A-dec donates dental chairs to Ekwendeni Hospital, Malawi

Earlier this year Gerry Dolan, from Wrights, the dental supply company, took time out of his busy work schedule to fly to Malawi and install four A-dec chair packages. The chairs were donated by...

Diabetics face a higher risk of mouth cancer, with women in far more danger

New research has discovered that women who suffer from diabetes face a dramatically increased chance of developing mouth cancer.

Dental market performs well so far in 2018

With demand continuing to outstrip supply and a range of lenders attracted to the dental sector, 2018 will continue to support a good level of activity across the market.

BUPA announces a string of dental acquisitions

Bupa has announced the acquisition of nine new practices bringing the total number of sites acquired this year to fourteen.

University’s head of dentistry wins award for his outstanding research

The University of Birmingham’s head of the School of Dentistry, Professor Iain Chapple, has received a prestigious award to recognise his outstanding research in periodontal disease.

mydentist hosts graduation for first class of qualified dental nurses

Leading dental chain, mydentist, has celebrated its first graduate nurses after launching its student dental nurse programme in September 2016.

Study highlights oral health issues in Greek refugee camps

Four out of five refugees in Northern Greece suffer from oral symptoms including pain, cavities and bleeding gums, according to a study presented by researchers from Queen Mary University of London at...

New dental contract to expand after successful pilot reduces tooth decay

New prevention-focused approach to providing NHS dental care has led to improvements in oral health and has seen patients take greater control of their own dental care.

GDC raises serious concern for thousands of DCPs at risk of removal from the register for CPD non-compliance

On July 31, 2018 almost 36,000 dental care professionals (DCPs) will reach the end of their five-year CPD cycle, and those registrants must submit their CPD statement to the General Dental Council...

Pioneering mouth care programme being developed at Great Ormond Street Hospital

For seriously ill children, a simple toothbrush can be critical to health and well-being. This is the message being delivered to medical teams at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) by paediatric...

Free online CPD: Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice for dental teams

FGDP(UK) is making dentists aware of an e-learning resource on offering brief advice to dental patients about their alcohol consumption. The free resource, developed by Public Health England, provides...

NASDAL Practice Goodwill Survey – corporate competition?

July has seen the latest statistics from the NASDAL (The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Practice Goodwill Survey released. The survey for the quarter ending April...