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February 2012

 

Super-mini starter kit

20th Feb 2012
Swiss Dentacare has introduced a super-mini starter kit for clinicians embarking on IPR treatment. read more
 

 

Upmarket metal alloy retainer retriever

20th Feb 2012
The new Hammacher easy-lift aligner retriever is now available from Torque Orthodontics. read more
 

 

Don't let bad breath be the kiss of death

6th Feb 2012
Before seeking out your Valentine this year, make sure your oral health is up to a loveable standard. read more
 

 

Brace-friendly recipe book

6th Feb 2012
One of the activities of the 2011 National Orthodontic Week campaign was a recipe competition which encouraged people to submit their favourite brace friendly recipes. read more
 


January 2012

 

Halitosis – the elephant in the room

26th Jan 2012
January's issue of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, is focusing on halitosis in The Big Issue section with four very different approaches to this most sensitive of dental conditions. read more
 

 

New dental education centre opens - Orthodontics

26th Jan 2012
Queensway Dental Clinic in Billingham has officially opened its new Education Centre after substantial investment and growth from the company throughout 2011. read more
 
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Excitement builds for Dentistry Live

24th Jan 2012
This May, the World Aesthetic Congress is expanding to offer a world-class dental symposium that’s bigger and better than any dental event seen before in the UK. read more
 

 

Dentistry focus: In the running

23rd Jan 2012
Enhance Dental Spa is a private practice based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, and offers general and family dentistry, all cosmetic dentistry, facial rejuvenation, adult orthodontics and implants. read more
 

 

Dentistry Awards: Cream of the crop

16th Jan 2012
More than 500 guests flocked to the Athena in Leicester on Friday 2 December to spend an evening of wining and dining before the ceremony itself, hosted by cutting-edge comedy magician Paul Zenon. read more
 


December 2011

 

A little taster – Dentistry Show 2012

23rd Dec 2011
The Dentistry Show is delighted to reveal some of the most highly respected dental experts who will be hosting seminars, lectures and live theatres on their specialist subjects at this exciting event. read more
 

 

'Sticking out teeth' attracts the bullies

9th Dec 2011
New research shows that being bullied is significantly associated with 'sticking out teeth'. read more
 

 

One-stop shop for dentists - Orthodontics

7th Dec 2011
There are numerous challenges facing the modern dental practice. read more
 

 

Dentistry Awards 2011 – the results

5th Dec 2011
The 2011 Dentistry Awards evening was a huge success celebrating top class award-winning dentists and practices from across the UK. read more
 


November 2011

 

Modern-day diet impacts on teeth alignment

28th Nov 2011
New research suggests many orthodontic problems experienced by people in industrialised nations is due to a modern diet. read more
 

 

New phase for UK’s first 'invisible smile' clinic

23rd Nov 2011
The UK’s first dental clinic dedicated to lingual orthodontics is embarking on an exciting new phase this month. read more
 

 

New president for cosmetic dentists

15th Nov 2011
Tif Qureshi is the new president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD). read more
 

 

Last chance to enter Smile Awards

15th Nov 2011
It's your last chance to enter the Smile Awards – created to promote clinical excellence in facial aesthetics and to give dental professionals the chance to be rewarded for practising at the highest level. read more
 

 

Orthodontist receives MBE from Princess Anne - Orthodontics

11th Nov 2011
Chris Kettler, specialist orthodontist and past honorary secretary of the British Orthodontic Society was invited to receive his MBE from Her Royal Highness Princess Anne. read more
 

 

Jaws shrink with age and impact on teeth

7th Nov 2011
The size of our jaws decreases with age. read more
 

 

Education excellence

4th Nov 2011
Susan Cunningham, professor of orthodontics at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute (EDI), has been awarded the Mature Educator Certificate for excellence in dental education by the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE). read more
 

 

Dentistry website awards 2011 shortlist

1st Nov 2011
We reveal who has been shortlisted ahead of December’s ceremony taking place at the Athena in Leicester on 2 December. read more
 


October 2011

 

New speakers for 2012 dental event

31st Oct 2011
New names have just been confirmed for 2012's massive new dentistry event. read more
 

 

