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New orthodontic guide for those working with the under 18’s

On July 22, 2016, the British Orthodontic Society launched a new guide for all those involved in the care and education of young people who start orthodontic treatment every year.

New survey reveals the rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment

On July 25, 2016, figures released by The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) revealed the rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK.    

Supporting dental care in Alaska

Henry Schein Dental UK donated healthcare products in support of the Alaska Dental Society’s Alaska Mission of Mercy (AKMOM), an event that focuses on providing free access to dental care for people...

New guide for parents

A guide for parents to help them care for their children’s teeth has been launched by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). 

Should I stay or should I go?

Johnny Minford considers why a significant number of female dentists are looking for a way out of dentistry, and offers insight into what can be done to make the best of the situation and take back...

Setting the pathway for the phase down of dental amalgam

Conference brings together a global network of senior oral health leaders to forge the pathway for the phase down of the use of dental amalgam worldwide.

Links between HCV and mouth cancer

New research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has shown evidence that patients who have HCV were more than twice as likely to develop either cancers in of the mouth cavity or...

Registrants’ addresses: safety first wins the day

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the decision by the General Dental Council (GDC) not to offer any location details for registrants as part of planned reforms to its public register.

Introduction to dental sleep medicine

On September 23, 2016, the BSDSM is introducing temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and craniofacial pain (CFP) into its introductory course for the first time.

Advert argument

A leading health organisation has branded Rowntree’s ‘The Smile Factory’ advert hugely misleading and irresponsible for its portrayal of sugary sweets being linked to happiness and smiling. 

£8,000 raised for charity at Berkshire Golf Club

This summer, award winning London dental practice, Elleven, partnered with Your Golf Travel and helped to raise around £8,000 for charity in the annual ‘Dual of the Jockeys’ battle at Berkshire Golf...

A marathon challenge

Riz Akhtar, co-founder of dental specialists RA Accountants, has begun training for the marathon of his life – a seven day, 250km footrace across the Atacama Desert in an aim to raise charitable funds...

20th anniversary golf day

International dental charity Dentaid held a successful golf day to celebrate its 20th anniversary year.

Reducing plaque formation

One of the ways Colgate Total is distinguished from fluoride only toothpastes is its impact on the extent of bacterial recolonisation of tooth surfaces following toothbrushing.

An unhealthy alternative

Starting the day with so called healthy breakfast biscuits could be no healthier for you than a bowl of Kellogg’s Coco Pops – according to new research by campaign group, Action on Sugar.