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New campaign: British Dental Industry Association urges support of member companies

CHESHAM, UK: The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has launched a new initiative titled “Think supplier, Think BDIA member” to remind the ...

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Study finds British athletes have poor oral health

LONDON, UK: Though elite athletes generally possess an enviable level of physical fitness, a recent study has shown that their oral health may leave much to...

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Reports indicate government ready to extend HPV vaccination to boys

LONDON, UK: Recently, the British Dental Association (BDA), alongside partner organisations, has called upon the Department of Health and Social Care to ...

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UK National Kissing Day—A good opportunity to talk about bad breath

LONDON, UK: Kissing. Who doesn’t like a good old wet one on the lips? On 22 June, with different levels of intensity, the UK is puckering up on National ...

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World Cup: Dentists warn against sugary drinks ads targeting kids

LONDON, UK: In light of the 2018 FIFA World Cup currently on in Russia, the British Dental Association (BDA) has cautioned that the unprecedented ...

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Surprising dental health inequalities found between foreign‐ and UK‐born adults

LONDON, UK: Migration patterns in the UK have changed tremendously in the last two decades owing to ease of global travel, asylum seekers from conflict ...

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British researchers outline list of 15 never events for dentists to follow

LONDON, UK: A team of researchers has developed a list of 15 so-called never events for dentistry. These are serious patient safety incidents that should be...

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Researchers develop material that could emulate dental enamel

LONDON, UK: Unlike many other tissues in the human body, dental enamel does not regenerate itself once it is damaged. In what could potentially be a ...

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Dental leaders request extension of HPV vaccination programme

LONDON, UK: The incidence of throat cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)—one of the most difficult to diagnose and treat—in the UK has ...

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Irish dental service system prevents dentists from providing adequate care

DUBLIN, Ireland: A recent survey conducted by the Irish Dental Association (IDA) has found that the majority of dentists have no confidence in the Dental ...

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Align Technology shines in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Align Technology, a worldwide market leader in clear aligner treatment, took the opportunity at this year’s British Dental Conference and ...

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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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