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February 2012

UK dental rules control 'risks from legionella' 17th Feb 2012 Thorough guidance on decontamination in primary dental care should control any risks from legionella. read more

December 2011

Educational website launches 9th Dec 2011 Leading infection control specialists Dentisan are delighted to announce the launch of their new website which has been designed as an educational resource for all members of the dental team. read more

World AIDS Day sees U-turn on HIV dentists 1st Dec 2011 The ban on dentists and doctors with HIV carrying out procedures that might potentially lead to blood contamination could soon be lifted, the Department of Health (DH) announced today (Thursday) – World AIDS day. read more

November 2011

International rescue 16th Nov 2011 With 76% of Nepalese people needing dental treatment, figures from Work the World’s 2011 Dental Outreach Projects highlight the problem of oral health within rural communities in the developing world. read more

Christmas is coming! 4th Nov 2011 That time is fast approaching again, and Kemdent is delighted to announce its popular Christmas hamper promotion for 2011. read more

September 2011

Dentistry faces amazing changes... - Infection control 12th Sep 2011 Dentistry is a multi-faceted and rapidly evolving sector of medical science that is greatly influenced by technological innovation. read more

The clock’s ticking… 2nd Sep 2011 A lot has been said about the ‘currency’ of NHS primary dental care. read more

August 2011

Government gets key directives on HIV dentists 30th Aug 2011 The government is considering recommendations on the status of HIV-positive dentists which would see them back in practice. read more

FREE sample pack of cleasing agent 30th Aug 2011 Alkazyme enzymatic is a combined cleansing and disinfecting agent for the thorough cleaning and pre-disinfection of all reusable, immersible dental instruments prior to autoclaving. read more

A certified superbug killer 25th Aug 2011 Pens that are used in waiting rooms, on reception desks and in dental surgeries themselves provide a hotbed for virus transmission. read more

UK's HIV dentists to practise again? 10th Aug 2011 If you take a week’s holiday away from the surgery, on the first day back to work you may well decide to arrive at the surgery a little earlier than usual in anticipation of a few things that you need to catch up with. read more

Under-fire CQC answers criticism - Infection control 9th Aug 2011 The Care Quality Commission (CQC) came in for a mauling from speakers at last month’s Westminster Health Forum. read more

May 2011

Want to be a TV dentist? 18th May 2011 The new series of the TV show, MyFaceMyBody, is filming across the UK and the team is selecting the show's experts now. read more

New equipment test kits for HTM 01-05 compliance 17th May 2011 Prestige Medical's new kits are in response to increasing requests from dentists for help with the challenges of meeting the requirements for testing, recording and storing data. read more

'Centre of excellence' status for dental institute 9th May 2011 King's College London Dental Institute has been recognised as the UK’s first Healthcare Centre of Excellence. read more

Focus: Legionella management in dental practices 9th May 2011 In 1985, 175 people were admitted to Stafford Hospital with symptoms similar to that of a severe chest infection. read more

April 2011

A dentist's eye view of new regulations 27th Apr 2011 Consultants in all aspects of personnel, employment law and health and safety compliance, Citation plc, has worked with The Dentistry Business to produce a comprehensive CQC compliance solution for dentists and practice managers. read more

UK 'ahead of the game' in green dentistry - Infection control 24th Apr 2011 A US eco-dentistry expert has applauded the efforts of dentists here in the UK for spearheading 'green' practices in the surgery. read more

Dental company Dentisan win again! 1st Apr 2011 Dentisan’s award-winning year of 2010, continued into 2011 when it received further national recognition at the Medilink UK Awards 2011, scooping the top prize for outstanding achievement. read more

March 2011

University’s dentist kit gets investors’ backing 16th Mar 2011 A medical emergencies kit designed for dentists by a university team has just received a cash injection from local investors. read more

February 2011

Dental awards – open for entries 14th Feb 2011 Entries are now being accepted for the Premier Awards 2011. read more

January 2011

Win a £5,000 autoclave and fight cross contamination 20th Jan 2011 Nitram Dental works to fight disease – and not just in the world of dentistry. read more

Dental infection control firm cleans up 10th Jan 2011 A Derby-based manufacturing firm has earned national recognition by becoming regional winners and national finalists in the HSBC Business Thinking 2010 Awards. read more

