This year’s BDIA Dental Showcase – ‘Putting Innovation into Practice’ takes place at NEC Birmingham from 22 - 24 October 2015. Tony Reed, Executive Director at the BDTA, commented: “Every year BDIA Dental Showcase continues to be a highly enjoyable and efficient opportunity for the dental team to find out about the latest innovative products, services and trends that are constantly evolving to address the practical needs of modern dentistry.”
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A Dental Protection survey of 140 members who have been investigated by the General Dental Council (GDC) reveals that 94% felt it had an impact on their stress and anxiety and 33% had considered leaving the profession because of the experience. The survey also showed that 76% believe the investigation impacted on their personal life and 71% felt it affected their health and wellbeing.
An onsite touring practice will visit up large, single and multi-tenant business parks where they are based throughout the UK - with the potential to treat 81,700 employees. The upcoming mobile dental tour of the UK will offer free dental examinations, dental cleanings, as well as general health screenings for systemic issues relating to dental health such as oral cancer. The Onsite tour is being supported by the Dental Health Foundation.
A High Court judge, Mr Justice Weir, has quashed a decision against Professor Philip Lamey of Belfast to erase his name from the dental register and imposed a six-month suspension. The new terms imposed were reached on agreement with the parties following a hearing at the end of March.
The General Dental Council (GDC) and Cardiff University have identified a technical issue with the award of the BDS qualification and the registration with the GDC of Cardiff students who graduated between 2010 and 2014. They have assured those involved that their registration remains (and will remain) in place while the error is rectified and that all graduates are able to practise dentistry lawfully.
A new Cochrane review by researchers at the University of Manchester found low-quality evidence that fluoride toothpaste containing the natural sweetener xylitol prevents tooth decay. Lead author Philip Riley said: "The evidence we identified did not allow us to make any robust conclusions about the effects of xylitol, and we were unable to prove any benefit in the natural sweetener for preventing tooth decay."
Read more: Doubts raised over efficacy of xylitol in prevention