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No link found between academic test results and early oral cleft surgery

Researchers have often suspected that early exposure to surgery and anaesthesia is linked to cognitive impairment later in life.

Three new surgeries for Moldova

International dental charity Dentaid has sent three new surgeries to replace old and broken dental equipment in Moldova.

Technician ordered to pay over £10k for illegal tooth whitening

A former dental technician has been ordered to pay more than £10,000 after being convicted of offering tooth whitening illegally. 

Oral health challenge reveals dental profession’s knowledge gap

The OH! Challenge has indicated knowledge gaps among the dental profession on a number of oral health topics, with an average knowledge score of just 51 per cent.

Opening soon

Rodericks Dental Ltd has announced that it has recently been commissioned by NHS England Central Midlands to provide a new dental service in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

New-look faculty board announced

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has announced new board members, following elections earlier this year, who were confirmed in post at the new board’s inaugural meeting on Friday,...

Renowned lecturer to speak in London

Internationally renowned lecturer and trainer, David González from Madrid, will be coming to London to share his extensive expertise this September.

Getting to grips with national shortage of dental academics

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to news from the Dental Schools Council (DSC) that suggests that dental academic staffing levels appear to be recovering after a long period of...

Prize draw winner announced

Congratulations to Katy Slatford of Castle Vets, based in Reading, who has won a luxury two night stay at Gleneagles as part of Braemar Finance’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

A triumph with dentists

An event showcasing a global step-change in dental bone grafting techniques has been hailed a "triumph" by more than 50 of the UK's leading dentists.

Want to go digital?

Run in association with Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein Dental’s popular ‘Go Digital’ evening events are set for an autumn programme running in the UK and Ireland.

Local dentist looks to fill a gap in the market thanks to funding from Santander

Gainsborough-based dentist Irfan Khokhar has purchased his first dental practice having received £665,500 in funding from Santander Business Banking.

Regulator publishes annual report

The regulator of dental professionals, the General Dental Council (GDC) published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2016 on July 11.

Study finds increased risk of dental decay in children breastfed beyond two years of age

A new study carried out to understand the effect of breastfeeding on children’s teeth has found there is a higher risk of dental caries if breastfeeding continues for two years or more.

Could bruxism be a sign of bullying?

New research has revealed that adolescents who suffer from bullying are far more likely to grind their teeth in their sleep, a sign which could help parents identify victimised children sooner.