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Choose your clinician carefully, says British Orthodontic Society

A report on EssexLive News detailing the orthodontic experience of a young male patient who wore unsuitable appliances for more than five years illustrates how important it is for patients to see a...

Crowning Glory for Dental King

The UK & Ireland’s finest undergraduate dentist has been crowned winner in the thrilling final of the Dental Clinical Skills Competition.

Charge increase providing cover for NHS cuts, say BDA

The British Dental Association (BDA) has branded the latest patient charge increases in England as a cover for cuts to state funding for NHS dentistry.

Ensure your practice has a bad weather policy

Medical and dental practices should have a bad weather policy to ensure they are fully prepared for any staff disruptions caused by the harsh winter weather, says MDDUS.

Become a Confident Dentist

The Confident Dentist’s exclusive one-day preview course has been hailed as a success by attendees from across the dental community.

Brushlink integrated into SOE

Award-winning Brushlink has been integrated into dental practice management system Software of Excellence (SOE), making it easier for dental professionals to access their patients’ data from...

Force majeure should be invoked as extreme weather raises clawback risk

The BDA has called on NHS England and the Welsh Government to invoke force majeure clauses in GDS contracts, as extreme weather conditions risk leaving thousands of dentists unable to hit UDA targets.

Eating disorders: NHS reform needed to break silo working and aid vulnerable patients

NHS dentists have been left hamstrung in aiding vulnerable patients with eating disorders, as authorities fail to set out guidance, treatment pathways or fix target focused system, say the British...

A Great Debate

The Great Clinical Paper Debate from BioHorizons and CAMLOG certainly lived up to its name. Six high profile industry experts faced off in a series of three fascinating debates on February 16 at The...

Oral health and pregnancy: The six things every expectant mum needs to know

During pregnancy you may face a many new and often uncomfortable health issues as the months tick by. 

Wesleyan Foundation Grant for Dentaid

More vulnerable people in the UK will be able to access essential pain relieving dental treatment after the dental charity Dentaid was awarded a £6000 grant by the Wesleyan Foundation in its public...

NI grant scheme “a much needed boost”

A £1 million grant scheme for GDS dental practices has been welcomed by BDA Northern Ireland.  

HPV is not gender specific!

Following the increasing reports of HPV-related disease in men, it has become crucial to raise awareness of the dangers among the general public.

Orthodontic Procurement: “for many, not bidding may be better option”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has condemned the NHS orthodontic procurement exercise launched this week for the orthodontic agreements across the whole of Southern England, which are set to...

Top dentist warns not to raise a glass to red wine

A leading dentist has warned that claims that red wine can help reduce gum disease are misleading.