Don't put your oral health at risk, wear a mouthguard

The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging regular use of mouthguards in contact sports, following a widescale review into the health of athletes.

Five went forth!

Five dental business consultants took on their ultimate challenge this October, cycling over 1,000 miles in fifteen days to raise funds for three charities – Cancer Research, Bridge2Aid and BrushUpUK.

Action on oral health for those experiencing homelessness

Many dental practitioners wonder how to use their dental skills to get involved with providing care for people experiencing homelessness and want to know how to set up their own homelessness inclusion...

CDO issues EpiPen advice

Sara Hurley, chief dental officer (CDO) for England, has issued advice to dental professionals in response to a DHSC supply disruption alert for EpiPens in England.

BDA representatives elected to key positions within FDI World Dental Federation

Two leading members of the British Dental Association have been elected to serve the FDI World Dental Federation, at this year’s World Dental Congress in Argentina. 

Bacteria-killing dentures to vanquish oral infections in elderly

Researchers at the Manchester Metropolitan University have designed and developed a dental resin which actively fights oral bacteria and fungi using a slow-release mechanism that lasts for 45 days.

DDU introduces social media e-learning course

The DDU (Dental Defence Union) has launched a new e-learning course to help dental professionals use social media ethically and effectively, without experiencing career-damaging pitfalls.

Straumann Charity Bike Ride a resounding success

The fourth Straumann Charity Bike Ride proved a triumph of determination with over 50 riders completing the marathon ride across Italy – raising thousands of pounds for the Mouth Cancer Foundation...

Super dentist scales Mouth Kilimanjaro for Mouth Cancer Action

Dentist Mehrdad Mokhtari has conquered the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity and awareness of mouth cancer.

Dental Protection judicial review successfully overturns GDC warning over minor driving offence

Dental Protection has successfully challenged the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) decision in which the regulator tried to re-impose a warning on a dentist for a minor road traffic conviction.

Below inflation pay deal for dentists in Wales “a cut in all but name”

The British Dental Association Wales has criticised the below-inflation pay rise for dentists, saying austerity pay and the Welsh Government’s refusal to let go of a system of rigid targets is leaving...

Partners in prevention - Oral-B and the BSDHT partner up for First Smiles programme

Oral-B is working with the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) to support their First Smiles programme.