Universal dental syringe launched

Surgical instruments manufacturer, ISFY International, has launched an innovative, universal dental syringe that is more practical, versatile and user friendly.

Deputy Chief Dental Officer appointed honorary professor at UCLan

One of NHS England’s Deputy Chief Dental Officers (CDO) has been appointed as an honorary clinical professor at the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) School of Dentistry.

New tool will let councils reap the prevention dividend

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the launch of a new tool from Public Health England that will empower local authorities to make effective long term investments in prevention. 

Revised guidance to help students be clearer about patient safety

The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its guidance to help students better understand their role in patient safety. 

Food manufacturers must “fall in line”

Leading oral health organisation, the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), have given their full support to the Action on Sugar following their call today for UK food manufacturers...

Law and order

Here, Harry Singh explores a few of the more significant legal issues when it comes to being a law abiding and responsible landlord.

Achieve whole mouth protection

Dental professionals were recently invited to an online educational webinar to hear about how Colgate Total delivers additional clinical benefits, over using an ordinary fluoride toothpaste.

45 seconds to save a life

Throughout November, a leading oral health charity in the UK is aiming to save lives by ensuring visual mouth cancer checks are carried out properly during every check up.

Help colleagues this Christmas

As the holiday season approaches, the BDA Benevolent Fund is asking dental professionals to spare a thought for colleagues who are suffering. Here, the charity, along with past patron, Professor Nairn...

#BlueLipSelfie campaign set to support Mouth Cancer Action Month 2016

As the Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month gets underway in November, Denplan’s #BlueLipSelfie campaign is set to involve hundreds of dental practices around the country.

Improving oral health in Europe’s poorest country

International dental charity Dentaid is offering retired dentists, dental nurses, therapists and hygienists the chance to join an oral health education team in Moldova.

Dental regulator prosecutes Hertfordshire man for unlawfully practising dentistry

The General Dental Council (GDC) has successfully prosecuted a Hertfordshire man for carrying out dentistry while not on the register of dental professionals.