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Health Education England announces new chair of the Advancing Dental Care programme

Malcolm Smith has taken over as chair of the HEE’s Advancing Dental Care programme (ADC) after Nicholas Taylor, dean of postgraduate dental education and Health Education North West, retired at the...

Dental students to train on ‘lifelike’ mouth models

Dental models with the tactile qualities of real mouths will be used to train the next generation of dentists thanks to new research by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of...

Oral hygiene contributes to a healthy heart

Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist can support cardiovascular health. This, in a nutshell, is what dental and heart experts agreed recently at a joint workshop in Madrid.

DDU reveals top five reasons for dental claims

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has revealed the five areas of dental treatment which lead to the most claims for compensation, with extractions being the most common cause of claims. 

Sensodyne launches dual action toothpaste designed for sensitivity and gum problems

Sensodyne, the number one dentist recommended brand for sensitive teeth, has unveiled a new specialist dual action toothpaste that targets both sensitive teeth and gum problems. The new toothpaste...

Tell Mayor Khan to make children’s oral health a priority for London

The British Dental Association is urging London’s dentists to set out their views and experiences on prevention and inequalities, following its successful bid to secure an inquiry into children’s oral...

MDDUS responds to appropriate clinical negligence cover consultation

The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) believes there is no evidence to suggest healthcare professionals and patients will be better protected through regulation of clinical...

NHS pensions may be painful for dentists

Dentists could face unexpected tax bills and find their pension pot does not provide as much as they believe following government changes in NHS Pension regulations, expert advisers in the field have...

BDA: GDS Revenue Grant Scheme only one part of the solution

BDA Northern Ireland has said a £1 million grant scheme to assist dental practices to meet patient care and safety standards must be viewed in the context of the financial pressures on GDPs. 

King’s Dentistry holds international QS second-place ranking

Dentistry at King’s College London has maintained its exceptional standing in the QS World University rankings and once again is ranked second in the world. The faculty now holds a hat-trick for its...

Mental health: BDA back HEE calls for action on stress and burnout in profession

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed Health Education England’s recommendations for sweeping action on stress across health professions and renewed its call for parity in provision...

New Dental Innovation Symposium launched

Henry Schein companies Software of Excellence, Henry Schein Dental, MediHoldings and Biohorizons, all of which are at the forefront of innovation in dentistry, have come together and combined all the...

Find out what’s next for NHS dentistry

NHS dentists in the North East are being invited to a free event where a panel of their peers will discuss the implications of the new dental contract.

Vaping associated with increased risk of heart attack and strokes

E-cigarette smokers increase their risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to new research.

Senior MP gets his teeth into children’s oral health during visit to London dental practice

Rt Hon Mark Field MP met with colleagues at Bupa Dental Care in Bank.