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Simplyhealth hires Richard Halley as new director

Simplyhealth has hired a new director, Richard Halley, to run their 50/50 dental partnerships division and lead the growth of…

Dentistry

Tooth decay and gum disease may be linked to genes

New research led by an international team, including researchers at the University of Bristol, suggests hereditary traits and factors such…

Dentistry

Checking up on your finances – top five financial questions for dentists

Magdalena Harding answers the top five questions that dentists ask about their finances. 1. Will I achieve my UDA targets…

Dentistry

‘It’s taking a long time, but we’re getting there’ Sara Hurley says on contract reform

Sara Hurley says the current prototypes are looking ‘favourable’ in terms of providing clinical results. Speaking today at the Westminster…

Dentistry

Burning mouth syndrome misdiagnosis

New research urges more rigorous standards when diagnosing burning mouth syndrome According to new research by the School of Dental Medicine at…

Dentistry

Dental group Dentina acquires sixth practice

Bristol-based dental group Dentina has acquired its sixth practice with advice from the commercial law firm Meade King and has…

Dentistry

Worldwide renown and steady growth in the dental industry

Voco explains why its innovative products are reliable, renowned and ultramodern. With massive growth and outstanding product quality, the family-owned…

Dentistry

Keeping British children smiling in 2019

In 2019 Colgate has helped inspire and educate over 1.1 million children through Colgate’s professional oral health education programmes. By…

Oral health

A looming workforce crisis

A more positive portrayal of NHS dentists in the media could help public perception of the workforce, says Nigel Jones.…

Blog

Oral health: the foundation of general health?

Gemma Barker considers how the mouth can be a source of infection and whether it acts as an early warning…

Oral health

Boris Johnson looks to overturn sugar tax

Boris Johnson says he will review whether the sugar tax actually improves health if he becomes Prime Minister. Mr Johnson says…

Oral health

Winners of the Dundee Dental Elective Awards announced

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons have announced the winners of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of…

Dentistry

Compliance at Cardiff convention

Specialists in dental decontamination and cross-infection control, Aura Infection Control will be on hand at this month’s Cardiff Dentistry Show.…

Dentistry

The power hour: Autograph Whitening offers shorter wear times

A carbamide peroxide product which works in an hour? You read correctly. DB Orthodontics, the makers of Autograph Aligners, presents…

Aesthetic dentistry

Your chance to win an Amazon Echo Dot

FMC is giving you the chance to win an Amazon Echo Dot, simply by filling in this short survey. We are committed to…

Dentistry

A quarter of Brits skip brushing their teeth twice a day

More than a quarter (27%) of British adults admit they don’t brush their teeth twice a day. And a third…

Oral health

A pain in the back

Nick Olive discusses better dental equipment to help ease your back pain, improve your health and extend the length of…

Dentistry

San Francisco becomes first city to introduce e-cigarette ban

San Francisco is introducing a ban on the sales of e-cigarettes until their effects on health are clearer. The ban…

Oral health

How will the PG Cert course help profitability and develop my career?

‘How will the PG Cert course help profitability and develop my career?’ answered by Dominic Hassall, GDC registered specialist in restorative,…

Private Practice