Unite to drive change

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) and the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) have united to apply for prescribing exemptions that would broaden dental hygienists’...

Dentist removed from register for failings spanning almost a year

A dentist has been removed from the General Dental Council’s (GDC) register of dental professionals after a series of failings involving a single patient, which span almost 12 months.

Free mediation service launched for associateship disputes

From June 1, 2017, all BDA members will have access to free mediation services to help resolve associateship disputes, potentially saving them the time and cost of a court case.

Chewing sugar-free gum could save billions

Chewing just one additional piece of sugar-free gum each day could save £3.3bn worldwide on dental expenditures from treating tooth decay, according to a new study published in the American Journal of...

Awards for financial advisors

2017 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for money4dentists, an expert team of independent financial advisers (IFAs).

Charity's president returns to praise Dundee dental students

President of the Oral Health Foundation, Janet Goodwin, visited the University of Dundee School of Dentistry to present awards to students who have produced exceptional projects during their degree. 

London college opens centre for dental sciences

In partnership with The University of Bolton, a brand new centre for dental sciences will open at Barnet and Southgate College in September 2017. 

Rap recorded to promote oral health

A team of adults with learning disabilities has recorded a rap to promote important messages about oral health.

“Help us tell the story of dentistry”

In his keynote address to the British Dental Conference and Exhibition BDA, Chair Mick Armstrong called on members of the profession to take pride in their achievements and set out their remarkable...

Keep your (London) eye on the prize

Would you like to attend an exclusive networking event on the London Eye to talk aesthetics, not only with like-minded colleagues but also with The Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton and award-winning...

Dental leaders pledge donations to Manchester Arena families

As dentists from across the UK arrived in Manchester for their national conference, their trade union and professional body, the British Dental Association (BDA), pledged £5,000 in support of victims...

Top ranking for dental school

Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry (PUPSD) is the top dental school in England outside of London, according to the The Guardian University Guide 2018.