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Inaugural British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show a success

BIRMINGHAM, UK: In a record-breaking turnout, over 13,000 dental professionals gathered at this year’s British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show, held ...

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First report released on progress by food and drink industries on cutting sugar

LONDON, UK: Sugar and its harmful effects on the population have been an ongoing focus in England for some time. In 2016, as part of a broader government ...

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Affordable and user-approved: Philips presents latest Sonicare technology

BIRMINGHAM, UK: This year’s British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show was attended by over 13,000 dental professionals—a record-breaking number. In ...

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PROPACS makes an impression in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, UK: One subject that was on everyone’s mind at the inaugural British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show was the imminent General Data ...

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Carestream demonstrates its commitment to excellence at British Dental Conference

BIRMINGHAM, UK: As a global oral health care technology provider with over 100 years of industry experience, Carestream Dental has witnessed massive change ...

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Study shows awareness of poor oral health in identifying child neglect is lacking

LONDON, UK: According to researchers at the University of Southampton in the UK, dental neglect is a marker of child neglect. In a new study, the ...

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Towards a healthy mouth with [BE YOU.]

Most of us know that proper brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride is the first step in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Despite this, ...

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More adults in UK receiving orthodontic treatment

LONDON, UK: The number of adults in the UK seeking orthodontic treatment continues to rise, survey figures from the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) have ...

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Study finds acupuncture could help with dental anxiety

YORK, UK: Fear of the dentist is something some people suffer from more than others. With multiple reasons for dental anxiety and its effects, there is ...

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Dentistry’s top innovators and thinkers to gather in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Almost a year ago, the organisers of two of the largest dental events in the UK, the British Dental Association (BDA) and CloserStill Media,...

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Philips’ stand in Birmingham hive of technical innovation

BIRMINGHAM, UK: The British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show on 18 and 19 May will form the backdrop to the latest product launch by Philips Oral ...

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Dental pain found a major contributor to painkiller overdose

NOTTINGHAM, UK: Although proven largely ineffective, self-medication with paracetamol is on the rise, with more than 100 deaths every year resulting from ...

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Smile research could lead to redesigning of facial recognition technology

BRADFORD, UK: According to a recent study, it is not only the obvious physical features that help to distinguish men from women, but also some subtler ...

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Planmeca exhibiting new crown jewel of intra-oral scanning

SINGAPORE: According to Finnish company Planmeca, its new Emerald intra-oral scanner has set the bar for capturing digital impressions and “represents the...

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Portman Dental Care reported to be up for sale

CHELTENHAM, UK: Another UK-based dental chain could be changing hands soon, as Sky News has reported the owner of Portman Dental Care in Cheltenham to be in...

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Deals remain steady while valuations fall

LONDON, UK: “An era of high, perhaps inflated valuations may be coming to an end,” the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers...

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Impressive line-up announced for Birmingham conference

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Birmingham is setting up for the first British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show, to be held in May. The organiser has now said that ...

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Government the only one to profit from higher NHS charges, BDA claims

LONDON, UK: The government is expected to gain tens of millions of pounds from dental practices owing to recent increases in charges, the British Dental ...

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Former Dental Directory exec joins Carestream

STEVENAGE, UK: Digital dental solutions provider Carestream has appointed Mark Garner, a former director for Dental Directory, as its new national sales ...

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FOREO launch aims to revolutionise daily dental care

LONDON, UK: Coinciding with World Oral Health Day, Swedish brand FOREO, makers of the world's first electric toothbrush made entirely from silicone, ...

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Net profits rise, with NHS and private practices leaping ahead

LONDON, UK: New figures presented by the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) on Tuesday have shown profits widening ...

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ADIA and BDIA to sign agreement and strengthen ties

SYDNEY, Australia: Seeking to strengthen existing ties, the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) and the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA)...

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Government increases NHS charges amid criticism from dentists

LONDON, UK: From April on, patients visiting an NHS dentist will have to pay more for their treatment. According to the government, charges for all types of...

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Sterilisation industry leaps forward with advanced technology

BLACKBURN, UK: Infection control is a critical part of any practice and the advancement in technology continues to improve the safety of patients and staff....

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Facebook live session on women in dentistry

LONDON, UK: An increasing number of women have entered the UK dental workforce in recent years. On International Women’s Day today, the British Dental ...

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BDA calls for better guidelines on aiding patients with eating disorders

LONDON, UK: Dentists play a key role in identifying conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. According to a new ...

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Getting to grips with general dental practitioner orthodontics

My learning pathway with the IAS Academy was slightly different from the normal route in that I took the ClearSmile Aligner course first, then the ...

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Children with tooth ache see pharmacist or emergency doctor rather than dentist

LONDON, UK: In England, dentists are often not the first person to see a child suffering from oral pain, a survey published in The BMJ has confirmed. ...

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GDC opens consultation on education quality assurance changes

LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC) is inviting dental professionals to voice their opinions about changes in the way it assures quality of ...

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Diet not solely to blame for tooth erosion

LONDON, UK: Together with dental caries and periodontal disease, dental erosion ranks among the top three most prevalent dental conditions. According to a ...

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