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BUPA announces a string of dental acquisitions

Bupa has announced the acquisition of nine new practices bringing the total number of sites acquired this year to fourteen.

University’s head of dentistry wins award for his outstanding research

The University of Birmingham’s head of the School of Dentistry, Professor Iain Chapple, has received a prestigious award to recognise his outstanding research in periodontal disease.

mydentist hosts graduation for first class of qualified dental nurses

Leading dental chain, mydentist, has celebrated its first graduate nurses after launching its student dental nurse programme in September 2016.

Study highlights oral health issues in Greek refugee camps

Four out of five refugees in Northern Greece suffer from oral symptoms including pain, cavities and bleeding gums, according to a study presented by researchers from Queen Mary University of London at...

New dental contract to expand after successful pilot reduces tooth decay

New prevention-focused approach to providing NHS dental care has led to improvements in oral health and has seen patients take greater control of their own dental care.

GDC raises serious concern for thousands of DCPs at risk of removal from the register for CPD non-compliance

On July 31, 2018 almost 36,000 dental care professionals (DCPs) will reach the end of their five-year CPD cycle, and those registrants must submit their CPD statement to the General Dental Council...

Pioneering mouth care programme being developed at Great Ormond Street Hospital

For seriously ill children, a simple toothbrush can be critical to health and well-being. This is the message being delivered to medical teams at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) by paediatric...

Free online CPD: Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice for dental teams

FGDP(UK) is making dentists aware of an e-learning resource on offering brief advice to dental patients about their alcohol consumption. The free resource, developed by Public Health England, provides...

NASDAL Practice Goodwill Survey – corporate competition?

July has seen the latest statistics from the NASDAL (The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Practice Goodwill Survey released. The survey for the quarter ending April...

Oral health – where do we go from here?

On March 15, Johnson & Johnson hosted the OH! Panel at the British Dental Association in London.

Training Triumph

“Amazing training, amazing team. Being able to work on every chair and delivery system, plus having the support of Karen and David (A-dec trainers) was so useful.”

BSDHT respond to Department of Health decision to extend HPV vaccine to boys

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) happily welcomes the decision reached by the Department of Health concerning the extension of the HPV vaccine to boys under the national...

Ivoclar Vivadent launch new UK Expert Symposium this October

Ivoclar Vivadent UK and Ireland are pleased to announce their new generation of Intensive Seminars and Expert Symposiums.

Dental Showcase - Why Attend?

There are many reasons why dental teams should attend Dental Showcase.  This event is free to attend and although time away from the practice is money, the investment in knowledge will reap its own...

mydentist handed RoSPA ‘Commended in the Healthcare Services Sector’ award for health and safety practices

mydentist has been handed a prestigious award in recognition of its health and safety practices across its network of dental practices.