News

The future of antibiotics

Dentists are being asked to make a pledge to become Scotland’s “superheroes” in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Major expansion

An Essex-based dental group is targeting major expansion having agreed a £6 million funding package with Clydesdale Bank. 

Tackling antimicrobial resistance

The British Dental Association (BDA) has taken the lead in the battle to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in dentistry. 

New dental student plan

The new academic year saw the market leading income protection specialist Dentists’ Provident launch a new and unique plan for dental students.

Natural restoration

Sanjay Sethi describes the process for the composite build-up of an upper right lateral incisor.

Teaching and education

Peter Briggs discusses the options available to the profession.

Infection scare

Some 22,000 patients of a Nottinghamshire dentist are to be recalled for tests to see if they have been infected with blood-borne viruses.

Back to basics

Bob Newsome explains why dentists need to understand the basic principles of infection control.

Stem cell research

Stewart Harding looks at how developments in this field can benefit dentistry.

Customer service recognition

It’s all smiles at Denplan a dental payment plan specialist achieving a hat-trick of recognitions at the Top 50 Companies for Customer Service awards.

Lingual master class

The British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS) has announced that it has been given a role on the orthodontic profession’s international stage and will be offering a lingual master class during the...

Hidden sugars

Children’s juices can contain more sugars than Coca Cola and parents should give their children water or whole fruit instead of juices.

Brace yourself

John Elliot warns of the perils of being trapped in a UCIS.

Maximising income

Harry Singh explores the practicalities of putting the ideal set-up in place.

It ain’t fair

Roger Matthews looks at the different approaches to dental provision.