Cancer risk of non smokers
Precancerous lesions in the mouths of non-smokers are more likely to progress to cancer than those in smokers.
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Women in dentistry
To mark International Women’s Day this Thursday, the BDA is giving current and future dental professionals the chance to chat live with a panel of female dentists and advisors about the changing face of the profession, representation and career progression.
Eating disorder diagnosis
NHS dentists and their teams need guidance to aid patients with eating disorders.
NHS costs tip of iceberg
The British Dental Association has said new figures from Queen Mary University of London suggesting children's use of non-dental services for dental pain could be costing the NHS £2.3 million a year are just the tip of the iceberg.
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A consultation, launched today by the General Dental Council (GDC), is proposing changes to the way it quality assures education and training leading to registration for dental professionals.
Updated radiography guidel
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK))’s Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography, the leading text on indications for radiographic investigation in dentistry, has been updated following the implementation of revised regulations on the use of ionising radiation.
Fee-setting consultation
The GDC has launched a consultation on a proposed new policy that defines a different approach to setting fees.
Patient satisfaction is high
New figures, released by the General Dental Council (GDC), reveal overall satisfaction with UK dental care remains very high among those who visit the dentist at least once a year, at 97%.
Flag up kids' dentist visits
One in six parents who did not receive advice from a health care provider believe children should delay dentist visits until age four or older.
Dental app scoops prize
Ben Underwood, creator of the toothbrushing app Brush DJ, has been named the winner of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s Outstanding Innovation Award.
Fizzy drinks affect fertility
One or more sugary drink a day – by either partner – can ruin a couple's chances of having a baby.
Practice of the year 2018?
Register for the 2018 Schülke Infection Prevention & Control Practice of the Year awards.
Why elderly avoid dentists
Lack of money, ill health, fear and forgetfulness are reasons given by the elderly for not attending the dentist.
The power of braces
The collaborative efforts of orthodontics and speech therapy have changed the life of a teenager.
Scottish oral health plan
The Scottish government has revealed new ways to prevent poor oral health, cut oral health inequalities and address the needs of the ageing population.