December 2010

Dental hygienist's cross-infection innovation - Infection control 20th Dec 2010 Working as a hygienist, I despaired over the constant battle of trying to keep my appearance clean due to unsightly splatter marks caused by splash-back deposits such as prophy paste, air polish powder and, of course, blood and saliva contamination. read more

Dental hygienists urged to 'spread their wings' 20th Dec 2010 The January 2011 issue of Preventive Dentistry is out soon – and here's a rundown of the key oral health news features, clinical studies and latest dental innovations for all dental professionals. read more

Cannon sponsors BDA Northern Ireland branch 2nd Dec 2010 Cannon Hygiene is delighted to sponsor BDA Northern Ireland Branch during Ed Livingston’s year as branch president during 2011. read more

November 2010

'Dental tools cleaning' lets down practices 30th Nov 2010 Twelve per cent of dental practices fail to meet ‘a satisfactory standard of decontamination’, a new government survey reveals. read more

Handle with care 15th Nov 2010 Work-related hand eczema (also known as contact eczema or contact dermatitis) is the most common skin condition in dentistry. read more

Dental products of the year 2010 15th Nov 2010 We have searched high and low for the best products within the dental market and here we offer a selection of some of the finest dental equipment of 2010. read more

Britain is crowned queen of great teeth - Infection control 2nd Nov 2010 For years British teeth have been a bad joke. read more

October 2010

Online dental decontamination course goes live 27th Oct 2010 A new dental instrument decontamination training course which can be completed online is now available from international training provider, Eastwood Park Training. read more

Clark Dental impresses delegates at Showcase 20th Oct 2010 Exhibiting their extensive array of high-end equipment and stylish surgery design solutions at the 2010 BDTA Dental Showcase, was Clark Dental, who demonstrated why they are one of the leading dental specialists in the UK. read more

'MC Hammer' dancers entertain at Showcase 20th Oct 2010 Schülke’s stand at Dental Showcase 2010 Exhibition was a hive of activity with delegates flocking to join in the fun and show off their moves alongside a professional dance troupe to the sounds of MC Hammer. read more

Allow HIV dentists to practise, government told 19th Oct 2010 A leading indemnity provider for dentists is demanding the Department of Health withdraw the current rule that stops HIV positive members of the dental team treating patients. read more

New CQC dental FAQ service launches 12th Oct 2010 A brand new information service aimed at helping practitioners through the new Care Quality Commission registration process will launch soon. read more

Zap the way to a cleaner dental surgery - Infection control 8th Oct 2010 Dental teams can zap their way to a cleaner dental surgery and learn all about infection control with Schülke’s new online game! read more

September 2010

Dental team, get decontamination savvy! 24th Sep 2010 A conference that aims to arm the whole dental team with insider knowledge of infectious diseases and cross-infection protocol is being held in November. read more

Dental regulation unravelled 20th Sep 2010 Helping to explode the myths of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the new regulatory requirements facing the dental industry, Practice Plan, a UK provider of custom-branded dental membership plans in conjunction with Apolline present a series of bespoke, informative events. read more

Charity through dental learning 17th Sep 2010 DentEd is a leading provider of continuous professional development (CPD) for both dentists and dental Care professionals (DCPs). read more

Treatment couches and infection control 2nd Sep 2010 The drive for improved hygiene in healthcare settings as a means of combating HCAIs, has generated a wealth of professional protocols and guidelines for the cleaning and disinfection of reusable medical devices. read more

August 2010

Speakers announced for dental conference 18th Aug 2010 The Premier Symposium – the largest risk management conference of its kind in the UK – has announced a compelling line-up of speakers for the 10th anniversary of the event. read more

Dentist suspended for poor infection control - Infection control 6th Aug 2010 A dentist based in Dalton, Rotherham, faces being struck off after an inspection uncovered poor infection control practise and the reuse of single-use equipment, including syringes, files and impression trays. read more

July 2010

Essential CPD all in one day 9th Jul 2010 CPD Essentials is a seminar that promises to deliver the GDC’s annual requirement of verifiable CPD in the five core subjects – all on one day! read more

June 2010

NICE rejection by health minister for dental infection control 17th Jun 2010 The government is refusing to refer HTM01-05 decontamination guidelines for dental surgeries to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). read more

May 2010

Dental team, get the Mersey beat! 14th May 2010 The programme for this year’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition (20-22 May at the ACC, Liverpool) offers something for the whole dental team, with a number of sessions designed to appeal exclusively to dental care professionals and others scheduled with whole-team attendance in mind. read more

