News

Standards for education

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened a consultation on changes to its Standards for Education and Preparing for Practice documents. The consultation will close on May 26 2014.

Dental apprenticeships

The Government has announced that apprenticeships need to be reformed so that they all provide substantial and sustained training that equips apprentices with transferable skills and full competency...

Dentistry under attack

Dentistry is under attack from Governments, regulators and the fearfulness of politicians, the leader of Britain’s dentists warned in his inaugural address to the profession.

Choose Yorkshire

Four dental professionals have joined forces to open a centre of excellence in Yorkshire. 

Wearing away

In the run up to National Smile Month, Professor Andrew Eder has warned that there is a growing concern in the UK – that of tooth wear.

New leadership

Oasis Healthcare is now one of the UK’s largest providers of private dental care services and a major provider to the NHS, through a deal that will bring Smiles Dental into its portfolio.

Wealth management

Harry Singh, CEO of the Dental Property Club, is delighted to invite you to attend his ‘Wealth Creation Day for Dentists’ on Friday July 4 2014 in Radcliffe, Manchester.

Breakthrough for caries prevention

Colgate chose The 2014 British Dental Conference and Exhibition to introduce its ground-breaking step change in the fight against caries, the new and unique Colgate innovation – Sugar Acid Neutraliser...

Spring budget

In March, chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivered his spring 2014 budget. 

The right toothpaste

The choice of toothpaste can influence how effectively dental decay is prevented, according to new advice to be issued to dental professionals.

Inspirational lectures

Back this year with a fresh new format, this year’s BACD Annual Conference offers more practical hands-on session.

Private dental complaints

The Dental Complaints Service (DCS) resolves most complaints about private dental care in less than a week.

Sleep apnoea

Sleep apnoea has been linked with elevated blood sugar levels, suggesting people with the condition could be at an increased risk of cardiovascular illness and mortality.

Tough times

In dentistry, younger the generation of dentist are finding it difficult to secure dream jobs in general dental practice.  

Patients at risk

The Dental Law Partnership is calling for tighter monitoring of the quality of the work of NHS dentists.