Online ads help pregnant smokers quit

Online ads encouraging pregnant smokers to take up stop-smoking support could be more effective at reaching women than advice delivered in a clinical setting – according to new research involving the...

Henry Schein Digital Symposium impresses

Attendees at this year’s Henry Schein Digital Symposium were left in no doubt about the exciting opportunities and innovations that are already transforming dentistry and are set to continue in the...

Do you know an exceptional dental nurse?

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, has revisited its Outstanding Contribution to Dental Nursing Award and developed four new awards:

Dorset dental practice triples in size with support from Lloyds Bank

A Dorset dental practice has moved to larger premises and created five new jobs after securing a £720k funding package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Sale of leading Valleys dental business

Courtland Dental Centre Ltd, a leading Valleys dental business, has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by United Dental, which is a fast growing and acquisitive dental business based in South Wales.

S4S announces collaboration with Boutique Whitening

The directors of S4S, Matt Everatt and Neil Bullement, have announced a collaboration with Prem Sehmi, owner of Boutique Whitening, to become the exclusive manufacturer of whitening trays for his...

Brushlink passes 10,000 sessions milestone

Award-winning dental care innovation Brushlink has passed its 10,000 sessions milestone, showing that since its soft launch in November last year it is already having a positive impact on the oral...

Research shows link between oral health and heart attack recovery

New research has made a promising discovery for the continued health of millions of heart attack survivors globally, as looking after their oral health has been found to help their cardiovascular...

New managing director for bredent subsidiary in the UK

A successful business development manager from the dental industry is set to lead bredent UK Ltd following his appointment as managing director.

Income, education and social isolation linked to dental anxiety in new report

New research has discovered that being afraid of the dentist can not only affect your oral health but can be seriously damaging to your overall quality of life.

Against The Odds award now open for entries

The British Orthodontic Society’s Against The Odds award, 2018 is now open for entries. The award was set up to find and celebrate the best stories of orthodontic treatment and showcases the...

Peter Dyer re-elected as BDA Chair of hospital dentists

Peter Dyer, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, has been re-elected as the chair of the British Dental Association’s Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services (CCHDS) for the 2018-20 triennium,...