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Health charity voices concerns following investigation into illegal teeth whitening

The Oral Health Foundation is advising people to avoid having dental treatment outside of the dental surgery, following a new BBC report into the rise of illegal teeth whitening procedures.

BADN launches Health and Wellbeing Hub for members

The BADN is pleased to announce the launch of a Health and Wellbeing Hub for its members, with access through the BADN Benefits platform.

Martin Woodrow appointed as BDA chief executive

Martin Woodrow has been appointed as chief executive of the British Dental Association on a permanent basis.

Dentally Ortho now live

Dentally has announced that its e-Ortho integration for NHS Scotland and new orthodontic assessment forms for dental practices across the UK is now live.  

NASDAL Goodwill Survey results – deals done continue to rise

This week sees the latest results in from the NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Goodwill Survey statistics. These statistics are produced on a quarterly basis...

Dentistry must feature as Stormont gets back to business

Welcoming the return of devolved government to Northern Ireland, the BDA has said now is the time for decisive action to address key issues facing dentistry.

Directa Dental Group acquires Rönvig Dental Manufacturing A/S

Directa Dental Group, a leading global manufacturer of dental consumables and materials, has announced the acquisition of Rönvig Dental Manufacturing A/S, a Denmark based manufacturer of dental...

Patient Plan Direct appoints new head of business development to strengthen operations

Patient Plan Direct is delighted to announce the appointment of Angela Beale as the new head of business development, marking the start of an exciting second decade for the company.

The European Aligner Society announces the programme for its third congress

The European Aligner Society has announced the line-up for its third congress which will take place in Malta between March 19th and 22nd, 2020.

FGDP urges botox ad compliance

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists and dental practices offering botulinum toxin injections to ensure their marketing is legally compliant.

New commission calls for dentists to share evidence on alcohol harm

The Commission on Alcohol Harm has launched a call for evidence as part of its inquiry into alcohol harm and the changes needed to reduce the damage caused by alcohol.

Golden hearted dentistry

Ellen Cummings talks to Leticia Casanova about charitably repurposing the precious metals used in restorative dentistry.

College announces new director of dental education

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has appointed Sarah Pollington as its new director of dental education.

Team Sky doctor’s legal team to headline medico-legal conference

The first ever UK medico-legal conference to focus on the fitness to practise hearing process – ‘Preparing for a GDC/GMC hearing’ – will take place in London on March 20th. The impressive speaker list...

UK orthodontist is the first dentist to ski to both Poles

The Headsouth challenge will see polar explorers Alan Chambers MBE and Wayne Hoyle lead former England rugby captain Lewis Moody MBE, and a team of ten of the UK’s foremost corporate CEOs, across the...