Humble heroes

The Humble Smile Foundation, the Humble Brush’s humanitarian partner, is extending its outreach by introducing the Humble Helpers Programme. 

Benefits of a combined carbon and sugar tax

A combination of a carbon tax on food and a tax on sugary drinks in the UK could lead to health benefits, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise up to £3.6bn revenue, according to research...

Innovation, learning and inspiration

Over 80 leading lights from the UK and overseas will be joining delegates and exhibitors at this year’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition. The event returns to Manchester’s Central Convention...

Expanding specialist healthcare team

LCF Law has expanded its specialist healthcare team with the appointment of corporate healthcare executive Louisa Slimm. 

A one day introduction to dental sleep medicine

The British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine (BSDSM) is again holding its popular ‘Introductory Course in Dental Sleep Medicine’ event for dentists and dental technicians on Saturday, June 18, at...

Cancer death rates fall by almost 10 per cent in 10 years

Cancer death rates in the UK have fallen by nearly 10 per cent over 10 years according to the latest analysis released on World Cancer Day by Cancer Research UK today.

Careers open day

Rodericks would like to invite you to its Dentist Careers Open Day on Saturday March 5, 2016.

National Apprenticeship Awards

Genix Healthcare Ltd from Leeds was last night revealed as the Medium Employer of the year at the National Apprenticeship Awards exclusive ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House. 

Cochrane reviews triclosan/copolymer containing toothpaste

The Cochrane Collaboration produce high quality, relevant and up to date systematic reviews to inform health decision making.

Turning aspiration into early action

Dental defence organisation MDDUS welcomes the GDC’s plans to improve the current complaints system and reform fitness to practise procedures for dentists facing investigation.

Dental patients given increased protection

The newly implemented European Alert Mechanism covers the whole European Economic Area (EEA) and gives regulators the power to identify dental professionals who have been banned from practising to...

Comments invited

An international group of leading periodontologists, including two EFP senior officers, has issued a call for action to create a new global consensus around periodontology and its impact on health.