Premature babies have smaller teeth

28th Oct 2011
The size of teeth in premature children is smaller than those born full term, according to new study. read more
 

 

One more Best Young Dentist nominee - Orthodontics

26th Oct 2011
Dr Stephen Dodd of the Cahill Dental Care Centre Ltd has been nominated in the Dentristry Awards for Best Young Dentist in the North West. read more
 

 

Dentistry Scotland Awards – the shortlist

12th Oct 2011
The tension is mounting for the inaugural Dentistry Scotland Awards, set to take place on 25 November at the world-famous Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire. read more
 

 

Dentistry Awards 2011 – the shortlist

12th Oct 2011
We reveal who has been shortlisted ahead of December’s ceremony. read more
 

 

Dentistry LIVE – the must-attend event of 2012

10th Oct 2011
In 2012, Independent Seminars is staging a world-class, 48-session dentistry symposium that’s bigger and better than any other event seen before in the UK. read more
 

 

Ortho professor's work rewarded

6th Oct 2011
Susan Cunningham, professor of orthodontics at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute (EDI), has been awarded the Mature Educator Certificate for Excellence in Dental Education by the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) in recognition of her prolific contribution to dental education. read more
 

 

'Speed dating' dental scheme hailed a hit

3rd Oct 2011
A dental school's scheme working with local practitioners to place students in practices for work experience has been hailed a success. read more
 


September 2011

 

Dental care debate needed in Scotland - Orthodontics

29th Sep 2011
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for a sensible debate about the funding of dental care for children in Scotland, following media attention on a change to the way the provision of NHS orthodontic care for children in Scotland is assessed. read more
 

 

Dentist Kevin O'Brien is new GDC chair

21st Sep 2011
Kevin O’Brien has today been elected as chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) with immediate effect. read more
 

 

GDC chair candidates revealed

16th Sep 2011
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed two candidates are standing for election as chair of the GDC – dentist Kevin O’Brien and lay GDC member Derek Prentice. read more
 

 

Straighter teeth for patients

13th Sep 2011
Oralign Ltd is introducing the advanced LR Appliance to GDPs in Ireland and Scotland. read more
 

 

Mobile dental lab prescription app launches

13th Sep 2011
Dental Rx is the first crown and bridge dental lab prescription to be launched on iTunes App Store. read more
 


August 2011

 

Smallest turbine head in the world

30th Aug 2011
Market leaders in high-quality turbines, handpieces and small equipment, NSK are dedicated to delivering high performance products at amazingly affordable prices. read more
 

 

Comfortbrace makes ortho more comfy - Orthodontics

30th Aug 2011
New Comfortbrace orthodontic protective strips from Ortho-Care UK are the modern and effective way to eliminate the pain and irritation of fixed lingual/labial appliances. read more
 

 

Struggling schoolgirl's smile scoops dental prize

17th Aug 2011
A girl who has spent her life battling health problems this month scooped first prize in a dental competition which recognises the transformation of patients' mouths – and lives. read more
 

 

US dental dean for Guy's and King's?

16th Aug 2011
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the next dean of Guy’s and King’s Dental Schools in London will be an American, Dr Dianne Rekow. read more
 

 

A dental dream come true

12th Aug 2011
A warm summer evening saw the fulfilment of a dream at the Smile Creations Dental Innovations practice in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. read more
 

 

Silver jubilee for orthodontic society

11th Aug 2011
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month and delegates who attend its annual conference in Harrogate between 25-27 September can expect a sterling programme. read more
 


July 2011

 

Go-kart victory for dental company

7th Jul 2011
Around 50 members of the dental trade gathered on Saturday 2 July at the renowned Birmingham Wheels Karting Centre for an unforgettable and exhilarating racing experience. read more
 


June 2011

 

Holly Willoughby tweets about her braces - Orthodontics

14th Jun 2011
A cosmetic dentist has seen his dental treatments showcased to the world after a celebrity client tweeted an image of her fantastic results. read more
 

 

Dentists in Queen's birthday honours' list

11th Jun 2011
Dr James Rennie, former dean of postgraduate dental education at the Scottish Council for Postgraduate Medicine and Dental Education, has been awarded a CBE for services to dentistry. read more
 


