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Campaigners call for support as Mouth Cancer Action Month 2018 officially launches at the House of Commons

The Oral Health Foundation was joined by a room full of campaigners and supporters last week, as the charity launched this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month at the House of Commons.

Time to take down barriers pushing dental patients to GPs

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on government to urgently take down the barriers facing patients with dental problems, as new research reveals the struggles they face with cost and...

Health check success for Boundaries for Life and Simplyhealth Professionals

Boundaries for Life and sponsors, Simplyhealth Professionals, are celebrating their most successful season of health checks this summer, helped by the introduction of new diagnostic software.

NSPCC celebrates BSPD’s Jenny Harris

For 15 years, Jenny Harris has worked to raise awareness of safeguarding issues in the dental world and beyond. 

Study highlights important direction for DCby1

A study undertaken at the University of Liverpool, and presented at September’s BSPD conference in Dundee, provided valuable insight into the Society’s Dental Check by One campaign.

Christie & Co publishes first annual report highlighting emerging workforce trends and challenges

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has published its inaugural report on the UK dental market, The Dental Industry 2018: Staffing, Brexit and the Dentist Shortage.

Align Technology announces November 2018 Invisalign Forum for General Practitioners

Align Technology, Inc. has announced it will host an Invisalign Forum for general dentist practitioners (GDPs) on November 3 in London, United Kingdom.

Top dentists call for positive action on school meals

The lunchtime menu in Scottish schools should be improved to reduce excess sugar and ensure children and young people eat more fruit and vegetables, according to the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the...

Make complaining easy for patients, advises DDU

 It should be easy for patients who are unhappy about some aspect of their treatment to raise this with their treating dental professional or practice, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU).

Don't put your oral health at risk, wear a mouthguard

The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging regular use of mouthguards in contact sports, following a widescale review into the health of athletes.

Five went forth!

Five dental business consultants took on their ultimate challenge this October, cycling over 1,000 miles in fifteen days to raise funds for three charities – Cancer Research, Bridge2Aid and BrushUpUK.

Action on oral health for those experiencing homelessness

Many dental practitioners wonder how to use their dental skills to get involved with providing care for people experiencing homelessness and want to know how to set up their own homelessness inclusion...

CDO issues EpiPen advice

Sara Hurley, chief dental officer (CDO) for England, has issued advice to dental professionals in response to a DHSC supply disruption alert for EpiPens in England.

BDA representatives elected to key positions within FDI World Dental Federation

Two leading members of the British Dental Association have been elected to serve the FDI World Dental Federation, at this year’s World Dental Congress in Argentina. 

Bacteria-killing dentures to vanquish oral infections in elderly

Researchers at the Manchester Metropolitan University have designed and developed a dental resin which actively fights oral bacteria and fungi using a slow-release mechanism that lasts for 45 days.