Appointments and promotions boost dental postgraduate offering

Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry has boosted its provision for postgraduate training with significant additions to the existing team.

Working in collaboration

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK [FGDP(UK)] has entered into an agreement with Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry (PUPSD) whereby dentists with an FGDP(UK) Diploma in...

Bringing style and substance to oral health

Peppersmith mints and gum has announced its new positioning to focus on dental health.

Serial reoffender fined £2,000 for illegal tooth whitening

A Buckinghamshire man has been ordered to pay a £2,000 fine after pleading guilty to another instance of illegal tooth whitening, despite a previous conviction and warnings on this issue.

Plymouth dental academic helps national charity

Bing Hu, associate professor in oral and dental health research at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, has helped national charity Bone Cancer Research Trust to put...

BDA hails breakthrough on Performers List problems

The British Dental Association (BDA) has announced it has helped secure an extension to the grace period for foundation dentists to formalise their inclusion in the National Performers List in...

A worthy cause

At this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase, A-dec gave delegates the opportunity to take part in its chair building puzzle for a chance win a pair of A-dec stools.

Viral video success

If you were at the BACD Annual Conference this year, you might have had the chance to become part of a viral video.

A helping hand

On the back of its annual conference, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) is delighted to announce that, with the help of its generous members, almost £2k has been raised for the Dental...

Risks of unsupervised treatment

The cost of DIY braces bought through an online provider may be lower than the average cost but the possible risks to health are high, warns the British Orthodontic Society (BOS).

New guide to help children tackle fear

A newly published guide aimed at children who are fearful of the dentist has been welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry. 

North London dentist removed from register

A north London dentist has been removed from the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) register of dental professionals for serious misconduct.