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Soft drinks found to be the crucial link between obesity and tooth wear

A new study published today in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among...

Inspiring women transforming Sri Lankan lives

Two vibrant pink Tuk Tuks are helping to transform the lives of single mums and girls in Sri Lanka thanks to the support of women dental practitioners.

CMO report: Dentists back ideas to tackle obesity and tooth decay together

The British Dental Association (BDA) has applauded the new independent report from departing Chief Medical Officer Sally Davies, for offering a joined-up response to the challenges of childhood...

The BADN responds to reduction in ARF

The BADN welcomes the very slight reduction by the GDC in the Annual Retention Fee for dental nurses of £2 per year, for the next three years.

Helping the BDA Benevolent Fund deliver Christmas cheer

The BDA Benevolent Fund helps dental students, dentists and their families when they face hardship, supporting those who do not have the funds to pay for some of the normal things in life, ranging...

Charity announces launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month 2019

The Oral Health Foundation is building up to this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month by calling on dental professionals to help the general public become more ‘mouthaware’.

{my}dentist opens the doors to conference online with live stream

{my}dentist’s Clinical Conference, its biggest event of the year, takes place on Friday 11th October and the company is inviting all clinicians to attend via a live stream on Facebook.

Peter Ward to retire from the BDA

Peter Ward, British Dental Association Chief Executive of 14 years, has announced his retirement from 31 March 2020. Most recently Peter has overseen the development and roll-out of the new BDA...

The BSDHT congratulates Fiona Ellwood on her British Empire Medal

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is thrilled to announce that (honorary) Vice President, Fiona Ellwood, has recently been awarded a British Empire Medal.

Dental students brace themselves for competition

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)’s Faculty of Dental Surgery, together with sponsors Dentsply Sirona, is delighted to announce the launch of its award-winning Dental Clinical Skills...

Medal-winning smile

Last night Dina Asher-Smith became the first ever British sprint champion when she won the World Athletics Championship 200 metre gold. Dina has just completed her Invisalign treatment to make sure...

General Dental Council reduces Annual Retention Fee

Following a consultation on its strategy for the next three years, the General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced a reduction of the Annual Retention Fee (ARF), the fee all dental professionals...

{my}dentist opens biggest practice in centre of Halifax

The UK’s largest dentistry provider, {my}dentist, has opened its newest and biggest practice in the centre of Halifax, that will support up to 40,000 patients per year.

Care homes face uphill struggle as new rules give them responsibility for oral health

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that care homes in England face significant barriers in securing access to NHS services, as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) today rolls out new...

{my}dentist appoints director of new orthodontic business, {my}orthodontist

{my}dentist, the UK’s leading provider of dental services, has appointed Michelle Shambrook as its first permanent director of {my}orthodontist, its new specialist orthodontic division.