Professor Robert Winston is set to open, and speak at, this year’s British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) in Glasgow. The conference, which takes place between 19-21 September at the SEC, has ‘Looking ahead’ as its theme. Lord Winston is professor of science and society and emeritus professor of fertility studies at Imperial College London. He … Continued

Concerns have been raised over Ireland losing dentists it has trained to other countries through a lack of dental specialist training in the country. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland warned that this is impacting on resources and resulting in long waiting lists for treatment. Fine Gael’s Kate O’Connell has voiced concern at the … Continued

Perrigo Company plc, an Irish-registered manufacturer of private label over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, is set to expand into the oral care market after acquiring Ranir Global Holdings LLC for US$750 million. Ranir is a private label oral care company with a portfolio of more than 300 oral care items, including power and manual toothbrushes, dental floss, flossers, … Continued

The HPV vaccine is a ‘no-brainer’, according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA). ‘The HPV vaccine has been shown to be protective… it should be given to boys without a doubt… it is one of the most life-saving things that can be produced,’ said Professor Leo Stassen, president of the IDA. When it comes to … Continued

Roz McMullan has been installed as the British Dental Association (BDA) president. In addition to being a leading figure in a ground-breaking scheme to support dentists’ mental wellbeing in Northern Ireland, Dr McMullan has been a force behind the BDA’s presence in the country, and former chair of both NI and UK councils. She retired … Continued

The safety of e-cigarettes has come under further scrutiny after a Harvard study found traces of bacteria and fungi contaminants in a number of popular brands. The study, which examined 75 popular products, found that 27% contained traces of endotoxin, a microbial agent found on gram-negative bacteria, and that 81% contained traces of glucan, which … Continued

Dentists could play a key role in detecting major systemic health conditions, a UK professional body has said. The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) has made the suggestion following publication of its position statement on oral health and general health. The statement highlights the links between oral health and general health, including conditions such as … Continued