May 2011

 

Kids with prominent teeth are victims of bullying

28th May 2011
One in eight adolescents with prominent, or irregular shaped teeth have experienced bullying. read more
 

 

Dental nurses swap clinic for catwalk

18th May 2011
Dental nurses swapped the clinic for the catwalk to raise much-needed funds for charity. read more
 

 

How to avoid breaking braces on crusty bread

9th May 2011
Risotto xoxo, all-day breakfast frittata and slip down slurp down pasta – these are just three of the recipes featured in a new recipe booklet for anyone undergoing orthodontic treatment. read more
 

 

Tough times, great smiles...

8th May 2011

For many years, British dentists have been trained in well-founded and so-called ‘evidence’ based dentistry, in which research has been carried out to establish the most appropriate method of treatment for patients. read more
 

 

Dentistry Award winner: Visage Lifestyle Clinic - Orthodontics

5th May 2011
Creating a business built for success is no mean feat, but it’s fair to say that behind the scenes at Visage Lifestyle Clinic in Glasgow things have been progressing at an impressive rate of knots. read more
 


April 2011

 

Focus: The dental treatment co-ordinator

20th Apr 2011
Everyone talks about meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations yet it is rarely achieved. read more
 

 

Job interviews – ensure you have a smile for success

14th Apr 2011
During job interviews, you’ll not only be judged by what comes out of your mouth, but also by what’s in it, according to one US dentist. read more
 

 

Abi Titmuss adds glamour to Smile Awards

6th Apr 2011
Glamour model and actress Abi Titmuss spent an evening with the dental world’s glitterati recently – and added more glamour to the Smile Awards event in London. read more
 


March 2011

 

Celebrating aesthetic excellence in dentistry

31st Mar 2011
The third Smile Awards 2011 – staged last Friday – have been hailed a great success. read more
 

 

Funky animation is a dental revelation

18th Mar 2011
A must-see for dental professionals and dental patients alike, this beautifully animated film goes through the various stages of tooth decay and dental treatments. read more
 

 

Smile Awards 21011 shortlist - Orthodontics

18th Mar 2011
The Smile Awards takes place next week – the only dental awards in the UK to reward clinical excellence in dental and facial aesthetics. read more
 

 

News feature: Can I quote you on that?

17th Mar 2011
Hitting the local headlines for all the right reasons and actually making an impact in the minds of reporters, let alone readers, can be a very difficult thing. read more
 

 

Lego heads wired to educate dental patients

10th Mar 2011
One of the main aims of the 2010 National Orthodontic Week (NOW) was raising public awareness – and a number of novel initiatives were developed to engage with them during the campaign in order to highlight the benefits of orthodontic treatment. read more
 

 

Dentists in unique position to help smokers quit

8th Mar 2011
Dental experts believes No Smoking Day tomorrow (9 March) provides an ideal opportunity for the dental team to talk to patients who wish to quit smoking. read more
 

 

Brace yourself for a perfect aesthetic match

7th Mar 2011
An orthodontics practice is joining forces with a facial aesthetics expert to provide patients with a complete set of treatment options. read more
 


February 2011

 

Pensioner opts for braces to fix teeth she hated

22nd Feb 2011
In their seventies, most people are thinking about taking things more quietly. read more
 

 

Dental hygienist scoops prize - Orthodontics

17th Feb 2011
A Solihull dental hygienist has scooped a prize in recognition of more than 20 years of excellent service to the dental profession. read more
 

 

Beam – just for your dental patients

16th Feb 2011
Beam is a new website for patients created by leading dental publishers of Dentistry magazine and this site, www. read more
 

 

Careers insight for new dentists

14th Feb 2011
Change was a major theme at a dental careers convention in London earlier this month. read more
 

 

Good news travels fast

2nd Feb 2011
A recent survey revealed that 1/3 of clinicians questioned are using the Waterpik waterflosser themselves, and recommending it to 75% of their patients. read more
 

 

Think out of the box to motivate teenagers

1st Feb 2011
Motivating teenage patients to comply with dental treatment instructions can be challenging at the best of times. read more
 


