BDJ study shows some baby milk contains more sugar than Fanta

BDJ study shows some baby milk contains more sugar than Fanta

An international study raises questions over sugar levels in formula baby milk which in some cases can be as much as twice that of Fanta, reports the Daily Telegraph. Researcher, Gemma Bridge, said the use of sweeteners not only encouraged more mothers to buy the products because babies liked them but also risked creating a preference for sweet tastes at a young age which could have a detrimental effect on future eating habits.

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COVID-19 Update: BDA secures financial support for mixed practices

COVID-19 Update: BDA secures financial support for mixed practices

The BDA has secured an agreement with NHS England that mixed NHS/private practices, who wish to claim against additional Government support schemes, including the ‘furlough’ of staff, should ensure that this claim is in relation to the proportion of private revenue only. In addition, new personal protective equipment guidance has been issued by the authorities.

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COVID-19: Thursday Update: BDA outlines latest progress

COVID-19: Thursday Update: BDA outlines latest progress

BDA Chief Executive, Martin Woodrow, has published a blog on the BDA website, outlining the latest progress for dentists in England on issues that have been of great concern to dental teams. He also mentions the CDO’s webinar on Friday. He tells dentists: “Your best interests are at the heart of all of our efforts. Now, more than ever, it’s important for us to stand together to protect dentists and dentistry.”

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Denplan appoints Louis Mackenzie as Head Dental Officer

Denplan appoints Louis Mackenzie as Head Dental Officer

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has announced that it has appointed Louis Mackenzie as Head Dental Officer.  Louis has been working part-time for Denplan as Head of Clinical Training for the last five years, and this will now be combined to become a full-time role as Head Dental Officer. He will be working closely with and reporting to Catherine Rutland, who is the Clinical Director at Simplyhealth.

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Orthodontic Breakthrough

Orthodontic Breakthrough

Scientists in Japan have published studies that could lead to dramatically low treatment times for patients undergoing adult orthodontics. Researchers at Hokkaido University’s Faculty of Biomechanical Engineering claim to have emulated and surpassed the rapid turnover of bone that normally occurs in actively growing youngsters and facilitates relatively quick treatment times during adolescence.

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Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole Part 2

Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole Part 2

Editorial
Antarctica is well known for its sastrugi, so none of this came as a surprise. I was aware of the importance of not losing my sense of humour, which would have been all too easy in the maze of ice. On the days where the sun shone, these obstacles were truly beautiful. Weaving my way through them was...
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At the Start Line - Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole

At the Start Line - Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole

Cat Burford
This blog has been a long time coming and for that, I can only apologise. I naively thought that a return to the real world without the same demands of training and fundraising, would mean more free time. How wrong I was!
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GDC Failing Again - Wasting Your Money - Oversight Flawed

GDC Failing Again - Wasting Your Money - Oversight Flawed

Stephen Henderson
Once again, the GDC is in the courts and on the wrong end of criticism for the way it has conducted itself in legal proceedings Baz v General Dental Council [2025] EWHC 643 (Admin) (20 March 2025). At the same time, serious failings have been identified in the effectiveness of the non-executive Coun...
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Are we heading for the end of mixed practice?

Are we heading for the end of mixed practice?

Guest Contributors
That three lettered blue and white logo over the door and on the website may not be quite the patient magnet that it once was.
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GDC makes successful appeal - can impose longer sentences

GDC makes successful appeal - can impose longer sentences

Stephen Henderson
The Court of Appeal says "As always, the touchstone will be the protection of the public" - The GDC makes a successful appeal in immediate orders case .... even if that means individual registrants are prevented from practising by long suspensions.
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GDC accepts its response to an FOI request 'was not correct' and 'less than helpful'.

GDC accepts its response to an FOI request 'was not correct' and 'less than helpful'.

Stephen Henderson
A recent FOI request Questions to the Council - Council Meetings - a Freedom of Information request to General Dental Council - WhatDoTheyKnow has thrown up more chaos within the GDC about how it stores and processes data.
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