had been suggested that the reason for this was so that the Chancellor of the Exchequer did not have to perform after...

A practice like no other

Yorkshire certainly boasts some of the country’s most spectacular countryside. Steeped in history, it also has reams of architectural beauty, and for BUPA, the new owners of the magnificent Old Church...

New dental adhesive prevents tooth decay around orthodontic brackets

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive that protects the tooth surfaces around the brackets from decay.

Campaigners call for support as Mouth Cancer Action Month 2018 officially launches at the House of Commons

The Oral Health Foundation was joined by a room full of campaigners and supporters last week, as the charity launched this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month at the House of Commons.

Time to take down barriers pushing dental patients to GPs

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on government to urgently take down the barriers facing patients with dental problems, as new research reveals the struggles they face with cost and...

Health check success for Boundaries for Life and Simplyhealth Professionals

Boundaries for Life and sponsors, Simplyhealth Professionals, are celebrating their most successful season of health checks this summer, helped by the introduction of new diagnostic software.

NSPCC celebrates BSPD’s Jenny Harris

For 15 years, Jenny Harris has worked to raise awareness of safeguarding issues in the dental world and beyond. 

Study highlights important direction for DCby1

A study undertaken at the University of Liverpool, and presented at September’s BSPD conference in Dundee, provided valuable insight into the Society’s Dental Check by One campaign.

Christie & Co publishes first annual report highlighting emerging workforce trends and challenges

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has published its inaugural report on the UK dental market, The Dental Industry 2018: Staffing, Brexit and the Dentist Shortage.

Align Technology announces November 2018 Invisalign Forum for General Practitioners

Align Technology, Inc. has announced it will host an Invisalign Forum for general dentist practitioners (GDPs) on November 3 in London, United Kingdom.

Top dentists call for positive action on school meals

The lunchtime menu in Scottish schools should be improved to reduce excess sugar and ensure children and young people eat more fruit and vegetables, according to the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the...

Make complaining easy for patients, advises DDU

 It should be easy for patients who are unhappy about some aspect of their treatment to raise this with their treating dental professional or practice, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU).