News

Pay reconsideration

The Department of Health’s decision to ignore the recommendations of the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body in respect of employed dentists must be reconsidered, the British Dental Association (BDA)...

Latest installation

Showcased as a master class, Align technology recently announced the release of Invisalign G5 as the newest addition specifically for treating deep bite malocclusions.

Water fluoridation report

People living in fluoridated areas in the UK have lower levels of tooth decay.

No reassurance

Dental practices should ask patients who are exempt from NHS charges for written proof and avoid advising patients applying for an exemption about their entitlement to free treatment. 

Patient protection

The General Dental Council's (GDC) first lay Chair, William Moyes, will address the issue of patient protection at this year's BDA Conference.

Global oral health initiative

World Oral Health Day 2014 will focus on the importance of oral care by celebrating healthy smiles.

World oral health day

World Oral Heath Day this year had the theme is “Celebrating Healthy Smiles.” 

Norovirus alert

Despite the recent first signs of spring and a let-up in the incessant months of rain, there is still the continuing misery of the thousands of people suffering with flooded homes and ruined...

Private practice recovery

For the first time in eight years, the profit level of the average private dental practice is almost the same as the average NHS dental practice.

Aligned with the BDHF

Align Technology is supporting the British Dental Health Foundation’s 2014 National Smile Month campaign.        

Endurance award

Septodont has been named as the winner of the French Medium?sized Companies Award. 

Two minutes to?

Heart Your Smile has recently released a YouTube video asking “What can you do in two minutes?”

Oral care sales

Sensodyne is hitting TV screens as part of a £3.2m MEAL spend awareness campaign. Focusing on the Sensodyne Complete Protection range, created by Grey and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Protect patients

The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking to recruit up to 35 Investigating Committee panel members, comprising approximately 13 dentists, 11 dental care professionals and 11 lay members.

Luxury CPD cruise

Jon Baines Tours offers the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds on this luxury cruise; a relaxing holiday combined with a series of CPD accredited lectures.