Honorary fellowship marks 70th Anniversary

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is to receive an honorary fellowship of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons in recognition of her strong commitment to children’s...

GDC seeking new council members

The General Dental Council (GDC) is seeking up to two new dental professional members and four lay members to join the council.

A world first

A North East dentist has become the first in the world to hold two of the industry’s highest honours.

Unique film tackles tooth decay

Devonport children and parents were treated to a special screening of a unique film aimed at tackling the city’s growing tooth decay problem.

Changing perspectives

The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association’s 74th Annual Meeting will be held in Colorado Springs on March 13-18, 2017.

Making implants accessible

Dentists in Great Britain seeking high performing, but affordable, dental implants can now partner with Anthogyr Limited to make implant treatment more accessible to patients. 

BDA – “Help us make regulation work for the profession”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has launched a wide-ranging consultation on what the profession wants from regulation, with a pledge to push for a system that works for dentists and patients.

Pressures of practice pushing dentists to the brink

The pressure of dental practice, including increasing patient demands, business worries and rising complaints and claims, is pushing some practitioners to the brink, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has...

Health and wellbeing for dental professionals, practices and patients

A brand new online platform has launched in dentistry to provide advice and support surrounding the health and wellbeing of clinicians, practices and patients alike. 

New rules on personal injury claims

The Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss, recently announced a cut to the discount rate applied to personal injury claims from 2.5-0.75 per cent.

BDA Wales wins concessions on higher fees and red tape

The British Dental Association Wales has secured substantial amendments to the new government regulations on private dentistry in Wales, including those to ensure single-handed practitioners are not...

Healthcare specialist help Bristol dental practice acquire new premises

The specialist healthcare team at Veale Wasbrough Vizards (VWV) has completed the acquisition of premises in Hanham, Bristol, for a new dental practice.