Dr Edwin Scher has been appointed a full visiting professor at Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, in the department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology. Dr Scher,

Dental industry leaders have demanded guarantees that NHS funding will not be squeezed when Primary Care Trusts are given greater control over spending. From April

A dental practice in Scotland has announced it will stop treating approximately 200 children on the NHS. The Bridgend Dental Care Centre in Thurso has

Researchers have concluded that early two-stage orthodontic therapy for prominent front teeth in children does not appear to have any advantages over a single-phase treatment

A dentist whose work left a patient complaining of crooked teeth and a damaged jaw has been cleared of serious professional misconduct following a disciplinary

Over this series of four articles we are considering where blockages to uptake of periodontal care exist. In previous articles I considered the following as

In my lectures, one question arises more than any other: ‘How large do you instrument your cases?’ In response, this column was written to help

I can think of two good things resulting from government intervention that relate to dental health, but sadly nothing to do with patient attendance. The

Patients in north Yorkshire who have had their orthodontic treatment delayed for months are finally being seen. The cash-strapped North Yorkshire and York Primary Care

Ann Keen has been confirmed as the health department’s ministerial team member responsible for dentistry, replacing Rosie Winterton. Ms Keen, the MP for Brentford and

Wrigley has revamped its UK oral health education programme for 2007, bringing it in line with the scheme in the rest of the world. After

With the introduction of enhanced professional status for Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) as a result of expanded GDC registration, it is essential that the profession