Dentists infected with bloodborne viruses to perform more procedures

Dental Protection is pleased to see Public Health England’s new guidance for healthcare workers infected with bloodborne viruses, which will enable affected members of the dental team to perform a...

Women in dentistry – surveying opinions and experiences

Minford specialist dental accountants is delighted to extend an invitation to all dental professionals – both male and female – to complete its online ‘Women in dentistry’ survey.

Private practice profits leave NHS behind

Average profits in the UK’s private dental practices are beginning to leave those of NHS practices behind. That’s according to the latest annual benchmarking statistics from NASDAL – the National...

CDO outlines key themes for oral health strategy

The Chief Dental Officer for England, Sara Hurley, has outlined the key themes of her proposed integrated strategy for oral health and dental care.

2016 Bursary Awards

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) was pleased to once again host its Postgraduate and Undergraduate Bursary Awards.

Dental students help other students to quit smoking

As well as having impact on general health, smoking is also bad for teeth and oral health, which is why a group of dental students from Plymouth University are working on a project to help their...

New website gives members a boost

A leading dental health organisation, the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), has unveiled its new website which makes it easier for the public to find a member in their area.

Helping patients get hooked on oral hygiene

Award winning patient tool designed by dental hygienist now available nationwide.

A nice cup of tea could ruin your teeth…

Following the shocking reports in the media concerning the levels of sugar in some hot drinks sold in high street coffee shops and cafes, Professor Andrew Eder, a specialist in tooth wear, has issued...

Aesthetic recognition

At the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards on March 18, 2016, a special award was revealed for Linda Greenwall for her ‘Outstanding Contribution to Dentistry’.

NHS Confidence Monitor

The third NHS Confidence Monitor has revealed that 70 per cent of survey participants would not recommend dentistry as a profession to a family member or friend.

New Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry set to open doors to public

The first patients are due to be welcomed to the new Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry on Thursday, 31 March.