The role of water fluoridation in strengthening children’s primary teeth has been given further affirmation by an important new Canadian study1. A 14-year comparison of schoolchildren aged around seven found that children in fluoridated Edmonton had fewer cavities and thus healthier teeth than in non-fluoridated Calgary. Due to its scale and its precision, the research…
New course dates have just been announced for GDPs looking to increase their confidence in endodontics. ‘Hands-On Rotary Endo Training’, hosted by EndoPerfection founder and endodontic expert, Dr Charlie Nicholas, offers a full day of hands-on endo sessions using a combination of lecture slides and live instruction. Your day will include an introduction to modern concepts of…
Amanda Pritchard will be the first woman in the history of the National Health Service to hold the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for NHS England, which she will take up on Sunday 1st August after serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for two years. Pritchard’s appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment…
Modern orthodontic treatment is so much more than correcting smiles. It is about harnessing the most innovative solutions on the market, giving patients aesthetic options and ensuring that everyone can receive treatment that is tailored to their needs. That’s why 3M Oral Care will be showcasing its unique orthodontic solutions at this year’s British Orthodontic…
The sad news reached us late last week that Dame Margaret Seward, a true pioneer and trailblazer within the British dental sector, had passed away. The legacy she leaves behind is simply phenomenal. The list of firsts that Margaret accomplished includes becoming the first ever Dame within the profession, the first female resident dental house…
The Council of the College of General Dentistry convened for the first time on Friday, 23 July 2021, welcoming new members to expand representation across the dental team. The Council is elected by the membership, and continues its work from the Board of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), which is in the process of…
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, supports the call by the British Dental Association (BDA) and other healthcare associations for mandatory facemasks, social distancing and regular handwashing by the public to remain in place in all healthcare settings, as well as the use of appropriate respiratory protection…
Align Technology, Inc. has confirmed its planned presence at the International Dental Show 2021 (IDS) in Cologne, Germany on September 22-25, 2021. Together, the Align and exocad booths will represent Align’s biggest IDS exhibition space to date. Align’s interactive booth, located in sector A-030-C-031, hall 3.2 will showcase its full portfolio of products and services….
Neil Carmichael, Chair of the ADG, has responded to the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report on Health in our Coastal Communities published this week. “The Coastal Communities report confirms that coastal towns face many healthcare challenges, but it is important to remember that this includes dental public health. Our members have been telling us that…
The British Dental Association (BDA) has said a long-term approach to pay is now required to keep NHS dentistry viable, following confirmation of a 3% pay award. The pay award meets the recommendations made in the 49th report of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) in full, and marks the third consecutive above-inflation…
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