January 2011

 

Orthodontic plant gets energy efficient

21st Jan 2011
Orthodontic products manufacturer and distributor Ortho-Care Ltd’s new £2. read more
 

 

2010 Dentistry Awards – in-depth report - Orthodontics

20th Jan 2011
The 2010 Dentistry Awards once again provided the cream of the dental profession with the perfect opportunity to celebrate a year of achievement in style. read more
 

 

Facing braces with a little help from Lego

18th Jan 2011
Two life-size Lego heads will illustrate mouths  ‘before’ and ‘after’ orthodontic treatment in a new week-long campaign to raise awareness of tooth-straightening treatment. read more
 

 

PE teacher gets a fit smile for her wedding

14th Jan 2011
A couple exchanged smile makeovers before exchanging wedding rings when they tied the knot recently. read more
 


December 2010

 

Facing braces with a little help from Lego

21st Dec 2010
Two life-size Lego heads will illustrate mouths ‘before’ and ‘after’ orthodontic treatment in a new week-long campaign to raise awareness of orthodontic treatment. read more
 

 

Clowns and dentistry crowns

13th Dec 2010

The 2010 Dentistry Awards was a huge success with comedy and clowns, circus acts and – best of all – top class award-winning dentists and practices from across the UK. read more
 


November 2010

 

Win a £5,000 smile makeover

26th Nov 2010
You could achieve a winning smile with £5,000 worth of dental treatments, courtesy of Covent Garden Dental Spa. read more
 

 

Dentistry Awards 2010 – the shortlist - Orthodontics

3rd Nov 2010
The Dentistry Awards ceremony will take place at the Athena in Leicester on Friday 10 December. read more
 

 

Britain is crowned queen of great teeth

2nd Nov 2010
For years British teeth have been a bad joke. read more
 


October 2010

 

Dental Showcase gets off to a rocking start

15th Oct 2010
Visitors on the first day of the BDTA's Dental Showcase were kept busy with product offers and promotions and this year's added attraction of live theatre and presentations. read more
 

 

Orthodontic diary: Brighton belle

13th Oct 2010
Those arriving in Brighton for the British Orthodontic Society’s pre-conference radiology course were greeted with glorious sunshine and an alluring sea-side location making hard to enter the portals of the renowned Brighton Conference Centre. read more
 


September 2010

 

Dental device will help kids with cleft palates

30th Sep 2010
A dentistry professor who won a $1 million grant to extend his tooth regrowth study is now seeking funds for a new innovation that aids children with cleft palates. read more
 

 

Patients warned of perils of dentistry abroad

28th Sep 2010
Hundreds of Brits desperate to achieve the perfect Hollywood smile are going to drastic measures and seeking cut-price cosmetic dentistry treatment abroad. read more
 

 

'Dentistry will suffer' as NHS Direct is axed - Orthodontics

4th Sep 2010
A leading dental commentator has slammed the shutdown of the NHS DIrect helpline. read more
 

 

50% off invisible braces!

3rd Sep 2010
A dental spa in Hertfordshire is offering 50% off invisible braces. read more
 

 

Vibrating brace aid debuts at dental conference

2nd Sep 2010
A new vibrating device that speeds up the teeth straightening process and looks set to revolutionise orthodontics has been fully launched across the UK. read more
 

 

Dental access remains top priority for PCTs

2nd Sep 2010
Significant challenges remain for the commissioning of dentistry in England despite the growing experience of commissioning staff and consensus on priorities. read more
 


August 2010

 

Girl’s dental braces stop bullies in their tracks

24th Aug 2010
A girl who faced bullying taunts on a weekly basis for her protruding teeth has scooped an award in recognition of how extensive orthodontic dental work can changes lives. read more
 

 

Dentist repairs sitcom veteran’s tooth after cricket injury

23rd Aug 2010
Ex-TV regular Tim Marriott, who played Gavin in The Brittas Empire, lost a tooth when taking a swing with his bat during a cricket match recently. read more
 

 

$1 million grant for tooth regrowth study - Orthodontics

18th Aug 2010
A dentistry professor has received a $1 million grant to continue his research into restoring damaged dental roots using ultrasound and stem cells. read more
 

