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Mandatory reporting of child abuse not the answer says dental defence union

Registered dental professionals already have strict professional guidance that requires them to act on concerns about child abuse.

NHS Dental Prototypes: Positive but ‘teething issues’

The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers met at their recent biannual meeting and heard an update from Martin Woodrow, director of member services at the BDA, in regard to...

George Warman Publications announces purchase of BDIA Dental Showcase

George Warman Publications has announced that it has purchased the rights to the UK’s biggest dental exhibition, BDIA Dental Showcase. 

Acquisition announcement

Directa Dental Group, a leading global manufacturer of dental consumables and materials, has announced the acquisition of Parkell, Inc., a USA based manufacturer of dental materials and dental...

Brexit update

“Anxiety and uncertainty continues to surround the UK labour and employment market following the announcement of a Great Repeal Bill by Theresa May, in which the Government will enshrine all EU law on...

New data on smart repair of tooth decay

The first data on dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay is presented by Professor Robert Hill. Professor Hill is chair of physical sciences at the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary...

First hand experience

‘Come and touch’ is the message Philips Oral Healthcare is putting out to dental professionals attending the BDIA Showcase. 

Meet the team striving to transform child dental care across the UK

The health and wellbeing of children has certainly been hitting the headlines over the past few weeks. On August 18, the Government released a plan aimed at tackling childhood obesity but it was...

Keep up to date

Oral-B has released the dates for their next series of ‘Up To Date’ seminars.  Each of these popular evening sessions will be comprised of two 45 minute lectures.

Don’t miss out

Waterpik International, Inc. is offering all dentists and hygienists free education from stand O10 at the BDIA Dental Showcase. Oral health experts will share a wealth of top tips and scientific...

Invisible orthodontics programme with the EUMAA

For orthodontists inspired by Sam Daher’s lecture at the BOS Congress, there is a chance to emulate the master and enhance your skills and qualifications by joining the 2016 European Masters of...

Why dentist surgery owners can claim capital allowances

Dentist surgery owners may be interested to know that they could be entitled to a great deal of cash refunds, i.e. tax relief.

More get up and go

Align Technology is hailing unprecedented early interest in its just launched aesthetic teeth straightening product designed specifically for general dentists. 

The public perception of NHS dentistry

According to the latest NHS Confidence Monitor survey results, dental professionals would like to see more positive messages conveyed in the national press to help improve public perception of NHS...

Over £150k awarded in research grants

The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) has awarded over £150k to dental surgeons, and a dental care professional, to undertake research.