NHS England appoints deputy chief dental officers

NHS England has appointed Janet Clarke and Eric Rooney as deputy chief dental officers. They will both work part time reporting to Sara Hurley.

Control, freedom and flexibility

How can the intervention of robots possibly make orthodontic treatment more personal and precise – especially when the robots are overseas? Orthodontic specialist Asif Chatoo knows from experience...

Queen to open dental hospital

Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, is to unveil a commemorative plaque at an official ceremony on November 19 at the new Birmingham Dental Hospital and...

Backing the future

While innovation and technological advancements will continue to play a key role in the development of dentistry, nurturing the future generation of dental professionals is equally as crucial. 

Pioneering implant course

Dawood & Tanner Academy has been awarded prestigious National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) accreditation and will be one of the first UK dental training centres to offer an accredited...

An invaluable tool for the cosmetic dentist

Cosmetic dental treatments have, in the last few years, seen a significant increase in demand and, as a result, the onus on dental professionals to provide nothing but the highest standards of ethical...

Tackle dental health of professional footballers to improve everyone’s performance

Professional footballers have worryingly poor teeth that could be affecting their performance on the pitch, a study claims.

Act now on sugar

Leading health charity the British Dental Health Foundation fully supports the new Public Health England (PHE) report on sugar and believes we must act now to stop generations of children having poor...

Easing the dental fears of adults and children with complex needs

A CNWL dentist has put together an illustrated story booklet that describes a patient journey for children and adults with complex needs and about to undergo major surgery.

Welcome research into effects of restorations

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has welcomed recent research into the effect of restorations on the development of decay in adjacent teeth.

Introducing dental sleep medicine

The British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine (BSDSM) is again holding its popular ‘Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine’ course for dentists and dental technicians on Friday, November 27, in London.

“Stop hoarding registrants’ money”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has accused the General Dental Council (GDC) of hoarding reserves, and has told the regulator that it can and should set a fee level for dentists of no more than...