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Dental Update webinar series delivers for better dentistry

The webinar series held by Dental Update, Denplan and Oral-B from February 23 to March 18 drew in an incredible 25,766 registrations, with people able to view the webinars both live and on demand.

Three quarters of dentists have seen significant impact of Covid-19 pandemic on oral health of their patients

A new survey conducted by the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme has revealed the extent to which dental professionals across the country have adapted to continued lockdowns.

Combatting childhood dental fear

Giving every child the best possible start to a lifetime of good oral health is the BDPD’s overarching mission. But one of the many challenges they face is dental anxiety, a reality for many children,...

BADN 2020 salary survey report

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, has released the results of its 2020 salary survey. The survey was conducted online between...

Denplan launches Denplan Plus

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has introduced Denplan Plus – a new support agreement designed to offer the most comprehensive solution to professional and business goals for a dental practice owner....

Simplifying the indirect restorative workflow

On March 30, 3M and Dental Update are hosting ‘“Success Simplified” – Simplifying the indirect restorative workflow’. The webinar will be presented by Akit Patel, a specialist in prosthodontics, and...

New normal, new balance

Andy Acton looks at the issue of changing workplace demographics and the impact that might have on dental practices.

New specialist dental accountant website launched

The Ross Brooke Dental website went live earlier this month. With a new name but a long-established history in the dental world, Ross Brooke Dental comprises specialist dental accountants Linda Giles...

New ambassadors appointed to the College of General Dentistry

The College of General Dentistry has announced the appointment of two more ambassadors, Dr Louise Belfield and Dr Marina Harris, reflecting the college's commitment to the whole dental team.

Futureproofing dentistry

The pandemic has turned the world upside down and dentistry has not gone unscathed. BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand, taking place across five days (22-26 March), is designed to help futureproof the...

England rugby star becomes Dentaid patron

England rugby star and World Cup winner Laura Keates has become a patron of Dentaid. Laura, who is a fourth-year dental student at the University of Birmingham, will be supporting the charity by...

Align Technology joins BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand line up

Align Technology has announced its presence at the BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand between March 22-26, where it will showcase the newly launched iTero Element Plus Series.

Study shows non-smokers have better mental health

On No Smoking Day 2021 smokers are encouraged to put smoking behind them for a brighter future. New evidence published this week shows that smokers who quit for six weeks or more are happier than...

Dental market review 2020/21 reports strong recovery

Following its annual business outlook 2021 report published earlier in the year, specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has released its ‘Dental Market Review 2020/21’ report providing an...