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The Smile Revolution podcast set to feature Philips professional educator Laura McClune

The Smile Revolution was founded by dental therapist Victoria Wilson and inspired by her desire to provide the profession with a digital platform to deliver education in an engaging way.

Two in five dentists now fearful of investigations arising from Covid-19 disruption

Dental Protection has called on the General Dental Council and the Professional Standards Authority to do more as fear of investigations arising from Covid-19 and disruption to care is becoming a...

Increase in support for BDA Benevolent Fund

This year, the BDA Benevolent Fund has seen a threefold increase in requests for help, a direct result of the challenges posed by Covid-19.

British Endodontic Society sponsors video to guide patients in treatment choices for dental pain

As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24, 2020) the British Endodontic Society (BES), along with the University of Central Lancashire, has sponsored a video that raises awareness...

Take action against mouth cancer

Nik Sisodia discusses the risk factors for the big C.

Could mouthwash be effective against coronavirus?

Preliminary results from a study conducted by scientists at Cardiff University have indicated that some mouthwashes can eliminate coronavirus in saliva in 30 seconds.

Dental practices identify over eight per cent of patients with undiagnosed diabetes in new study

Out of 1,143 patients, 97 patients more than eight per cent were identified with undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes. The study found that using a FINDRISC (FINnish Diabetes Risk Score) questionnaire...

Janet Goodwin to be honoured with new FGDP award

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP) is honouring the legacy of the late Janet Goodwin with an award to recognise the achievements of dental care professionals.

BDA requests capital funding from government

The British Dental Association has written a letter to Matt Hancock requesting capital funding for dental practices.

Adapting in a changing world

The government recently launched a poster campaign featuring a ballerina with the caption “Fatima’s next job could be in cyber (she just doesn’t know it yet)”. The drive was encouraging people to...

2020 vision

Peter McCallum takes a look at a challenging 2020 and what the world of orthodontics could expect to come.

Stepping up your customer service

Richard Scarborough talks to Ashley Latter about the impact of coronavirus on the demands and needs of patients, and the increasing importance of customer service.

Keeping a close eye on the health of care home residents

A project that involves keeping a close eye on the health of care home residents has been extended for a year after a trial showed impressive results.

Henry Schein announces online virtual 3D dental conference

Henry Schein has announced a brand-new event: Dentology – powered by Henry Schein, an online virtual 3D dental conference taking place on January 29 and 30, 2021.

Oral health now in educational mainstream

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry wants all children to understand from an early age the importance of caring for their teeth – and this is now set to become a reality thanks to an addition...