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Philips announces partnership with mydentist

LONDON, UK: This year’s BDIA Dental Showcase saw over 350 exhibitors demonstrating their latest innovations at ExCeL London. Chief among these was Philips...

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TePe presents UK’s first bioplastic toothbrush at 2018 BDIA Dental Showcase

LONDON, UK: TePe, a family-owned Swedish manufacturer of oral hygiene products, has unveiled a new bioplastic toothbrush made from sugar cane and castor oil...

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3M premieres new impression material at 2018 BDIA Dental Showcase

LONDON, UK: At the 2018 BDIA Dental Showcase, the oral healthcare division of global manufacturer 3M has highlighted Impregum Super Quick, the newest ...

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Eschmann Direct launches new autoclave at BDIA Dental Showcase

LONDON, UK: At the 2018 BDIA Dental Showcase, Eschmann Direct, a leading manufacturer of dental decontamination equipment, has launched the Little Sister ...

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BDIA Dental Showcase kicks off in London

LONDON, UK: The 2018 BDIA (British Dental Industry Association) Dental Showcase, the largest dental trade show in the UK, has opened its doors to dental ...

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BDA Wales criticises below-inflation pay rise for dentists

CARDIFF, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) Wales has criticised a pay increase for Welsh dentists that is below current inflation rates in the UK. It...

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Henry Schein supports dental outreach to Moldovan children in need

GILLINGHAM, UK: For the second consecutive year, Henry Schein UK has provided dental supplies to a team from North Carolina in the US providing treatment to...

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David Waring announced as new Chairman for BOC 2019

LONDON, UK: At a press conference held at the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) 2018, the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) announced that consultant ...

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Expert in aesthetic dentistry presents new data on smile design at BOC 2018

LONDON, UK: Dr David Sarver, one of the world’s most prominent speakers on aesthetic dentistry, is set to present new data on the way in which one’s ...

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Interview: “Clear, step-by-step instructions are essential for long-term success”

Dental professionals should be empowered to instruct and motivate their patients to maintain proper oral hygiene. ITOP, short for individually trained oral ...

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Dentistry and medicine degrees deliver best value for money, survey finds

LONDON, UK: Obtaining a university degree in the UK can be a costly experience. Currently, higher education institutions in England can charge home student ...

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Interview: “There will be a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary care”

The 31st British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) is taking place in London from 27 to 29 September and will feature a number of innovative sessions under the ...

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Philips to launch ProtectiveClean range at BDIA Dental Showcase

LONDON, UK: The BDIA Dental Showcase, to be held from 4 to 6 October at ExCeL London, will provide the backdrop for the latest product launch by Philips ...

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Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future holds summit at FDI 2018

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) held its ninth annual summit on 7 September during the recent FDI World Dental ...

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Anglo-Saxon teeth could help identify modern health issues, study finds

BRADFORD, UK: Unlike bones, children’s teeth continue to grow during periods of undernourishment and record high nitrogen values, providing a kind of ...

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Restoring the coral reef with CURAPROX

Marinecultures.org is a small, donor-funded organisation whose mission is to help protect and manage the coral reefs while improving the living conditions ...

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Interview: Smartphones can be a useful resource for dentists

According to the UK's Office of Communications, 78 per cent of British people own a smartphone. Needless to say, these devices have changed how many people,...

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Interview: “Social dentistry goes further”

As dentistry has grown more focused on biological processes and surgical treatments, the social determinants of health—the conditions in which we are ...

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FiCTION trial highlighted at BSPD 2018

DUNDEE, UK: Seven years ago, one of the most important clinical trials to ever be undertaken on dental caries in British children commenced in Dundee. The ...

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Interview: BSPD 2018 is all about well-being

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Annual Conference is currently being held and will run until 14 September in Dundee’s Caird Hall. ...

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Brush DJ to be recognised at BSPD 2018

DUNDEE, UK: The 2018 British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Annual Conference will see Dr Ben Underwood, the creator of the toothbrushing app Brush ...

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Three themes, multiple speakers, total engagement

When I took over as Chair of the BSPD Teachers’ Branch in 2016, one of my primary aims was to increase the membership and attendance at the annual branch ...

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Newly released denture guidelines shed light on correct maintenance and cleaning

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: As populations age, the number of people who need advice on the best denture care will rise over the coming years. Therefore, new ...

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Outstanding imaging with Planmeca CBCT units

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: As a global leader in digital imaging, Planmeca provides a range of solutions designed to suit all imaging needs. All of the ...

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Charity team will conquer mountain to fundraise for mouth cancer

RUGBY, UK: A charity team is set to tackle the daunting Striding Edge challenge to raise money and help continue the fight against mouth cancer in the UK. ...

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Income drop and low morale: Northern Ireland dentists are stuggling

BELFAST, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that general dental practitioners in Northern Ireland are at breaking point. The trade ...

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Interview: “People are genuinely surprised at the illusions they had about toothbrushing”

With an estimated 50 per cent of the European population suffering from some form of periodontal disease, and a big majority suffering or having suffered ...

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Surgeons warn of risks involved with tongue splitting

LONDON, UK: The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College ...

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SDCEP provides guidance for preventative antibiotic use

LONDON, UK: In 2016, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s CG64 clinical guideline (NICE CG64) was revised to include new guidance for ...

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Family is key motivator for international dentists, UK study finds

PORTSMOUTH, UK: Over the past decade, the British dental workforce has grown increasingly international. By 2016, for example, 35 per cent of newly ...

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