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Launch of new guidelines for denture adhesives

The Oral Health Foundation has published a new set of global science-based guidelines for denture adhesives.

International Distinguished Scientist Award for Dundee Professor

Professor Graham Ogden, of the University of Dundee, has been awarded the 2019 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Oral Medicine and Pathology Research, one of the highest awards in dental research.

Regulators unite to support reflective practice across healthcare

The leaders of nine healthcare regulators have joined forces to stress the benefits and importance of good reflective practice among professionals in the healthcare sector.

New vice deans at FGDP

Abhi Pal and Roshni Karia have been inaugurated as the new vice deans of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)).

BDA calls for dental revolution in care homes

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed a new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on the parlous state of plans, policies and provision for oral health in care homes; publishing...

Dave Cottam elected new chair of GDPC

Birmingham’s Dave Cottam has been elected chair of the General Dental Practice Committee, following a special meeting held in Wimpole Street.

BDA backs MPs' attack on "rubbish" NHS fines hitting vulnerable patients

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed cross party criticism of the broken NHS fines system today, as former Conservative minister Sir Desmond Swayne MP branded the penalty charge notices...

This is the greatest show

The now well aired lyrics to The Greatest Showman promise that “It's everything you ever want, it's everything you ever need” and this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase is making the same bold assertions....

Annual Renewal for dental care professionals now open

The Annual Renewal period for all dental care professionals (DCPs) in the UK is now open and must be completed no later than July 31, 2019 in order to stay on the register for the following 12-month...

Dental profession applauds local authorities taking forward water fluoridation

The national conference of Local Dental Committees which represents more than 25 thousand NHS dentists working in high street practices is supporting community water fluoridation in areas of need.

Teeth Team trustee Julie Fountain awarded BEM

Award-winning children’s dental health charity Teeth Team has reason to celebrate this month at the news that Julie Fountain, long-standing trustee and programme co-ordinator, has been awarded an BEM...

DDU launches free associate contract advice service

Dental professionals who are concerned about contracts are being offered a free associate contract checking and advice service as part of their Dental Defence Union (DDU) membership. The DDU is...

Greg Huang – Northcroft Lecture at British Orthodontic Conference

This year’s British Orthodontic Conference at the SEC in Glasgow, September 19-21, sees Professor Greg Huang from Washington State University delivering the prestigious Northcroft memorial lecture.

“A fresh start needed for dental contracts in Wales”

Replacing the current dental contract targets in Wales with a new system would be of benefit to both dentists and patients, as well as boosting morale within the sector, according to the National...

BDA’s Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen elected to European Parliament

Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen has been elected Brexit Party MEP for North West England at the 2019 European election.