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Updated periodontal guidelines for under 18s

The importance of periodontal screening of young people is being reinforced jointly by the BSPD and the BSP as updated national guidelines for the management of patients aged under 18 in the primary...

Scottish government: Dental profession must be better supported in a future pandemic

Dental professionals must receive better support for their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing in a future pandemic situation.

New GDC chair and council member start in post

Planned changes to the membership of the GDC council have recently taken effect. Angie Heilmann MBE joins council as a registrant member, and Lord Toby Harris joins as chair.

Aquafresh launches Shine Bright campaign to help combat children’s tooth decay

Aquafresh has launched a new campaign to help educate both parents and children on the importance of good oral health.

Let's talk about the M word

A campaign has been established to coincide with Menopause Awareness Month (October) to ensure that all NHS dental services have a menopause policy in place.

World Smile Day!

October 1st is World Smile Day! A day to make other people smile and do kind acts. Whilst smiling can reflect happy emotions, it can also reveal health signs.

Smile Together embarks on its fifth Smiles at Sea harbourside tour of Cornwall and Devon

Fisherfolk and their families are being offered free dental checks, emergency treatment and oral cancer screening in four fishing ports across Cornwall and Devon next week, thanks to Smile Together...

Sale of two Glasgow dental businesses demonstrates huge buyer demand

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of two Glasgow dental practices - one to a first-time buyer and the other to a large dental group.

A new perspective on hindsight

The new president of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry is Sondos Albadri, professor and honorary consultant in paediatric dentistry in Liverpool and one of the most respected names in...

Racism at GDC: BDA calls for proper safeguards to protect all registrants

The BDA has called on the GDC to ensure it offers meaningful protection to all registrants, following the suspension of a practice committee member for making racially motivated comments.  

Understanding mental health

Suki Singh talks to Lauren Harrhy about mental health awareness and what more can be done.

Align Technology releases iTero Workflow 2.0 Software

Align Technology recently announced the new iTero Workflow 2.0 software release and previewed the new iTero Element 5D auto-upload functionality

First vanishing extraoral dental 3D scan spray

Even with modern extraoral dental scanners, it is necessary to use matting sprays in many applications.

How to excel in clear aligner therapy

Susana Palma shares her experience of helping others develop their confidence when treating with clear aligners.

BOS welcomes report which aims to improve access and standards of care for patients in hospital dentistry

The Consultant Orthodontist Group of the British Orthodontic Society are delighted to support the publication of the GIRFT report into hospital dentistry.