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Parliament to debate on the performance of the GDC
MPs are set to debate the performance of the General Dental Council (GDC), the regulator for dentists and dental care…
Dentistry
Patients forced to wait a year for an NHS dentist appointment
The Hebridean islands of Jura and Islay have been left with one part-time NHS dentist meaning patients are being told to…
Dentistry
The future of dentistry
Ever wondered what the future of dentistry could look like if everyone in the practice had an equal share in…
Dentistry
Orthodontic courses for dentists
European Society of Aesthetic Orthodontics’ (ESAO) courses are designed for general dental practitioners (GDPs) offering aesthetic orthodontics. The courses aim…
Dentistry
Hygea 2 prize winner speaks to Dentistry
Paul Middleton, dentist and founder of the Dental Lounge in Cheadle near Manchester, has spoken of his delight in winning…
Dentistry
Dento-legal study day – complex made simple
Dental Protection discusses what happened at its recent dento-legal study day, which was a ‘sell-out success’. It was a full…
Private Practice
Water fluoridation vow from Labour
Labour has vowed to make water fluoridation a priority if it wins back power at next year’s general election, telling…
Private Practice
BDA believes judicial review will open doors to better health regulation
Today the British Dental Association (BDA) has reached out to the Government and other healthcare associations ahead of its judicial…
Dentistry
The ADG Bursary Programme – a bright future for dental students
AGD introduces its ADG Bursary Programme and explains why it is so beneficial to dental students today. Earlier this year,…
Young Dentist
Dentistry magazine is 20 years old in January
Julian English talks about the plans for the next issue of Dentistry magazine. Dentistry magazine’s January issue will be a…
Dentistry
Kevin Lewis gets in the Christmas mood
Kevin Lewis gets you in the mood for the festive season with a couple of Christmas songs. Ho, ho, ho. Don’t…
Dentistry
Dental Protection announces its new chair of the board
Dental Protection has announced the appointment of its new chair of the board, Professor John Gibson from Glasgow Dental School. Professor…
Private Practice
How the Autumn Statement will affect dentists
The chancellor, George Osborne, delivered the last Autumn Statement of this parliament today. Jon Drysdale highlights items of interest to…
Dentistry
Avoid social sins
DDU dento-legal adviser, Sue N’Jie, looks at the ethical use of social media and what is expected of dental professionals…
Dentistry
King’s College dental students awarded
Five King’s College London Dental Institute students on three postgraduate MSc programmes have been selected to receive awards from a…
Young Dentist
A foundation year in London
Natalie Bradley chose London for her DF1 year. Here, she explains why the capital was the right choice for her.…
Young Dentist
What if your child had toothache and no hope of help?
With this message, dental charity, Bridge2aid, hopes to increase vital support this year, making it possible to provide access to…
Dentistry
A year in Dentistry
Sam Brice, marketing manager at DPAS Dental Plans, gives a whistle-stop tour of DPAS’ year of articles in Dentistry. Over…
Dentistry
Topical bubblegum flavour anaesthetic is back
Optident is excited to announce that bubblegum Topical anaesthetic is back. The original bubblegum flavoured, Benzocaine Topical gel, is available to…
Dentistry