Dentistry

NHS dentists working in a ‘more preventive way’

Chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft has welcomed news that NHS dentists have increased the prescription of high concentration toothpaste in…

Dentistry

‘Curry king’ Charan Gill confesses dental fear

TV’s Secret Millionaire and highly successful businessman Charan Gill has admitted he’s scared of the dentist on the eve of…

Dentistry

Dental school milestone will increase NHS access

The Peninsula Dental School has been given the go-ahead to build a new addition to its educational facilities – increasing…

Dentistry

GDC counts down to July deadline for CPD hours

The General Dental Council is flagging up the July deadline to all dental care professionals  (DCPs) who have to report…

Dentistry

Wisdom teeth trouble floors Arsenal striker

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is suggesting his wisdom teeth may be the reason behind his recent injury problems. The…

Dentistry

US museum celebrates aesthetic dentist

A US museum dedicated to all things dentistry is unveiling a new exhibition marking the achievements of aesthetic dentist Dr…

Dentistry

Dundee academic is new president of the BDA

A Scottish dental professor is to be the new president of the British Dental Association. Dr John Drummond, a senior…

Dentistry

Dentists urged to support tightening of tobacco laws

The British Dental Association (BDA) is encouraging its member dentists to play a part in the campaign to put tobacco…

Dentistry

Scottish extraction rates on the up

Scotland’s dental reputation suffered another blow earlier this month with the revelation that one in 17 Scots had a tooth…

Dentistry

Dental patients exposed to HIV risk

Thousands of patients have been told they could be at risk of infections such as HIV or hepatitis because of…

Dentistry

Ireland stands firm on tobacco ban

Dentistry

UK orthodontist was on Air France flight

A Brazilian orthodontist working in Reading was on board the Air France flight thought to have crashed in the Atlantic.…

Dentistry

New fluoride guidelines for kids gets Euro thumbs up

The European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry’s Board and Council has unanimously approved proposed guidelines on the use of fluoride in…

Dentistry

New infection control standards issued

Dentistry

Academy agrees updated fluoride guidelines

Dentistry

Functional jaw orthopaedics on TV

Dentistry

Baby bottle ‘dump’ will get parents into good dental habits

Parents are being encouraged to dump their toddlers’ bottles and opt for trainer mugs in a major dental drive in…

Dentistry

Tooth fairy is hit by recession

The average payout for children’s teeth has decreased by 6% since last year, according to a new survey. An estimated…

Dentistry

Tooth fairy generous in Northern Ireland

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