Tooth loss may predict the development of dementia late in life, according to research published in the October 2007 issue of the Journal of the

The General Dental Council has agreed in principle to abolish its current system for adding dental professionals’ additional qualifications to its registers. The decision was

A team of volunteers comprising dentists, paediatricians, anaesthetists, nurses and medical students recently performed about 200 cleft lip and palate operations in Africa, as part

The Information Centre for health and social care has announced the appointment of former dentist Tim Straughan as its new chief executive. Announcing the appointment,

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

John Chope explains how an experienced dental nurse who doesn’t hold a formal qualification can become registered.   Is your nurse a grandfather?   A

The government has rejected calls for a full House of Commons debate on the future of NHS dentistry. It followed a challenge from Liberal Democrat

It has been a long time coming, but Dentistry magazine’s first educational event will be worth the wait. Dentistry magazine is teaming up with Independent

Finally, after countless proposals and months of negotiation, we now know what changes are going to take place with the NHS pension scheme. These changes

This is one of the most useful time-management tools that I use in day-to-day practice. By asking these questions before each task it allows me

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has worked with several bodies to develop standards for prison dentists and those commissioning prison dental services. The

While the end of your final year may seem like a long way away, it won’t be long until you have to be thinking about