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Triumphant charity riders pedal against mouth cancer

It was quite literally an uphill challenge, but a valiant group of charity cyclists conquered perilous hill climbs and blazing heat to raise over £70,000 for the Mouth Cancer Foundation.

Dental Protection urges dentists to pay their ARF to avoid significant disruption and potential sanctions

Throughout the past years, Dental Protection has been contacted by an increasing number of dentists who have failed to pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) to the General Dental Council (GDC) by...

Your story is not just for Christmas

For many brands, there are countless seasonal opportunities to market their services over the coming weeks, says digital marketer Shaz Memon.

Space Available for dentists to join Eastman Dental Hospital’s ‘Periodontal Disease in General Dental Practice’

Starting this December this eight-day modular course, which includes patient contact, is led by consultants in restorative dentistry.

EU Exit: Implications for the dental workforce

Ian Brack, chief executive and registrar of the General Dental Council, discusses the impact Brexit will have on the dental workforce in the UK.

UK’s first report into mouth cancer reveals huge gamble the nation is taking with its health

A new report looking into mouth cancer in the United Kingdom reveals a dangerous and widespread lack of awareness about the disease.

Are you ready to test your antimicrobial prescribing knowledge?

The British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS) has launched a new antimicrobial stewardship e-Learning resource for oral health professionals to test their knowledge of antibiotic prescribing. 

The jigsaw of care essential to tackle dental neglect

Dentistry is part of a jigsaw of care which is essential to identify and support children at risk of dental neglect and possibly wider neglect, says Claire Stevens, spokesperson for the British...

An ‘avoidance’ budget from fearful Phil

This year’s Budget Speech was the first to be delivered on a Monday since 1962. It had been suggested that the reason for this was so that the Chancellor of the Exchequer did not have to perform after...

A practice like no other

Yorkshire certainly boasts some of the country’s most spectacular countryside. Steeped in history, it also has reams of architectural beauty, and for BUPA, the new owners of the magnificent Old Church...

New dental adhesive prevents tooth decay around orthodontic brackets

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive that protects the tooth surfaces around the brackets from decay.

Campaigners call for support as Mouth Cancer Action Month 2018 officially launches at the House of Commons

The Oral Health Foundation was joined by a room full of campaigners and supporters last week, as the charity launched this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month at the House of Commons.

Time to take down barriers pushing dental patients to GPs

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on government to urgently take down the barriers facing patients with dental problems, as new research reveals the struggles they face with cost and...

Health check success for Boundaries for Life and Simplyhealth Professionals

Boundaries for Life and sponsors, Simplyhealth Professionals, are celebrating their most successful season of health checks this summer, helped by the introduction of new diagnostic software.

NSPCC celebrates BSPD’s Jenny Harris

For 15 years, Jenny Harris has worked to raise awareness of safeguarding issues in the dental world and beyond.