Dental regulator supports statement issuing advice on conflicts of interest

The General Dental Council has joined eight other regulators in signing a joint statement following the NHS’ publication of guidance on how to manage conflicts of interest.

Glasgow’s ‘Big Smile Big Band’ world record attempt

It is official! Guinness World Records has verified that the University of Glasgow’s Dental School, sponsored by the British Endodontic Society, successfully created the world’s biggest ever smile...

Unhealthy gums could put older women at higher risk of developing many forms of deadly cancer

A new study, which looked at data from 65,000 post-menopausal women between the ages of 54 and 86, found those with a history of gum disease were 14 per cent more likely to develop cancer.

Fundraising for the exemptions campaign

The BADT Council has arranged a fundraising event to support its exemptions campaign.

Interchangeable magnification loupe system launched

Orascoptic has introduced OmniOptic – an interchangeable magnification loupe that allows the clinician to select the optimal magnification power for each procedure.

“Pay restraint undermines progress on expenses for Scottish GDPs”

The British Dental Association Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s announcement of pay awards for 2017/18.

Dentist removed from register for failings spanning 12 years

A dentist has been removed from the General Dental Council’s (GDC) register of dental professionals after a series of failings which span 12 years.

Winning across the board

From products across the globe, the 2017 Beauty Shortlist Mama and Baby Awards has revealed this year’s winners.

“Proposals to cap legal costs do not go far enough”

Recommendations to establish a working party to examine fixing costs for clinical negligence claims valued at up to £25,000 do not go far enough to reduce the burden of litigation on the NHS, says the...

Has the antibiotic course had its day?

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has responded to ‘The antibiotic course has had its day’, the widely-publicised article in the latest edition of the British Medical Journal, which...

Expanding team strengthens support offered to implant dentists

Dentists who offer implant treatment now have improved access to Anthogyr Ltd’s range of high performing, affordable dental implants.

National nursing conference

The 2017 National Dental Nursing Conference will be held at the Milton Keynes Hilton on November 17-18.