News

Speaker line-up announcement

Nobel Biocare has announced an outstanding programme for the London Symposium this November.

Award win for restorative material

Pulpdent, in association with Prestige Dental Ltd, is announcing that, in the recent Dental Advisor Award Review, Activa BioActive Restorative received a clinical performance rating of 98 per cent at...

Taking dentistry to the next level

In its ambition to support the professional development of dentists, one of the UK’s leading private dental training centres has developed and launched new Level 7 postgraduate certificate and diploma...

Response to HPV vaccination decision

The British Association of Dental Nurses, the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, joined the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) and other prominent dental associations in condemning...

“Act now on oral health of care home residents”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on ministers, health commissioners and care home owners to act on conclusions from a new Healthwatch report, which shows elderly residents do not always...

Freeze on FD trainers’ pay

The BDA has expressed its concern that the freeze on service costs to foundation dentists’ educational supervisors has continued once again. 

Dentists respond to new report on care for over-65s

The British Dental Association has responded to a new report suggesting at least 1.8m people aged 65 and over could have an urgent dental condition.

Endodontic regional meeting

The British Endodontic Society is holding its 2017 regional meeting in Edinburgh on November 17-18, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa.

New territory managers

BioHorizons has announced the expansion of its sales force with the appointment of four new territory managers.

Long-established practice sold with specialist advisors

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has announced the sale of Old Swan Dental Practice in Liverpool, Merseyside.

Supporting a rising star

Coltene has always strived to give back to those in need, whether that means working in partnership with other companies or making donations directly to deserving charities and organisations.

Oral reconstruction global symposium

The Oral Reconstruction Foundation (formerly CAMLOG Foundation) has announced the dates for the 2018 Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium.

Man pleads guilty to fraud charges following illegal tooth whitening prosecution

A man has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud for using the title of dentist without being registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and illegally profiting from dentistry.

Celebrating 100 members

The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) is pleased to have recently welcomed its 100th member since its launch a year ago.

Investigations being resolved earlier with defence union support

More dental professionals are turning to the Dental Defence Union (DDU) for support with patient complaints and GDC investigations but there has been an increase in GDC cases being resolved at an...