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Research links obstructive sleep apnoea to prosthetic complications

New research suggests there is a strong correlation between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and complications with previously implanted oral prosthetics.…

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BDA calling on Greater Manchester to prioritise oral health

The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the next Greater Manchester mayor to prioritise oral health. Greater Manchester currently…

Children’s oral health initiative to return this June

The First Smiles initiative from the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) will be returning this June, bringing oral health…

Rebranding – is it worth it?

Rebranding can be an expensive mistake if it goes wrong, Les Jones says. I read with interest, Michael Watson’s blog…

Volunteering in the Philippines

Pav, Paras, Manish and Kiran share their experiences of volunteering in the Philippines to encourage other people to embark on…

Dental amalgam to be phased down, European Parliament agrees

Dental amalgam’s use in dentistry will be gradually phased down, the European Parliament has agreed. The move comes after the United…

How to reduce musculoskeletal pain in dentists

Surina Bhola explains how you can ensure dentistry isn’t a pain in the back. It is well versed in literature…

King’s College London ranked first in the UK for dentistry

King’s College London has been ranked first in the UK for dentistry, in the 2017 QS World University Rankings. The…

Feel the love for your dental lab? Nominate them for a Laboratory Award!

Entry to the Laboratory Awards is just about to open – and what better way of showing your appreciation than…

The National Institute for Health Research wants you!

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) – the UK’s major funder of applied health research – is looking for…

Put health at the centre of your practice

Ian Eslick shares reasons to be a health-based practice and how you and your dental team can be more health…

NHS dental charges in Wales set for above-inflation increases

NHS dental charges in Wales are set to increase above the rate of inflation, the Welsh government has said. In its latest…

The best way to stretch

In the second part of his article focusing on physical wellbeing for dental professionals, Jimmy Tang advises on the best…

Is the budget bad news for dental associates?

Should we have another enquiry into the way dental practices are organised, Michael Watson questions. Last week’s budget had some…

Donation received by African schoolchildren with smiles

The Oral Health Foundation has donated educational materials to children at Akato Primary School in Togo, West Africa. The charity…

CQC announces a drop in fees for dental practices

CQC fees for dental practices will drop £113 for a single-location practice with four chairs to £837 a year. Many other…

Updating dental hygienists’ and therapists’ implant knowledge

This year’s ADI Team Congress went above and beyond in refreshing and updating dental hygienists’ and therapists’ knowledge within the…

The full solution for digital dentistry

Align Technology will be showcasing the benefits of using the Itero system and previewing its latest features at the International…

New device detects untreated bacteria in root canal treatments

A new method of detecting bacteria during root canal treatments could eradicate the need for follow-up appointments, according to a…