Leading UK dental health bodies urge professionals and patients to #keepantibioticsworking

In the UK, dentists prescribe more than 5 per cent of all antibiotics and approximately 60 per cent of the total metronidazole in primary health care. Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem that...

New research reveals spiralling costs are causing mouth cancer survivors serious stress and anxiety

Spiralling costs of ongoing healthcare placed on mouth cancer survivors are leaving them with severe levels of anxiety and stress, research from a leading charity has discovered. 

BDA praises ChildSmile but calls on government to do more to close inequalities gap

The BDA is pleased that the latest figures from the National Dental Inspection Programme of Scottish Primary 7 children 2017 show a continuing improvement in children’s dental health – overall 77 per...

'Abject failure' from government driving child hospital admissions

The British Dental Association has responded to figures from the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at The Royal College of Surgeons suggesting the number of children under the age of 10 needing hospital...

Practice Plan’s hidden cash spreads some joy at Dental Showcase

The feel-good factor came to the BDIA Dental Showcase, one of the biggest shows in the dental calendar, thanks to a campaign by Practice Plan to inspire good deeds.  

BAOS Annual Scientific Conference in Belfast

This year at the annual scientific meeting and conference for the British Associated of Oral Surgeons, delegates were treated to a fantastic selection of inspiring, informative and humorous lectures. 

New team member increases support to implant dentists

Dental professionals keen to benefit from cutting edge implant systems and CAD/CAM will now have improved access to Anthogyr Limited’s extensive portfolio of products and services.  The company’s...

King’s Study Provides Clues to Body’s Defence against Common Oral Infection

An international team, co-led by researchers at King’s College London and the University of Pittsburgh, has identified the mechanism by which the immune system first learns that the fungus Candida...

‘Next steps for dentistry’

Westminster Health Forum’s keynote seminar is set to take place on the 13th of March, 2018 in central London. The seminar is entitled ‘Next steps for dentistry: prevention, contract reform and...

Bupa appoints Steve Gates as new Director of dental insurance and cash plan

Steve Gates has joined Bupa UK in a newly created role of Director of dental insurance and cash plan. Steve will lead the development and growth of Bupa‘s dental insurance and cash plan businesses in...

New report challenges that universal access to NHS dentistry is a myth

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed a new report from the Nuffield Trust which lifts the lid on huge gaps in access and health outcomes for dental patients across England. 

ACD FD Best Case Presentation Winners Announced

Committed to professional education, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) announced the winners of its Foundation Dentist Best Case Presentation Award.