News

Clarification needed on implementing direct access

Gaps remain in dental professionals’ understanding of the complexities surrounding direct access, a recent meeting of dental stakeholders has said.

Developing special markets

There is an importance in maintaining key relations with corporate and large group customers.

GPs under pressure

GPs across the UK are feeling under increasing pressure because too many patients are visiting their surgeries - rather than a dentist - with concerns about oral health issues, according to a national...

Growth course

Larger and more modern: Dental firm celebrates completion of third extension project, setting the course for further growth.

Generous donations

One of the UK’s leading mouth cancer charities’ walked away with an encouraging £1373.20 in generous donations from guests attending the recent Private Dentistry Awards.  

‘Festive Cheer’

Help the BDA Benevolent Fund spread some ‘Festive Cheer’ this Christmas.

Europe sees sense

The BDTA is delighted that the European Parliament has seen sense and rejected proposals contained in the proposed revision of the Medical Devices Regulations (MDR) that could have had a negative...

Mouth cancer ‘more frightening’ than other cancers

More than half of us are more frightened of developing mouth cancer than other cancers.

Policy roundtable debate

Utilising its long history of using its consumer-facing brand to strengthen oral health messages in the wider public health agenda, Denplan hosted a policy roundtable debate on the November 5th in...

Advice on avoiding oral cancer misdiagnosis

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is reminding dental professionals of the need to keep their skills and knowledge up to date to reduce the risk of delays in diagnosing oral cancer.

Growing pressure on dentists’ finances

89 per cent of dentists say that they will have to support their children financially well into adulthood according to new research.

Huge success

Over 600 supporters gathered at this year’s BDTA Dental Showcase for the Bridge2Aid BASH 2013. 

Look to the future

A packed morning and afternoon of presentations spanning five different themes, a dedicated CV clinic, and a presentation by the chair of NHS England will be just some of the highlights of the BDA/UCL...

Updated scope of practice

The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its ‘Scope of Practice’ guidance to reflect recent decisions on direct access and the new ‘Standards for the dental team’.

Effective for orthodontic patients

Very positive results have been found following a survey conducted by 30 per cent of delegates who attended the British Dental Association Conference earlier this year