An exciting line up

It may still be months away, but the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (BACD) Annual Conference is already turning heads. 

BOS warns against DIY braces

The British Orthodontic Society is warning against websites offering DIY orthodontic treatment because of the risk they pose. 

Dental experts warn of the side effects of illegal teeth whitening kits

Teeth whitening experts, mydentist, are warning the public about the possible dangers of using DIY treatments bought online. 

Dentists: cut NHS charges and use sugar levy to invest in next generation

Dentists have called on the next assembly government to tackle the oral health epidemic in Wales, with calls to cut NHS dental charges and use the proceeds of the new sugar levy to invest in...

Communication key

Dental practitioners in Scotland are reminded of the importance of good communication in effective complaints handling.

Access all areas

The importance of having the best tools to achieve efficient and effective access during endodontic procedures cannot be overstated, both in terms of patient comfort and clinician confidence.

Charity calls for new approach to dentistry to urgently halt dental crisis

The Oral Health Foundation is calling for the Government to make a major overhaul of dentistry to ensure there is a focus on prevention in the UK.

Dental students provide Salvation Army residents with passport to health

A group of dental hygiene and therapy students from Plymouth University has worked with the Salvation Army and its service users at Devonport Lifehouse homeless centre in Plymouth, to create a...

Greater awareness needed of the extreme dangers of hidden sugars

Leading health charity, the British Dental Health Foundation (now the Oral Health Foundation), are calling for better awareness of the dangers hidden sugars in our diets have on our oral health.

End of an era

One of Stourbridge’s longest serving dentists has decided to take a break from the chair after nearly four decades looking after the teeth of local people.

Training programme for post graduate orthodontists is expanded

Align Technology has extended its orthodontic training programme to twelve dental universities and hospitals.

Five ways to improve energy efficiency in the dental profession

According to The Carbon Trust, the UK’s healthcare sector spends over £400m on energy per year.