 

Tongue piercings could be a dental nightmare

3rd Aug 2010
A new study in the US seems to suggest that tongue piercings can become an orthodontic nightmare. read more
 


July 2010

 

News feature: An Olympic dental challenge

29th Jul 2010
If Beijing was a baptism of fire for Tony Clough, then London should prove a breeze. read more
 

 

Emily finally has adult teeth – at 28

27th Jul 2010
A 28-year-old woman with a rare dental condition has only just got rid of her first teeth to secure an adult smile. read more
 


June 2010

 

Six weeks, six teeth, new smile

18th Jun 2010
A new orthodontic system, designed to straighten teeth in as little as six weeks, is being offered at a leading dental practice. read more
 

 

Brace yourself for a high-tech way to straighter teeth

14th Jun 2010
Patients looking for braces that avoid the ‘Ugly Betty’ look can now look forward to shortened treatment time, too. read more
 

 

Inman Aligner online courses - Orthodontics

10th Jun 2010
The Inman Aligner is currently the fastest, most affordable way for patients to achieve their dream smiles. read more
 


March 2010

 

GDC reprimands 81-year-old dentist over ‘whistleblowing’ advert

31st Mar 2010
An 81-year-old dentist who pioneered an alternative treatment to orthodontics has been reprimanded by the General Dental Council (GDC) for misconduct. read more
 

 

UK orthodontists take Boris message ‘down under’

30th Mar 2010
Orthodontists from more than 100 countries converged on Sydney for the 7th International Orthodontic Congress (IOC). read more
 

 

National Orthodontic Week launches today

22nd Mar 2010
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) launched the first ever National Orthodontic Week today (Monday). read more
 


January 2010

 

Orthodontic Week flags up importance of straight teeth

29th Jan 2010
March sees the first ever National Orthodontic Week aimed at enlightening patients on the importance of straight teeth. read more
 

 

Dentists get wired to Orthodontic Week

29th Jan 2010
March sees the first ever National Orthodontic Week aimed at enlightening patients on the importance of straight teeth. read more
 

 

Massive leap in adult dental brace desire - Orthodontics

22nd Jan 2010
The number of adult braces has shot up dramatically in the last four years as more and more people become obsessed with having the perfect smile. read more
 


November 2009

 

£6 million refurb makes dental hospital 'world class'

25th Nov 2009
A £6 million refurbishment of Liverpool’s dental hospital has opened, making it ‘word class’ according to health secretary Andy Burnham. read more
 

 

Dental students offered 'something for the weekend'

11th Nov 2009
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is teaming up with experts, FinalBDS, to help students maximise their performance with a weekend undergraduate dental revision course – the only one of its kind in the UK. read more
 


October 2009

 

Dentistry Awards 2009 – the shortlist

22nd Oct 2009
The wait is finally over – here are the entries that have made it to the shortlist ahead of the big awards ceremony in December, taking place at Leicester's Athena. read more
 

 

£75,000 up for grabs for dental researchers

5th Oct 2009
The British Orthodontic Society Foundation has £75,000 this year to offer support UK dental researchers. read more
 


September 2009

 

Orthodontic commissioning gets dentists talking

3rd Sep 2009
An orthodontic commissioning education day is being held at the Biritsh Orthodontic Society conference in Edinburgh this month. read more
 


August 2009

 

Orthodontic treatment puts Carly in the pink - Orthodontics

24th Aug 2009
Patient Carly Pink is the overall winner of this year’s British Orthodontic Society Against the Odds competition. read more
 


July 2009

 

Ex Tory leader opens dental practice

30th Jul 2009
A new orthodontic practice has been opened by the former leader of the Conservative party, Iain Duncan Smith. read more
 


June 2009

 

Orthodontics lecturer wins teaching fellowship

26th Jun 2009
A senior lecturer in orthodontics has just become a senior fellow with the Higher Education Academy. read more
 

 

UK orthodontist was on Air France flight

2nd Jun 2009
A Brazilian orthodontist working in Reading was on board the Air France flight thought to have crashed in the Atlantic. read more
 


May 2009

 

‘Cutting edge’ dental centre aims to be best in the world

8th May 2009
A new £3 million purpose-built dental centre in Glasgow has officially opened its doors to the public. read more
 


March 2009

 

Working class hero

19th Mar 2009
Dr Saaqib Ali is a man who knows the benefits of applying yourself. read more
 

 

Dental nurse duo set up in practice - Orthodontics

13th Mar 2009
Two dental nurses are blazing a trail by setting up their own practice – and hiring a dentist to work for them. read more
 

 

Last chance to book!

