Junior dentists balloted on industrial action

Junior hospital dentists in England will be balloted on industrial action as the government prepares to impose a flawed contract.

Rejection of sugar tax labelled ‘irresponsible’

A leading dental health charity in the UK feels the decision by the government to reject overwhelming calls for a sugar tax is a major opportunity lost in the urgent need to promote healthy living and...

Q&A

Professor Myron Nevins, USA, is one of the chairmen of Osteology Monaco 2016. In an interview he explained what he considers the most important topics to be addressed in the scientific programme, and...

Has anything changed?

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to the launch of new consultation from the General Dental Council, suggesting a freeze in professional fees.

Virtual reception

Forward thinking Dental practices in the UK looking to simulate an ‘open all hours’ reception service to their patients through clever advancements in practice management system technologies will now...

Attack plaque

mydentist, a large provider of dentistry in the UK, has launched a free app based game as part of its Kid’s Club initiative to educate children on the benefits of maintaining good oral health and...

“Healthy eating and good dental health should be childsplay”

The insidious impact of ‘sports’ drinks and unhealthy snacking on children’s dental health has been highlighted in a new report launched today at the House of Commons by the All Party Parliamentary...

Trick or treat?

New research by My Dentist Careers found that an alarming 41 per cent of parents don’t ensure that their children's teeth are brushed twice a day. 

Mission creep?

The British Dental Association (BDA) has expressed grave concerns that the General Dental Council (GDC) is attempting to extend its remit well beyond the duties given to it by Parliament, in its...

Making the case for oral appliances

The British Society for Dental Sleep Medicine (BSDSM) has, for the first time, been invited to the British Sleep Society (BSS) annual scientific conference.

Call for global sugar reduction targets

New research by Action on Sugar has revealed the shockingly high and unnecessary levels of free sugars found globally in sugar sweetened soft drinks and is now calling for all international drink...

“A desperate need for dental care”

International charity Dentaid is appealing for dentists who are registered to practice dentistry in France to provide essential treatment for thousands of migrants living in refugee camps near Calais.