Increased cancer risk

New research has suggested that postmenopausal women who suffer from periodontal disease are at a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer.

Major collaboration

King’s College London and BYBO Dental Group, one of the largest dental providers in China, have today announced a partnership that will see collaboration on clinical activities, staff exchange,...

Smart app

Providing resources to help parents monitor the amount of sugar they are giving their children is a practical and progressive step forward in combating dental decay and obesity says BSPD of the new...

New head of legal services

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed a new head of legal services to oversee its team of solicitors. Joanne Bateman succeeds Charles Dewhurst, who stepped down from the role at the end of...

Funding secured

A research project run by Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) with the Family Nurse Partnership Programme has secured funding of £70,000 over three years from The...

Councils respond to ASH report on stop smoking services

Responding to Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) report on budget cuts to stop smoking services, Izzi Seccombe, a local government association community wellbeing spokesperson, said:

Spot the fake

The BDIA is pleased to announce Buckingham based foundation dentist, Chloe Richardson, as the winner of its popular ‘Spot the Fake’ competition featured on the BDIA stand at Dental Showcase 2015. 

“Tax sugary drinks to protect children’s teeth”

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is backing calls for sugary drinks to be taxed. The proposal, which came to national attention with a high profile campaign by the chef Jamie Oliver and the...

Four issues which will define dentistry in 2016

With the new year well and truly underway, what lies ahead for dentistry in the coming year? In a year which promises to shake up the future of the nation’s oral health for years to come leading oral...

“Long waiting lists unacceptable”

Long waiting lists for children and young people needing orthodontic treatment are unacceptable and may reflect underfunding of services, said Guy Deeming, chairman at the British Orthodontic...

Live webinar

On February 11, at 8pm, The Dental Channel will be hosting a live webinar presented by the General Dental Council on the proposed Enhanced CPD scheme to be introduced next year (2017).

Pilot study

A Pilot study at King’s College London has shown that specialist training guidse for dentists can aid communications about oral cancer with patients.