April 2010

It's good dental practice to go green for Earth Day 22nd Apr 2010 Today (22 April) is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a time for dentists to consider reviewing and renewing efforts to go green in the dental surgery, according to the Eco-Dentistry Association. read more

Decontamination training vital for dental practices 14th Apr 2010 Effectively managing medical instrument reprocessing whether in a sterile services department, a doctor’s surgery or dentist’s practice carries significant responsibilities. read more

March 2010

Whole team focus for British Dental Conference and Exhibition - Infection control 29th Mar 2010 The programme for this year’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition (20-22 May 2010 at the ACC, Liverpool) offers something for the whole dental team, with a number of sessions designed to appeal exclusively to dental care professionals and others scheduled with whole-team attendance in mind. read more

Dental awards celebrate 10th anniversary 18th Mar 2010 The Premier Awards – originally created to reward dental professionals who recognise the importance of patient safety within the dental practice – is celebrating its 10th anniversary. read more

February 2010

Seminar price lowered for DCPs 9th Feb 2010 Price lowered for DCPs! read more

January 2010

Dental design experts clean up 25th Jan 2010 A company aiding dental practices in their bid to create space for local decontamination units (LDUs) has cleaned up. read more

Explain rejection of NICE review, says BDA 4th Jan 2010 The British Dental Association (BDA) is outraged that the Department of Health is refusing to seek NICE guidance on the HTM 01-05 decontamination guidelines for dental surgeries, despite their request. read more

December 2009

Dentists first in world to twin toilets 14th Dec 2009 Dentists are blazing a trail by being the first in the UK to sign up their surgery loos to a global toilet twinning campaign, linking them with latrines deep in the African bush. read more

Dentists outraged as DoH refuses to play NICE - Infection control 8th Dec 2009 The Department of Health will not be seeking NICE guidance on the HTM 01-05 decontamination guidelines for dental surgeries, despite calls to do so from outraged dentists. read more

November 2009

Thinking outside the box: the HTM 01-05 question 19th Nov 2009 There are problems that HTM 01-05 will bring when it is put into place – and make no mistake there will come a time, fairly soon, when it will be necessary to comply – the Care Quality Commission will make sure of that. read more

BDA calls for clarification over decontamination 18th Nov 2009 The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for a full review of the evidence base for the HTM 01-05 guidance document on decontamination in dental surgeries. read more

Record numbers attend dental nurse conference 3rd Nov 2009 The recent dental nursing conference has been hailed a great success with record numbers of delegates attending. read more

October 2009

Golden Poo awards a hit with the fans 20th Oct 2009 The Golden Poo awards have been hailed a success in the campaign to raise awareness of hand hygiene and the perils of cross infection. read more

Golden Poo awards serve as handwashing reminder 13th Oct 2009 With the release of the updated HTM 01-05 government guidelines and also the outbreak of swine flu H1N1 virus, the risk of cross infection in the dental practice is big news. read more

September 2009

Contract-seeking dentists urged to plug indemnity gap - Infection control 23rd Sep 2009 Dental professionals organising themselves into companies to bid for contracts from PCTs and other bodies are being urged to ensure their company has adequate indemnity in place. read more

Wales welcomes new dental training unit 21st Sep 2009 A new dental teaching unit has opened in Wales, housing some of the best technology available in dentistry. read more

August 2009

Dental nurses unite at conference 13th Aug 2009 The 2009 National Dental Nursing Conference, sponsored by the British Dental Trade Association, will be held at the Cheltenham Chase Hotel, near Cheltenham, on 23 and 24 October 2009. read more

July 2009

£6million investment to improve access to NHS dentists 28th Jul 2009 A £6 million investment will enable more than 70,000 extra patients to see an NHS dentist in Surrey. read more

Devon dental practice is cream of the crop 14th Jul 2009 Devon dental practice ‘committed to providing patients with quality gentle dentistry’ has been rewarded by the British Dental Association (BDA). read more

Water award for Oasis 6th Jul 2009 Oasis Dental Care has become the first dental corporate to be awarded a company certificate by Quality Water Specialists. read more

New dental education centre opens in London - Infection control 6th Jul 2009 A new dental education centre has opened its doors in London. read more

June 2009

Dental patients exposed to HIV risk 2nd Jun 2009 Thousands of patients have been told they could be at risk of infections such as HIV or hepatitis because of a dentist's poor hygiene measures. read more

May 2009

Poor dental habits increase swine flu risk 18th May 2009 Bad dental hygiene could possibly increase the risk of swine flu as today’s National Dental Survey reveals the UK’s failure to heed infection control advice. read more

Virtual dental school a world’s first 14th May 2009 A US dental school is opening the doors of the first-ever 3D virtual dental education facility. read more

Experts advise Mexicans with 'flu-like symptoms' to avoid dental treatment 8th May 2009 Mexican dental specialists have advised people to avoid or delay dental treatment to keep the swine flu from spreading as dentists or patients may be virus carriers. read more

Shooting the messenger 7th May 2009 Whoever does the choreography for the British media these days must have one hell of a sense of timing. read more

March 2009

Dentistry Top 50 and a new number one! - Infection control 17th Mar 2009 read more

‘Dental ethics’ added to Premier Awards’ list 9th Mar 2009 The Premier Awards has added ‘dental ethics’ to its list of original paper submissions. read more

February 2009

And it’s goodbye from him… 19th Feb 2009 Dear Editor, As I prepare to demit office at the end of this week, I was reflecting back on the past six years since I was first honoured with the confidence of the profession to lead the General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC). read more

December 2008

DDU offers new dates for CPD courses 1st Dec 2008 The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has joined forces with experts from King’s College London, to offer two further courses for all members of the dental team – worth 12 hours of verifiable CPD. read more

May 2008

Dental pros warned against working with unregistered colleagues 6th May 2008 The General Dental Council (GDC) has warned dental teams not to risk their careers by working alongside unregistered colleagues. read more

March 2008

The top 50 influencers in the UK dental profession 28th Mar 2008 The results have been compiled in our hugely popular annual readers' poll to find out the most influential people in the dental sector – and Kevin Lewis topped the poll for an incredible third year running. read more

February 2008

A helping hand for young dentists’ careers - Infection control 8th Feb 2008 A new scheme to help young dentists climb the career ladder following their NHS vocational training has been launched by the British Dental Association (BDA). read more

December 2007

Premier Symposium review 6th Dec 2007 The 7th annual Premier Symposium was held on Saturday 1st December at King’s College. 300 delegates registered for the event which has become something of a landmark in the dental calendar, with many delegates having attended all the earlier ones. read more

John Chope column 5th Dec 2007 John Chope explains how an experienced dental nurse who doesn’t hold a formal qualification can become registered. read more

November 2007

Kevin Lewis column 1st Nov 2007 Kevin Lewis questions whether infection control standards are as widespread as they should be. read more

September 2007

NI Minister announces cash investment 19th Sep 2007 Northern Ireland Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has announced an injection of £4.4million into health service dentistry to address the problems of access reported in parts of the province. read more

July 2007

New assessment provides flexible CPD 16th Jul 2007 Dental care professionals (DCPs) have a new opportunity to gain continuing professional development through an innovative assessment unveiled by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK). read more

June 2007

Save by registering for Showcase in advance - Infection control 18th Jun 2007 The British Dental Trade Association, organiser of the Dental Showcase, is encouraging all members of the dental team to reserve their tickets for the event in advance. read more

May 2007

Kevin Lewis column 18th May 2007 Kevin Lewis discusses the announcement – and its timing – of the Department of Health’s guidelines on single-use endodontic tools. read more

March 2007

The top 50 influencers on the UK dental profession 16th Mar 2007 The results have been compiled in our hugely popular annual readers' poll to find out the most influential people in the dental sector. read more

December 2006

Scottish dental standards set for revamp 21st Dec 2006 A new set of guidelines has been published by ministers to ensure dental patients receive a better standard of care throughout Scotland. read more

July 2006

Prestigious awards planned 21st Jul 2006 Following the success of The Premier Awards over the last five years, Dental Protection and Schülke & Mayr have once again joined forces to further develop the prestigious competition, which recognises achievements in developing awareness and effective management of risks in clinical dentistry. read more

March 2006

New marketing manager for Eschmann 3rd Mar 2006 Eschmann (the infection control company), most famous the Little Sister range of autoclaves, has appointed a new marketing manager for its infection control division - David Gibson. read more

January 2006

Fifth symposium is a massive success - Infection control 11th Jan 2006 The fifth annual premier symposium was held on Saturday 3 December at King’s College and it was again a full house. read more

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