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DDU seeks two-way fairness

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has responded to the government’s proposals to reform the NHS complaints procedure by saying the new system must be fair

£22m dental underspend in Wales

Local health boards in Wales are believed to have underspent money intended to improve access to NHS dentistry by almost £22m. The news comes as

ADP step in with Oasis bid

Associated Dental Practices (ADP) has made an £84.9m offer for Oasis Healthcare, trumping a previous £76.9m bid for the company. Britain’s largest dental firm had

NHS access rise in Hull

More than 13,000 new NHS dentist places are being made available over the next year to patients across East Yorkshire. The news follows an investment

Compulsory CPD coming soon

Following public consultation, the GDC has agreed that all dental care professionals (DCPs) will be required to complete and record 150 hours of continuing professional

Call for Botox to be regulated

A high-profile neurologist has called for government regulation of the cosmetic use of Botulinum toxin. Dr Marie-Helene Marion believes that the proper administration of Botox

Now that’s magic!

Alan Hudson, the internationally famous magician, will be appearing on the British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) stand at the BDA Conference and Exhibition later this

Teaching awards launched

The Dental Defence Union has opened nominations for its fifth annual educational awards. Students and vocational dental practitioners have until 31 July to nominate the

Oral health campaign is off and running

Government ministers, MPs and Lords joined dentists at the House of Commons as the British Dental Health Foundation officially launched National Smile Month. The national

Boost for undergraduates

For the first time in its history, the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has opened its membership to dental students. The news means the

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