News

New company launched

As self-employed earners, it can be said that associate dentists appreciate the value of money a little more than the salaried employee.

New president and committee members

Philip Friel took over the presidency of the ADI, the representative body of implant dentistry in the UK, for the 2013-2015 term at the Association’s AGM and Members’ National Forum. 

Send quitters on road to victory

Dentists across the UK are being encouraged to get involved in the No Smoking Day campaign as it gets ready to inspire hundreds of thousands of smokers to quit on Wednesday March 12 2014.

Improving oral health

Local Plymouth MP Alison Seabeck joined with the Wrigley Company Ltd and Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry to host a high level summit on promoting better oral health in Plymouth.

Dental skills competition

Fifth year dental student Elizabeth Barry will represent King’s College London Dental Institute at a UK-wide dental clinical skills competition to be held at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh...

Help boost child safety

Scottish dentists are being encouraged to contribute to a new campaign which aims to ensure the wellbeing of children being cared for within private fostering arrangements.

Barriers to raising concerns?

Few dental professionals have faced barriers to raising concerns and the majority who had reported problems said the matter had been dealt with to their satisfaction, according to a recent Dental...

Harmful effects

New research has highlighted that people are still unaware of the risks posed by the deadly duo of smoking and drinking alcohol to excess.

New president

The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) has elected Zaki Kanaan as its new president for the term 2013-14. 

Dental dialogue

The first ‘International Fellowship Symposium’ from October 23 to 27 brought almost 50 dentists and dental technicians from 22 nations around the world to Cuxhaven. 

Elective programme

This Elective programme gives dental students the opportunity to work in Tanzania on a two-week, organised programme. 

I’m a celebrity close-ups

Picture the image:  A camera focuses in on an open mouth.  The contestant grimaces while the camera pans in close on their teeth clenching a rancid morsel.

New Council complete

The UK’s dental regulator has appointed the final member to its new 12 member body which will lead the General Dental Council (GDC).

Seasonal Gifts and Special Offers

2013 may have flown by, but one thing to look forward to at the end of the year is a Seasonal Gifts and Special Offers promotion. 

Antimicrobial prescribing

Dental practitioners should only consider the use of antibiotics when the drainage of an acute dental infection cannot be achieved, says the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK).