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COVID-19: BDA greets key worker status for dentists and teams

The British Dental Association (BDA) has received clear confirmation that dentists and their staff will be designated as key workers during the pandemic.

DDU issues dento-legal advice on COVID-19

The Dental Defence Union today issued advice to dental professionals dealing with the unprecedented situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons issue guidance to protect dentists and doctors during COVID-19 pandemic

Two surgical specialty associations have come togther for the first time to protect dentists and doctors examining and treating patients who may have COVID-19 but do not yet know they are infected.

Leadership needed from NHSE on COVID-19

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for leadership from NHS England, after further failure to publish updates to its Standard Operating Procedure for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FGDP dean calls for greater diversity

The dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)), Ian Mills, has called for the leaderships of dental organisations to better reflect the diversity of the profession.

BADN remains open

The office of the BADN, the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, remains open.

IR35 changes postponed

The government has announced a last-minute postponement to the implementation of the off-payroll (IR35) tax in light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, with the legislation now due to be reintroduced in...

Pärla Toothpaste Tabs offer an ethical, plastic-free solution to conventional toothpaste

The dehydrated tabs come in a reusable glass jar, and they are simply chewed for five seconds and then used for brushing as normal with a wet toothbrush.

GDC: How we will continue to regulate in light of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

The GDC has released a statement on the impact of coronavirus on its operations, alongside a joint statement with other statutory regulators of health and care professionals. 

Call for BDIA Dental Showcase content now open

Do you want to help shape the future of the dental industry? The BDIA Dental Showcase is returning to ExCeL London this year on October 9-10 and is looking for dental experts to contribute to its...

Ariston Dental

Secure a bargain with congress registration, three nights at the Aria Resort and 15 precision implants with the compliments of Keystone Paltop.

Straumann

Straumann is proud to offer a comprehensive solution for your dental implantology needs. Its portfolio offers all the products, materials and technologies you require to successfully and efficiently...

J&S Davis

Among the varied portfolio of products available through J&S Davis are bone management solutions from Meisinger.

Ucer Education

Professor Cemal Ucer and Professor Andrea Tedesco – specialist oral surgeons renowned for their skills and experience in dental implantology – will be presenting a new training course this spring.

Trycare

Available in 0.5 and 2.0cc syringes, OsteoBiol GTO is Tecnoss’s new ready-to-use pre-hydrated biomaterial that can be easily dispensed into defect sites direct from the syringe. It enables clinicians...