13th Mar 2009
Hurry up! read more
 


January 2009

 

Award-winners guests to speak at Young Dentist Conference

19th Jan 2009
The 2009 Young Dentist Conference is taking place at The Royal College of Physicians in London on Saturday (7 February). read more
 

 

OBE for deputy chief dental officer

7th Jan 2009
The incoming deputy chief dental officer Sue Gregory has earned an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list. read more
 

 

DoH loses appeal in Eddie Crouch case

7th Jan 2009
Eddie Crouch has scored a victory against the government after it failed to overturn a court ruling that protects the employment rights of dentists. read more
 


November 2008

 

Dentistry Awards 2008 – the shortlist

17th Nov 2008
The wait is nearly over – after weeks of deliberation, our judges have made their choices. read more
 

 

Website Awards 2008. The results are in... - Orthodontics

13th Nov 2008
We’re pleased to be able to officially announce the winners of the Website Awards 2008, sponsored by read more
 

 

Research venture a first for dental school trio

7th Nov 2008
A joint venture between three of the UK’s dental schools A move to develop research collaboration between the University's Dental School, the Dental School at Cardiff University and the Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth is to be launched and discussed at a research symposium in Devon next week. read more
 


October 2008

 

Website awards shortlist announced

31st Oct 2008
The deadline for entering the 2008 Dentistry.co.uk Website Awards passed two weeks ago and the shortlist of finalists has been put together for all to see. read more
 


August 2008

 

First-ever orthodontic therapists join the GDC register

13th Aug 2008
The first-ever orthodontic therapists have registered with the General Dental Council (GDC). read more
 


June 2008

 

‘Speedy’ orthodontics uses patient’s own bone

24th Jun 2008
Dental experts reckon they have improved upon a surgical procedure that rapidly straightens teeth in months instead of years. read more
 


March 2008

 

Seven-year wait for corrective treatment

10th Mar 2008
More than 10,000 children with severe dental problems are waiting up to seven years for corrective treatment on the NHS. read more
 

 

Patients left wanting – group calls for government rethink - Orthodontics

6th Mar 2008
A new report commissioned by the Patients Association has found problems with funding, prevention work and patient experiences. read more
 


January 2008

 

Young musicians are wired for sound

14th Jan 2008
Teenage musicians who play wind or brass instruments and wear braces are being offered tips on how to tackle the problems their dental treatment may cause. read more
 


November 2007

FGDP sets the standard in aesthetic training

14th Nov 2007
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is to offer the UK's first accredited training programme in aesthetic dentistry. read more
 

 

Poised for success

1st Nov 2007
The cream of UK practices edge closer to the most anticipated night of the year as the shortlist for the Dentistry Awards 2007 is announced. read more
 


October 2007

 

Web awards winners revealed

10th Oct 2007
The winners of the Dentistry.co.uk Website Awards 2007 have been announced. read more
 


September 2007

 

Website awards shortlist announced

20th Sep 2007
The eagerly anticipated shortlist for the inaugural Dentistry.co.uk website awards has been announced. read more
 


August 2007

 

'Against the Odds’ winner announced - Orthodontics

22nd Aug 2007
Joanne Haines has been revealed as the winner of ‘Against the Odds’, the national competition organised by the British Orthodontic Society’s Orthodontic Specialists Group. read more
 


July 2007

 

Wait is over for orthodontic patients

23rd Jul 2007
Patients in north Yorkshire who have had their orthodontic treatment delayed for months are finally being seen. read more
 

 

Mixed reactions for Winterton

9th Jul 2007
The news that Rosie Winterton will be replaced as minister for dentistry was met with mixed reactions in political circles. read more
 


