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Walk for charity

Over twenty representatives put their best foot forward on September 29 when they took part in the 10km Mouth Cancer Awareness Walk 2013. 

Associate professorship

Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has promoted Malcolm Bruce, director of the Simulated Dental Learning Environment, to associate professor (senior lecturer).

BDA confirms resignation of Eddie Crouch

The BDA can confirm that Eddie Crouch, the principal executive committee member elected by members in the West Midlands, has resigned. 

BDA ‘crisis’ suggestions

Recent reports of the scale of challenges facing the British Dental Association (BDA) are misleading, the organisation has said.

Have you got what it takes

Could you build your own shelter and catch your own dinner?  Stripped of 21st century comforts, do you think you could survive?

It’ll be all white on the night

Just days before the official announcement of this year’s top twelve acts, the X-Factor finalists enjoyed having their teeth whitened as part of their makeover for the ever-popular live shows.  

A new-look website

With more than three quarters of a million visitors each year, this website has become the one of most comprehensive and invaluable guides to oral health on the web. 

Mercury treaty

The British Dental Association (BDA) believes that the signing of a globally-binding treaty on the use of mercury is a sensible outcome that recognises the practicalities of improving oral health. 

And the winner is

Julie Troman, from Ruislip, has been judged to be the most deserving recipient of dental treatment which will transform her smile, instil her confidence back in the dental profession and hopefully...

A third of cosmetic treatments booked online

Recent booking data analysis has identified that online appointment booking is fast-becoming a must-have service within the dental practice, revealing that half of all live bookings (50 per cent) made...

Dentists in Lycra

Straumann UK recently celebrated the successful finale of the awe-inspiring 600-mile Charity Bike Ride, raising an impressive £25,000 (and still rising). 

Submissions for research reward

Students, professionals and academics are invited to apply for a Salivary Research Award 2014, in association with the International Association for Dental Research (IADR)

Compostie placement

Andy Denny describes a simplified approach taken in a recent case.

Patient satisfaction

Matthew Holyoak reviews a recent root canal re-treatment.

Take care when tweeting

Social media savvy dentists are urged to keep professional and personal relationships separate when using Twitter and Facebook.