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BACD to celebrate female leaders in dentistry at London meeting

Although dentistry is no longer dominated by men – it’s around a 50/50 split, according to the GDC – there is still work to be done, to enable women to progress their control of their careers in a way...

The British Fluoridation Society appoints new committee member

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) is pleased to announce Professor Damien Walmsley is joining its executive committee.

Free flu jabs for dentists axed by NHS England

The British Dental Association has slammed moves by NHS England not to keep dentists and their teams within the NHS flu vaccine programme this year.   

Sweet solutions

Approximately 27 per cent of UK adults are believed to have active tooth decay. Even more worrying is the prevalence of dental caries among children.

10 billion bacteria have nowhere to hide

The dental team is constantly trying to educate patients on the importance of regular interdental cleaning. Whilst professionals appreciate how crucial it is to remove food debris and bacteria from...

New dental statistics confirm access to NHS dentistry still in crisis

In response to the figures published recently as part of NHS Dental Statistics for England, 2021-22, Biannual Report, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) have shared a statement.

Gifting company shares to family for tax efficiency

Michael Lansdell compares the long-term and short-term advantages when gifting shares to family.

Henry Schein Dental presents its comprehensive solutions portfolio at the British Dental Industry Association’s Dental Showcase 2022

Henry Schein Dental will participate at the British Dental Industry Association’s (BDIA) Dental Showcase from March 25 to 26, 2022, in London.

A multitude of possibilities

With digital technologies becoming more prevalent within dentistry, clinicians are able to better diagnose, treat and ensure the success of many dental procedures.

A new and exciting partnership

Curasept is delighted to have established a new official partnership with the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP).

Colosseum Dental UK holds open days for ambitious foundation dentists

Colosseum Dental UK are offering new opportunities for newly qualified dentists looking to build a long and successful career in dentistry.

Recent experiences accessing a dentist: ‘I was told I was close to not making it’

The Mail on Sunday recently asked its readers to share their experiences accessing a dentist, and described the responses they received as ‘horror stories’.

Urgent action needed as millions miss out on NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned government must commit to rapid and sweeping reform, as the latest official figures underline the huge backlogs facing NHS dentistry.

Evidence grows for vaping’s role in gum disease

A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease.

Young dentists raise concerns about impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing

Nearly two in five (37 per cent) of young dentists in the UK say they are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their wellbeing, according to a new Dental Protection survey.