The NHS is being given guidelines for the use of conscious sedation for patients with an innate fear of the dentist. The conscious sedation of

The Dental Practitioners Association (DPA) has accused Chief Dental Officer Barry Cockcroft of being ‘in denial’ over the damning figures revealing that seven million patients

NHS dentistry is in a crisis – and only the government can resolve it. That’s according to the British Dental Association (BDA) who is calling

The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has issued its second warning in 18 months about bisphosphonates, a class of drugs used to combat bone thinning. A

Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston can identify and quantify specific protein markers in human saliva to provide an early,

The Scottish government has been accused of conning the north east of Scotland over promises that a new dental school in Aberdeen would relieve the

Q. My private practice is very successful. I have 2000 loyal patients but because many of them have been with the practice for over ten

Kevin Lewis explains why NHS primary dental care has never been a particularly good fit within the rest of the NHS. In an ever-changing world,

A class of chemicals in red wine grapes may significantly reduce the ability of bacteria to cause cavities, according to a US study published recently

A retired dentist became Britain’s oldest emigrant this month when he left for a new life in New Zealand – aged 102! Eric King-Turner, who

Teenage musicians who play wind or brass instruments and wear braces are being offered tips on how to tackle the problems their dental treatment may

We are all aware of the role diet plays in dental caries and enamel erosion, but are we fully aware of the possible dietary implications