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New life for pioneering dentist

Professor Anthony Blinkhorn OBE is retiring from the University of Manchester and as director of the National Fluoride Information Centre (NFIC). He is retiring from

Stars of the future

The winners of the first annual Mouth Cancer Voice Awards have been announced following a live performance in London. Kirsty Nichol, 17, from Hampshire won

Many dentists facing clawback

The British Dental Association claims that new data reinforces concerns about the new contract. The figures, obtained by a freedom of information request by the

Fellowship for Kevin Lewis

Esteemed Dentistry columnist Kevin Lewis has been awarded a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Hart announces community approach

Wales Health Minister Edwina Hart says schools and parents will play a key role in government plans to reduce tooth decay among children. Ms Hart

Dental technician taken hostage

A dental technician in a US prison was taken hostage by an inmate serving life for murder. Authorities at Waupun Correctional Institution in Wisconsin confirmed

Educational Awards winners announced

The winners of the Dental Defence Union’s (DDU) fifth annual Educational Awards have been revealed at an event in London. Two finalists in each of

Blueberries the answer to cancer?

Fruits like blueberries, blackberries and papaya could be used to stop mouth cancer sells spreading through the body, according to a new study. The research,

Charity petitions for vaccination

The Mouth Cancer Foundation launched Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 2007 with a petition to the Prime Minister. The charity is campaigning to widen the planned

Denplan golf challenge

Golfers from across the country are being invited to take part in the Denplan Golf Challenge 2008. Well established as one of the most popular

Dentists exceeding CPD requirements

An audit carried out by the General Dental Council has found that many dentists are exceeding their verifiable CPD quota as well as incorporating the

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