Paving the way

Blackpool Council’s decision to introduce fluoridated milk could pave a road for councils nationwide to follow in order to improve children’s oral health.

Parliamentary concerns about the GDC

Denplan has noted the concerns raised in both Houses of Parliament about the performance of the General Dental Council.

Reform of regulation: timetable needed

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for a clear timetable for action, as government renewed its commitment to reform health and social care regulation.

Rethink on sugar welcome

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry welcomes a governmental rethink on the merits of introducing a sugar tax, as published in the Times. 

UKAS accreditation

Denplan’s Excel programme, an advanced quality assurance programme, developed for dentists to help support clinical governance, professional regulation and excellence in patient care and communication...

GDC hearing – counterfeit dental devices

The GDC has published details of a Fitness To Practice (FTP) hearing concerning the deliberate use of counterfeit dental devices to be held on January 18, 2016.

Milk plans recommended for approval

Over 8,000 children in Blackpool are set to benefit from the introduction of fluoridated milk into their breakfast routine.  

National award for teenage orthodontic patient

A teenage boy who was bullied and called ‘Goofy’ at school has won an award for the story of the orthodontic treatment which helped him grow to be a confident and strong young man.

Dentists needed for study

Dentists have varying perceptions of their roles and their colleagues’ roles in the profession, which may in turn impact upon how and when patients are referred for treatment.

Volunteers needed for Morocco trip

International dental charity Dentaid is inviting dentists, hygienists and nurses to join a volunteering trip to northern Morocco from April 30 to May 8.

Help turn the tide

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed recognition from ministers that dentists must be part of a joined up response to the mounting cases of oral cancer.

Let evidence, not prejudice, shape response to sugar crisis

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for clarity after government sources denied claims government was considering a sugar tax.