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Northern Irish minister fails to provide support for private practices

The BDA has expressed disappointment at the response it received from Diane Dodds, minister for the economy in the Northern Irish government.

Dentisan acquired by Getinge

Dentisan, manufacturer and supplier of dental infection control products, along with parent company Quadralene, has been 100 per cent acquired by Getinge, a global provider of products and systems...

Government opens consultation on banning online advertisement of junk food

The government’s open consultation on the total restriction of online advertising for products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) has received a positive reaction from health charities.

Supporting the dental profession throughout the second Covid-19 wave

The CDOs for the four nations – Tom Ferris (Scotland), Colette Bridgman (Wales), Michael Donaldson (Northern Ireland) and Sara Hurley (England) – have released a letter addressing the dental...

Futureproof your practice

John Timson looks at the considerations for those purchasing new equipment.

Make a difference this Movember

Dawn Woodward discusses the importance of oral health advice during November.

BDA calls for clarification on essential worker status for private practices

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the BDA has repeatedly argued for the dental sector’s essential worker status to be confirmed. The BDA reported last week that the CDO for England had confirmed...

The Isles of Scilly appoint new island dentist

Dentist Michael Twamley has been hired as the new island dentist on the Isles of Scilly. Michael and his family arrived on the island of St Mary’s on November 2, managing to get across just before...

The mental health impact of pandemics for front line healthcare staff

Mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression are common among healthcare staff during and immediately after pandemics – according to new research from the...

Tips on saving cement waste

John Rafelt, scientific affairs manager at 3M Oral Care UK and Ireland, discusses how practitioners can save 80 per cent of cement waste.

Dental practice can grow patients’ bones in a regenerative implant treatment

A dental practice in South Lanarkshire renowned for its implant work has seen a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in enquiries after pioneering a technique that uses patients’ own blood plasma to grow...

New restrictions could cripple independent dentists, opticians and pharmacists, says Rangewell

Analysing the Office for National Statistics sector-specific monthly GDP estimate, Rangewell has learnt that health and social care has seen a dramatic drop in GDP since February. While some sectors...

New BDA Covid-19 toolkits available for England, Wales and Scotland

The BDA has updated its online toolkits for England, Wales and Scotland to include the latest guidance from the recently revised standard operating procedures.

BADN launches salary survey for 2020

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, has launched its 2020 salary survey.

Dentex raise £20m investment despite industry disruption

UK dental partnership group Dentex has raised a further £20m in funding, led by UPL, which brings the total equity investment to date to £94m.