HMRC letters to associate dentists over employment status

The British Dental Association (BDA) is aware that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has written recently to a number of associate dentists indicating that they are reviewing the employment...

Non-smokers much more likely than smokers to develop mouth cancer if they show early warning signs, research shows

New research has discovered that non-smokers face a substantially higher risk of developing mouth cancer than smokers if they have precancerous lesions in their mouth.

Stevenage dentist achieves dreams of owning practice with support from Santander

A Stevenage-based dentist has realised her dreams of owning her own business after receiving £600,000 in funding from Santander Business Banking. 

Straumann saddle up for their fourth Charity Bike Ride in aid of the Mouth Cancer Foundation

September 2018 will see the fourth season of the Straumann Charity Bike Ride in aid of this year’s chosen charity, the Mouth Cancer Foundation. 

Nearly one third of Britons have never been to the dental hygienist

New research from TePe UK reveals that nearly one third of Britons have never been to the dental hygienist, despite their key role in the prevention of tooth decay and gum disease.

Pay deal must set precedent for all NHS professionals, says BDA

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the deal struck between NHS staff unions and government, and insisted it must set a precedent for dentists and other frontline health professionals.  

New study published on patient and clinical satisfaction with dental implants

Journal of Oral Implantology – The growing success of dental implants provides an alternative to traditional dentures. Implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses (IFCDPs) are changing modern...

24 days, 12 cities, from perio to profitability – BDA launches new Member Series seminar days

This year the BDA is going on tour and bringing the experts to its members with a new series of 24 seminar days taking place around the UK from April to December. Exclusively for BDA members the...

Paving the way to eliminating the dental health crisis in England

Following the publication today of ‘Water fluoridation: health monitoring in England 2018’ report by Public Health England (PHE), leading health charity, the Oral Health Foundation, are calling on...

UK welcomes its first pan-European dental provider, Colosseum Dental

One year after taking ownership of the UK’s third largest dental group, Zurich-based Colosseum Dental Group unveils a £5M comprehensive modernisation programme focused on clinical excellence and best...

DDU reassured by Court of Appeal ruling that Ombudsman's decisions must be fair and just

A recent Court of Appeal judgment has criticised the fairness and scope of the former Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s procedure for investigating clinical complaints against healthcare...

BBC Scotland comes to Calcivis

Adam Christie, the CEO of Calcivis, was interviewed by BBC Scotland this week.