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Welsh Government must not rest on its laurels on tooth decay

The British Dental Association Wales has urged the Welsh Assembly Government not to rest on its laurels following the progress made by its Designed to Smile oral health programme, which celebrated its...

100-plus join sponsored walk to honour dentist Anoop Maini

More than 120 people from the world of dentistry took part in a sponsored walk on 15 September to raise money for the Wells on Wheels charity – and to honour dentist Anoop Maini, who tragically passed...

University introduces new programme with renowned dental institute and hospital

The University of Salford is partnering with the ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital to introduce a new PG Cert in Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics.

Call for speakers to present lectures at BDIA Dental Showcase

Dental Showcase, the premier annual event for dentists and dental professionals, is seeking talented and passionate dentists to present lectures at the FD Hub.

Register for the 2020 Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium

Mark your calendar for the Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2020 at the iconic New York Marriott Marquis from April 30 to May 2, 2020. Under the theme ‘20/20 Vision’ a world-renowned lineup of...

Endodontic complications following restorative treatment

Steve Thompson presents a recent case study.

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Jon Cowie discusses a recently referred endodontic case. The key to predictable outcomes in endodontics is the efficient use of instrumentation. Whilst hand files remain an important part of root...

Increasing costs provoke fall in dental visits

Research commissioned by the Oral Health Foundation found more than one-in-three (36 per cent) Britons admit that they are sacrificing dental visits in order to keep their bank balance in check.

Oral Health Foundation suggests new ‘pudding tax’

A nationwide poll by the Oral Health Foundation has found the majority of Brits (54 per cent) now support a ’pudding tax’. The tax was particularly popular among younger people, with more than...

Digital Dentistry on tour

Planmeca invites you to experience first-hand its trailblazing digital solutions at a free to attend event on Monday, September 23, at the Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE.

BOS survey reveals number of UK adults seeking orthodontic treatment remains high

New figures released today by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) reveal that the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK remains high.

To treat or not to treat – who decides?

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 is designed to protect those who lack mental capacity, putting them at the centre of any decision-making process. However, an Act alone is not sufficient, as carers...

Charity announces new strategy for better oral health

The Oral Health Foundation has launched its new strategy for oral health, which will run until 2024. 

GDC plans on the right track, says DDU

GDC plans to ensure patients are better signposted to the right place to make complaints, were welcomed by the Dental Defence Union (DDU).

British Orthodontic Conference 2019

This month’s British Orthodontic Conference, being held at the SEC in Glasgow between 19-21 September, promises something for everyone – and as it takes place in just a couple of weeks, time is fast...