March 2007

 

Fears raised over training shortage

30th Mar 2007
A shortage of orthodontic specialists is forcing patients to consult inexperienced practitioners and risks damaging clinical research, the government has been warned. read more
 

 

O’Brien lands new GDC post

28th Mar 2007
Professor Kevin O’Brien has been appointed as chair of a new General Dental Council board to help guide the development of training paths for dentists wanting to become specialists. read more
 


February 2007

 

Angry parents lash out

6th Feb 2007
Large numbers of parents are ‘upset or angry’ because new rules are preventing orthodontists from fixing their children’s crooked teeth on the NHS, according to the British Orthodontic Society (BOS). read more
 


January 2007

 

Braces 'don't help self-esteem' - Orthodontics

29th Jan 2007
Orthodontic treatment on children has little positive effect on their future psychological health, according to a 20-year UK study. read more
 


December 2006

 

Orthodontic funding slashed by 20%

19th Dec 2006
More than 7,000 children per month are being denied braces and other corrective treatment after the government cut the number of youngsters eligible for orthodontic care. read more
 


October 2006

 

Registration fees revealed

31st Oct 2006
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed the registration fee levels for 2007. read more
 

 

Top-end referral practice off to a flyer

11th Oct 2006
A new high-tech referral practice has just opened amid much acclaim in Newbury, Berkshire. read more
 


July 2006

 

New scheme for dentists with special interests

21st Jul 2006
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) and the Department of Health are delighted to announce the publication of detailed competency frameworks for Dentists with Special Interests (DwSI). read more
 

Children to benefit from unique dental unit

21st Jul 2006
A modern multi-disciplinary dental care facility primarily for children was recently launched in Liverpool. read more
 

New scheme for dentists with special interests - Orthodontics

4th Jul 2006
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) and the Department of Health are delighted to announce the publication of detailed competency frameworks for Dentists with Special Interests (DwSI). read more
 


June 2006

 

LDC conference raises hackles

23rd Jun 2006
Dentists from across the country gathered together last week to attend the 55th annual conference of the Local Dental Committees (LDC). read more
 

£10k per practice for modernisation

8th Jun 2006
Health Minister Rosie Winterton’s speech at the BDA conference was not one of her best. read more
 


March 2006

Wales contract update

30th Mar 2006
Dentistry magazine highlights the contract controversy in Wales. read more
 


February 2006

The GDS and PDS Transitional Order

14th Feb 2006
Michael Watson explains the GDS and PDS Transitional Order

This order was laid before Parliament in December and came into force on 3 January. read more
 


December 2005

 

Future growth areas for dentistry

6th Dec 2005
Amarjit Gill assesses the viability of future growth areas for dentistry. read more
 


October 2005

 

Private Dentistry Awards 2005: The Short List - Orthodontics

31st Oct 2005
The eagerly awaited shortlist of finalists for the Private Dentistry Awards has been released. read more
 

 

More research awards

15th Oct 2005
Colgate in partnership with the Oral Dental Research Trust (ODRT) has announced the second round of winners of the 2005 PCD Research Awards for research conducted by Professionals Complementary to Dentistry (PCD) at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the British Dental Association. read more
 


September 2005

GDS contract now confirmed

1st Sep 2005
The Government has published draft regulations for both new GDS and PDS contracts. read more
 


August 2005

Registration fees announced

4th Aug 2005
The General Dental Council has agreed new registration fee levels for 2006. read more
 


July 2005

Italian dentists found guilty

7th Jul 2005
Two dentists who caused distress to a significant number of young patients, in some cases making their teeth worse and not better, have been found guilty by the General Dental Council (GDC) of gross negligence and struck off the register. read more
 


June 2005

Bone creation and the power of orthodontics

16th Jun 2005
Three American specialists with the reputation of being, ‘the best act on the international dental circuit’ had much to live up to when they took the stage at Church House, Westminster, for the British Orthodontic Spring Conference. read more
 


May 2005

Special interests lot confuse PCTs - Orthodontics

19th May 2005
On 21 April the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK) and Faculty of Dental Surgery hosted an event about Dentists with Special Interests (DwSIs). read more
 
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