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Take your practice to the next level

Frank Taylor & Associates is hosting a one-day seminar in January for practice principals looking for a way to get ahead of…

Private Practice

GDC introduces case examiners

The GDC has introduced case examiners to carry out decision making functions currently performed by the investigating committee. The case…

Dentistry

Eastenders actress loses five teeth through sugar addiction

Eastenders actress, Kierston Wareing, has revealed a startling sugar addiction that has caused her to lose five teeth. The 38-year-old told…

Celebrity News

Are associate dentists still self-employed?

Could the Uber ruling set a precedent for associate dentists too, Michael Watson questions. Last week two Uber drivers won a…

Dentistry

British Orthodontic Conference 2017 date announced

Next year’s date for the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC), which will be held in Manchester, has been announced as 14-16 September. To…

Orthodontics

Special care dentistry

Jignesh Panchal highlights the importance of special care dentistry. As the 13th addition to the GDC’s specialist list, special care…

Young Dentist

Eric Rooney appointed honorary clinical professor at UCLan School of Dentistry

Eric Rooney, deputy CDO for NHS England, has been appointed honorary clinical professor at the University of Central Lancashire. The university…

Dentistry

It’s not just about losing a tooth

Evdokia Chasioti explains why preventive care is the cornerstone of the profession. Preventive dentistry is the cornerstone of healthy teeth…

Oral health

Charities come together to show support for cancer sufferers

The Oral Health Foundation has teamed up with The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer support group to provide support and…

Oral health

Join implant education day with Dr. Gonçalo Dias

Join Implant Direct Education’s Simply Smarter Day in London, next Friday 5 November with Dr. Gonçalo Dias. The day is…

Dentistry

Have you ever microwaved ice cream? Find out why some patients might!

GSK, manufacturers of Sensodyne, invites you to join its webinar event ‘How can we measure the true patient impact of…

Dentistry

Oral health needs for type 2 diabetics

Dentists should be included in the treatment plan for type 2 diabetics, Michael Watson says. With the diabetes ‘time bomb’…

Oral health

Motivation, inspiration and knowledge

This is the philosophical approach that implant dentist Federico Brunner from the Brighton Implant Clinic stands by and this in…

Private Features

One in four men would like straighter teeth, survey finds

A new survey has revealed that 40% of the male participants have strong concerns about their appearance – with one in…

Orthodontics

Dental PhD student and research assistant wins Science Council award

Jemma Walker, a PhD student and dental researcher from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD), has been…

Young Dentist

UK food manufacturers urged to cut sugar

Action on Sugar has called for UK food manufacturers to cut sugar with immediate effect. Following new research that shows…

Oral health

GDC updates guidance for students on professionalism and patient safety

The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its guidance to help students better understand their role in patient safety. Entitled…

Young Dentist

Dental Directory appoints digital and laboratory specialist

The Dental Directory has strengthened its clinical team with the appointment of Richard Esgate into the role of digital and…

Laboratory

No VAT on Invisalign aligners

Align Technology has announced that it will not charge VAT on all its aligner products Align Technology has been making…

Orthodontics