Last month, as part of the VDP’s day release programme, I attended a two-day seminar on NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) given by Dr Brid Hendron. Being

After 18 months of research, and with the help of a leading consultant microbiologist, Marks & Spencer has launched Sleep Safe, a new antibacterial nightwear

The announcement that the timescale for compliance with new decontamination guidelines in Scotland is under review has been greeted as a ‘first step in the

A smoker had his tongue removed and replaced with part of his arm after he was diagnosed with cancer. Michael LeFort was given just two

More than 10,000 children with severe dental problems are waiting up to seven years for corrective treatment on the NHS. Orthodontists have warned that in

The cost of a prescription in England will rise to £7.10 and dental charges are to go up by 30p, the Government has announced. Public

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, ex-housemate of TV’s Big Brother, is one of the celebrities heading the national No Smoking Day campaign this Wednesday. ‘Millions of people may

Optident has revealed that it is the sole UK distributor of the Velscope, a breakthrough in the detection of mouth cancer. The launch was held

A new study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) reveals that people with a whiter-than-white smile are perceived smarter than duller-toothed counterparts! The

A new report commissioned by the Patients Association has found problems with funding, prevention work and patient experiences. The NHS is struggling to fund specialist

A continuing trend of younger dentists rejecting the NHS in favour of cosmetic dental care could spell trouble for NHS patients. These are the fears

The graduation of the National Dental Nurse Training Programme of Ireland class of 2007 took place on 22 February 2008 for all centres. Prizes for