Dentistry

Infection control – a way forward

There has been a lot of media coverage recently about infection control in dental practices – and about instrument decontamination,…

Dentistry

The nine faces of an effective dental leader

The partners in Breathe Business have worked with approximately 750 dental practices in the last 11 years and we have…

Dentistry

Health strategy service user goals to be implemented on a national basis

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New dental teaching unit opens in Leeds

Chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft, officially opened a dental outreach teaching unit inside Beeston Hill Community Health Centre in Leeds…

Dentistry

24/7 helpline support for mouth cancer patients

There’s a new telephone support helpline for mouth cancer patients, courtesy of the Mouth Cancer Foundation. The helpline – 01924…

Dentistry

Alcohol boosts mouth cancer risk by 75%

A new study has found drinking just two standard alcoholic drinks a day significantly increases the risks of developing throat,…

Dentistry

Harney remains as Health Minister in new cabinet

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Dentistry in the North to be put out to tender

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Cigarette smoking on the rise

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Times they are a-changing, says Susie

Change was the theme of Susie Sanderson, Chair of the BDA Executive’s, speech in Manchester last week – both clinically…

Dentistry

Dental pros warned against working with unregistered colleagues

The General Dental Council (GDC) has warned dental teams not to risk their careers by working alongside unregistered colleagues. The…

Dentistry

National adult dental health survey postponed

The 2008 National Adult Dental Health Survey has been postponed a year. Chief Dental Officer Barry Cockcroft confirmed the position…

Dentistry

Online survey reveals state of our cities’ teeth

People in Brighton and Hove in east Sussex have the best teeth in the country, according to a new survey.…

Dentistry

New business masterclass for dentists unveiled

A new business education programme for dentists from the British Dental Association (BDA) was unveiled last week. Supported by the…

Dentistry

Who does what in dentistry? – GDC consultation ends Friday

The GDC’s consultation with dental professionals on the scope of practice of the dental team ends this Friday (9 May)…

Dentistry

High street dentists gear up to aid heart attack victims

Lifesaving defibrillators are to be installed in dental practices in Scotland to speed up access to care for heart attack…

Dentistry

BDA Conference takes a dream team theme and runs with it…

The topics of change and working as a team were major players at this year’s BDA Conference and Exhibition in…

Dentistry

Editor’s blog 6: The evidence we wanted

Hello to you all once again\. I’m back this week with another blog and the news story I have been…

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Getting on your feet

Getting to grips with the different financial products on the market can be a little daunting when you are a…

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