News

Congratulations rising star

Digital dentistry has revolutionised the profession in recent years and, for our new colleagues currently studying at dental school, it will be the way in which they deliver outstanding standards in...

Support for NICE guidance

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) welcomed the update to NICE guidance on prophylaxis against infective endocarditis and supports its recommendation that no changes be made to the...

New advice on raising concerns

New advice on raising concerns is aimed to help guide dental professionals on the steps to take if they think patients or colleagues might be at risk because of a colleague’s behaviour, a workplace...

Pioneer for president

It’s a tradition of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry that the new president starts his or her year of office with a lecture tour of branches around the country.

Sun, sand and saving lives

Staff, patients, family and friends of a Cornish specialist dental centre recently took themselves to the beach for a day full of fun to raise funds and awareness for mouth cancer.

First steps

A visit from senior management at Capital Medical University in Beijing to Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) is the first step in collaboration between the two...

“Imbibing and educating the art of dental care”

Sara Hurley, the new chief dental officer for England, has visited Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise to see at first hand how...

Specialist product expansion

Med-fx, a specialist provider of facial aesthetics and skin rejuvenation products, has been acquired by The Dental Directory.

Powers of persuasion

Convincing more parents and caregivers to take young children to the dentist begins with persuasive paediatricians—the belief behind a new Case Western Reserve University research project testing a...

"A significant step"

From October 1, 2015, smoking in vehicles with anyone under the age of 18 will become illegal in England – a move which will have a profound effect on children’s oral health – according to the UK’s...

Career day 2016

Over 30 lectures from key figures in the dental profession, a careers fair and exhibition, and a one to one CV clinic all feature in the newly published programme for the 2016 UCL/BDA Careers Day.

Not recommended

Half of dentists would not recommend their profession to friends and family members, according to new research by Wesleyan, the specialist financial services provider for dentists.  

Children in special education being let down

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said support is needed for children in special support schools, as new evidence shows high levels of tooth extraction.

Streets ahead…

ITV’s Coronation Street actress Alison King definitely had something to smile about at the TV Choice Awards on September 7. 

Work less, live more

Introducing The 3 Day Practice – a brand new website aiming to help dentists all over the world work less and live more, with a resource centre for ambitious dentists to learn how to start more high...