Of all the educational and social events that the BACD holds throughout the year, none are more highly anticipated than the Annual Conference. This will be taking place at the EICC in Edinburgh this year, where delegates can take part in engaging lectures, seminars and hands-on workshops, exploring new ideas, treatment concepts and cutting-edge industry…
In its 2020-2022 corporate strategy, Right time, right place, right touch, the General Dental Council (GDC) committed to a review of its Scope of Practice guidance for dental professionals, with the aim of supporting a more effective deployment of the whole dental team and facilitating inter-professional working. Today, marking the completion of the first stage of that…
Part of getting back to business successfully will be about fully utilising the resources you already have available. For those practices with CS R4+ practice management software from Carestream Dental, this will be made easier with the support of a dedicated webinar series running throughout June. Carestream Dental has partnered with Karen Turner of 22…
At midday on Monday 1 June 2020, Ian Mills, Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice [UK] (FGDP), broadcast a brief statement via the organisation’s Facebook page to announce that FGDP and CGDent have published the UK Guidelines for a safe return to dental practice during Covid-19. The 68-page document is available via the…
Dental Protection has reassured all members working in England who choose to return to work that they will continue to be supported. While the situation with NHS practices reopening is clearer due to a general acceptance that the Chief Dental Officer (CDO)’s guidance will be followed, the position regarding private practice has been less clear…
The number of British adults cleaning their teeth with an electric toothbrush has surpassed those using a manual one for the first time, according to the findings of a new nationwide study. The new data shows that nearly 12 million people in the UK have switched to an electric toothbrush over the last five years….
Although it’s difficult to assess how many individuals currently have periodontitis in the UK, it’s generally assumed that at least 45% of individuals have some form of gum disease.[i] Of course, a large amount of this is likely to be gingivitis – but as this is the precursor to periodontitis is it any less important?…
Children living in greatest deprivation have most to gain from having a fluoridated drinking water supply, according to new research. Fluoride is added to water in order to prevent tooth decay and the new study demonstrates that community water fluoridation is particularly beneficial for the youngest children in the poorest communities. The research was carried…
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