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British Dental Association invites dentists to share ideas to reduce carbon emissions
The British Dental Association is inviting dental professionals to share ideas and opinions about reducing carbon emissions as the UK looks to achieve net-zero. The NHS is attempting to become more efficient and eco-friendly, and the BDA is hoping to use ideas from practices that are already adopting green measures to work towards new policies […]
Inverurie dental practice brings smiles to local footballers’ faces after sealing sponsorship deal
Dentists at a practice in Inverurie have brought smiles to the faces of local footballers after sealing a new sponsorship deal. Inverurie Smile Care has teamed up with Inverurie Academy’s senior squads to sponsor new kits. The new strip was unveiled at a recent home match against Fraserburgh Academy. The previous strip needed updating and […]
Dental organisations launch new ‘Safe Brace’ campaign
The Oral Health Foundation and the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) have joined forces to launch a new campaign aimed at protecting patients who are interested in orthodontic treatment. Safe Brace is a campaign designed to encourage patients who are looking into tooth straightening treatment to see registered, qualified, experienced dentists. The move comes after the […]
Warrington dental practice teams up with local women’s rugby club
A dental practice in Warrington has teamed up with a local women’s rugby club to provide free, custom-made mouth guards. Clayton and Scott Dental Surgery will kit the Widnes Vikings Ladies team out with bespoke mouth guards for their upcoming matches. One of the practice dentists, Stephen Porter, decided to make the generous gesture with […]
Ministers provide access to face mask stocks, relieving pressure on dental practices
Government ministers have provided access to central stocks of face masks, providing relief for anxious dentists. Concerns over a shortage of face masks caused by the corona virus have been growing, but the government has acted to relieve pressure. Practices were dealing with a maximum order quantity, with risks of running out of disposable masks […]
British Dental Association raises concerns over the availability of Corona virus masks for dentists
The British Dental Association has warned that dentists in the UK might have to down tools due to a shortage of Corona virus masks. The BDA suggested that an order limit of 100 masks per day will contribute to even small practices running out. All dentists must wear disposable masks to treat patients in the […]
Swansea dental clinic to expand following relocation
A dental clinic in Swansea is preparing to welcome new patients and provide new treatments after relocating to larger premises in the city. The Brynhyfryd Dental Practice has moved to a commercial office unit and will now be able to offer a more extensive treatment list. The premises are located on Ysgubor Fach Street and […]
Spalding dental practice to close as dentist prepares for retirement
A dental practice in the village of South Holland, near Spalding, is set to close after dentist, Dr Philip Baldock announced his retirement. Pinchbeck Dental Surgery, which is located on Market Way, will shut on the 31st March. Dr Baldock has not yet commented on the situation, but a practice representative confirmed that patients will […]
Dental students launch new pop-up shop in Lanarkshire
Dental students from New College Lanarkshire have launched an exciting new pop-up shop. The store, which is located on Kildonan Street at the Coatbridge Campus, will be open on the first Monday of every month. The aim of the enterprise is to enable students, staff and local residents to benefit from high-quality dental products at […]
Dentex acquires Bourne End dental clinic
Dental chain, Dentex has added to its portfolio after acquiring a new clinic in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. Bourne End Dental Practice was previously owned by Drs Stephen Rees and Andrew Chandrapal, who will continue to work at the clinic under new ownership. Dr Rees said that everyone is excited about the prospect of working with […]
