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DDU welcomes fairer system for dealing with GDC concerns in Scotland

The DDU has welcomed a new system for dealing with low-level concerns about dental professionals in Scotland.

Charities respond to government’s public consultation on junk food

Action on Sugar and Dental Wellness Trust have responded to the government's public consultation on a total ban of online advertising for unhealthy foods high in fat, sugar and salt in the UK to...

Significantly lower levels of satisfaction amongst dental patients from ethnic minority backgrounds

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its Public Research 2020 report which captures the views of the public on a wide range of issues.

CareCapital acquires Neoss

CareCapital Advisors Limited, an equity investor focused on the dental and oral care industry, has announced an agreement to acquire Neoss Limited.

Bristol Dental Specialists recognised by Microsoft

Straumann would like to congratulate Bristol Dental Specialists – whose team has used Straumann implant systems for several decades – for being profiled by IT giant Microsoft in recognition of a...

Researchers discover dental connection between prehistoric dinosaurs and mammals

When most people think of ferocious, blade-like teeth on prehistoric creatures they picture Smilodon, better known as the saber-toothed tiger. But in the world of dinosaurs, theropods are well known...

FGDP marks 15 years of raising standards in implant dentistry

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of 'Training Standards in Implant Dentistry', its publication which defines the training that should be undertaken...

Coronavirus spread during dental procedures could be reduced with slower drill rotation

Researchers from Imperial College London and King’s College London have found that careful selection and operation of dental drills can minimise the spread of Covid-19 through aerosols.

Research highlights scale of impact of Covid-19 on dental professionals

New Covid-19 research released by the General Dental Council (GDC) has found that most dental professionals expect to be able to see fewer patients than normal over the next 12 months, while also...

Sendoline acquired by Directa

Directa announced the acquisition of the Swedish endodontics manufacturer Sendoline AB on December 15, 2020.

Protecting your income has never been so important

Richard Lishman explains what you need to know about income protection.

Dental organisations investigate discrimination

The British Dental Association, Faculty of General Dental Practice UK and College of General Dentistry have joined forces to conduct a survey into discrimination in dentistry.

Queensway Orthodontics partners with Kidscape

Queensway Orthodontics has partnered with Kidscape – a bullying prevention charity working with children in England and Wales.

Dental Protection responds to Healthwatch report on dentistry during Covid-19

Dental Protection has defended dentists following the publication of a new Healthwatch report on dentistry and the impact of Covid-19.

Mitigating stress in the practice

Tina Chander discusses ways to improve the way you work.