BDA considering legal action over patient charge deductions

The British Dental Association (BDA) has announced it is planning to mount a legal challenge on behalf of NHS General Dental Practitioners over NHS England’s approach to deductions from patient charge...

New president announced

The British Society for Advanced Dentistry (BSAD) has announced the appointment of a new president – Peter Sanders, whose term was confirmed at the most recent BSAD conference in Cardiff.

Being frank about straightening

Luke Franks is the latest celebrity to embark on Invisalign treatment to correct the alignment of his teeth in full public view. 

Matte black dental instruments launched

International surgical instruments manufacturer ISFY has launched a stylish range of matte black finished instruments.

Should you Brexit?

Imagine if you knew that you could do the same job you love, but make much more money at it, work fewer hours and have longer holidays.

Tooth wear – facing the future

Pathological tooth wear (also known as tooth surface loss) is on the increase, as indicated by the most recent Adult and Children’s Dental Health Surveys.

New research on mouth cancer

Following the recent announcement from Cancer Research UK that revealed mouth cancer cases in the United Kingdom have jumped by 68 per cent in the last 20 years, a new report from a leading oral...

Consistency on complaints

The Regulation of Dental Services Programme Board (NHS England, the NHS Business Services Authority, the Department of Health, the Care Quality Commission, the General Dental Council and Healthwatch...

Pedometer challenge raises £2,000

Mouth cancer action group, Moveit4smiles, have helped to raise £2,000 in aid of Mouth Cancer Action Month as part of their pedometer challenge.

Stronger action on fizzy drinks called for

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) says that a newly published study underlines the need for stronger action to reduce the consumption of sugar from fizzy drinks.

£4,500 fine for illegal practise

A man from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, has been ordered to pay more than £6,500 after pleading guilty to three charges relating to the unlawful practice of dentistry.

Does new guidance delay mouth cancer diagnosis?

Oral facial surgeons say new NICE guidance for oral cancer is causing delays in diagnosis and treatment.