News

Mouth cancer awareness

New statistics, published by the British Dental Health Foundation, reveal there were 6,767 new cases of oral cancer in 2011, a rise of 33 per cent since 2000. 

A year in oral health

Nigel Carter reviews the changes 2013 has brought.

Healthy gums

Philip Greene explains how the oral cavity is the gateway to general health.

Orthodontic conference

More than 1,300 dental professionals from across the UK attended the British Orthodontic Society’s annual conference to hear about the latest research and best clinical practice in orthodontics.

Implant restoration drive

General dental practitioners are being encouraged to learn to complete the final restoration phase of implant treatment for their patients.  

Invest in dentistry

Governments across the UK must pay heed to the economic challenges facing NHS dentistry and maintain their commitment to patients and practitioners. 

Goodwill value

The latest goodwill survey from NASDAL for the quarter ending July 31 reflects a buoyant market for the sale and purchase of dental practices, with NHS contracts still a strong selling point.

Looking at imaging

The Dentist speaks to Carestream Dental’s Ernesto Jaconelli about 3D technology.

The perfect pair

Stephen Selwyn offers matchmaking tips to help you find the right loupes and light.

Do I really need it?

Ian Cline questions the importance of magnification.  

One stop shops

Roger Gullidge explains why they aren't always the best solution.

Branching out

How previous refurbishment experience helped one dentist to take on a new practice.

The last bite

Best friends There was a time when diamonds were ‘a girl’s best friend’ but it may be that in future they will be everybody’s key buddy.

Are we providing the best care?

Bhupinder Dawett, Paul Leighton and Avijit Banerjee pose a question worth answering.

Early detection

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which aims to raise awareness of one of the most common forms of cancer and the benefits of early detection and treatment.