News

Go-ahead for plans to modernise

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has received the backing of its members to move ahead with proposals to modernise the way the organisation is governed. 

Team up

Dental students in their final year at participating universities will get the chance to showcase their talents in a nationwide Dental Surgery Skills Competition. 

Growth plans

Word of mouth referrals have boosted a village dental practice which is to launch a raft of new services after buying its surgery thanks to funding from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Inequalities plague children’s dental health

New figures recently published highlight the chasm of inequality that divides children’s dental health, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned. The Public Health England report reveals that,...

Unsung hero award

Are you, or do you know, a dental professional who's an unsung hero? 

Seven out of ten

Seven out of ten children in England saw an NHS dentist in the 24 month period to June 2013 – a proportion that has remained relatively unchanged since 2006 according to new figures.

Practices evolve with £1 million milestone

With an established history of offering member practices practical and financial support, Denplan is celebrating lending over £1m through its Evolve loan scheme in the last 12 months. 

Takeover

Wieland Dental, domiciled in Germany, is one of the leading suppliers in the dental technology market.

Pioneering treatment for young patients

Regenerative Endodontics, a new treatment for saving the teeth of adolescents, is likely to enter the dental mainstream.

Occupational English tests

The highly regarded Occupational English Test (OET) for healthcare professionals is now more accessible, with tests to be scheduled ten times a year in 2014 (up from seven in 2013), and a reduction in...

Funding uplift

An agreed funding uplift for general dental practice across Scotland is to be implemented following a decision not to pursue a judicial review process that would have prevented the award being made.

Managing expectations

Cosmetic dentistry is a rapidly expanding industry with an estimated £1.5bn spent each year in the UK alone. 

Extraction error

Claims for erroneous extraction are rising, an analysis of files has revealed, as are other requests for assistance.

Pavilion pulls in the crowds

The BDTA was delighted with the success of the UK Pavilion at the 101st FDI Annual World Dental Congress Exhibition held in Istanbul, Turkey on August 28th to 31st. 

Becoming the best you can be

Dentistry is an ever-changing profession. With more patients than ever concerned about the aesthetics of their teeth.