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Job prospects

Job prospects depend on specific dentistry qualifications.

ARF consultation response

Dental Protection has responded in detail to the GDC’s recent consultation on its proposals to increase the Annual retention Fee (ARF) by 64 per cent.

Revised guidance

There has been a publication of revised guidance relating to health clearance for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and Tuberculosis.

Locum talent pool

New online Locum Talent Pool increases speed and ease of finding locums. Locums invited to register and create their own profiles.

Fags for gags

Stoptober 2014 enrols country’s top comedians to help smokers get through the 28 day quitting challenge.

Dolphins aren't afraid

A dolphin willingly undergoes extensive root canal treatment in Hong Kong.

Stand out

For a newly qualified dentist in an ever-changing profession, expanding knowledge is crucial. 

Surgery at risk?

There’s no denying that the internet is the most convenient way to purchase from a company a known company, but when purchasing from a new supplier it is important to be able to ensure they are...

New lectures

It’s nearly time for BDIA Dental Showcase, with over 300 exhibitors and over a hundred on-stand and mini lectures, there are endless opportunities to learn about the latest innovations, whilst topping...

Dental foundation training

All UK dental graduates have now been offered training places for 2014 and recruitment for 2015 schemes opens on September 1, 2014. 

Quality assurance framework

COPDEND has announced the launch of a consultation about a UK wide Quality Assurance Framework for CPD in Dentistry. 

Patient finance

 Following numerous changes to the consumer credit market, Denplan has announced that it will be replacing its current Denplan Enhance loans with a new and improved patient finance service through...

Government backs down

The British Dental Association (BDA) has received notice that the Government is backing down on its proposed £2,000 pay cut for foundation dentists in England.

£2k for charity

Dental Stock X-Change, an online marketplace, brought dentists and their local community together and raised £2k for The Princess Alice Hospice.

Driving oral health messages

One of the UK’s largest dental suppliers is driving home the British Dental Health Foundation’s oral health messages.