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Dental awards

The University of Portsmouth Dental Academy has won a Shine Award for its work with school children, isolated young males and vulnerable adults. 

Green achiever

Preston based Lane Ends Dental Practice has become the first dental practice in the country to attain Green Achiever gold award status, highlighting its commitment to the environment.

1 million ‘nudges’

The free, NHS approved, Brush DJ app has reached a milestone with over 1 million ’nudges’ sent to users to encourage twice daily brushing.

Obesity links intensifies

As high consumption of sugar is the leading cause of tooth decay, the British Dental Association welcomes the recent launch of a consultation by the government’s scientific advisory body on...

A small change

On June 20, Sparkle Dental Labs welcomed a selection of professionals to its premises in Leeds. The event presented an opportunity to celebrate the company’s first year of business. 

New C.O.O

Integrated Dental Holdings (IDH) has announced the appointment of Annette Spindler to the role of chief operating officer. As part of the C.O.O. role she will oversee marketing, operations, and the...

Sugar impact

It is important that the effect of sugar intake on tooth decay is considered alongside obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease as a major public health challenge, according to the Faculty of...

BDA slams GDC proposal

The chair of the British Dental Association’s Principal Executive Committee, Mick Armstrong, met with GDC leaders this morning and expressed his alarm at the dental regulator’s plans for a 64 per cent...

New president

At the Association’s Annual General Meeting on June 27 at the offices of the British Dental Association in Wimpole Street, London, Niki Boersma was appointed president of the Association of Dental...

Serious concern

Denplan has complained to the chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) following the publication of a full-page advertisement in the Daily Telegraph inviting private dental patients to report to the...

Dental erosion solution

Enamel mineral loss can result in degradation of the surface and sub-surface enamel, leading to changes in the hardness, shape, function and aesthetic qualities of the tooth, as well as increased...

Restorative training courses

A comprehensive restorative training course taught by practicing dentists Harewood at a purpose designed £2m training establishment near Leeds where live demonstrations using state of the art...

Top training and golf open

Dentists from around the world will be mixing leading training with the chance to watch the world’s best golfers next month.

Fitness to practise

The General Dental Council (GDC) fully accepts the findings of the latest review of its performance by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) and has put in place...

Annual Retention Fee level

The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a consultation on the level of the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for registrants.