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20 FEBRUARY BDA Scotland, East of Scotland Branch: Preventing violence –do dentists have a role? Lessons from 10 years of… Read more
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International preventative care survey An international research project is asking primary care dentists in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Germany, and… Read more
Study finds potential gum disease link to Alzheimer’s
Gum disease has been linked to Alzheimer’s in new research findings published in the journal Science Advances*. The publication highlights… Read more
From the Magazine
Assessment in aesthetic dentistry: A psychological perspective
In our modern society, peer pressure to have the perfect appearance ensures there is a constant demand for cosmetic procedures.… Read more
Social media, a blessing or a curse?
Words: Philip Johnstone, Dentolegal consultant team leader, Dental Protection The world has rapidly transformed into a highly technological place, and… Read more
Patient protection project proves a knock-out
A trio of dental core trainees have been working with students and sports teams to improve outcomes following dental trauma… Read more
it is okay to say no if you do not feel treatment is appropriate. Do not ignore your instincts. If it feels risky or uncomfortable then no is probably the right answer
From the Archive
Stronger together
Robert Kinloch, deputy chair of the BDA’s Principal Executive Committee, says he has never seen the profession more united Read more
A financial lifeline
While dentistry is usually seen as a lucrative profession, there will always be practitioners who fall on hard times. Alan McCrorie meets Philip Sutcliffe, a trustee of the BDA’s Benevolent Fund Read more