Dentists News RSS http://www.bdta.org.uk RSS Feed for the News module - dentists new category CGFeedMaker 1.0.14 on CMS Made Simple Online registration for Showcase 2012 now live! http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/287/15/Online-registration-for-Showcase-2012-now-live.html Delegates are now able to register online for their ticket to BDTA Dental Showcase, which takes place at ExCel London from 4-6 October 2012. Registration is free and can be completed easily online at  www.dentalshowcase.com  and you will instantly receive your... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:34:21 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/287/15/Online-registration-for-Showcase-2012-now-live.html BDTA Dental Showcase 2012 - ‘A Voyage of Discovery’ http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/272/15/BDTA-Dental-Showcase-2012---A-Voyage-of-Discovery.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:19:46 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/272/15/BDTA-Dental-Showcase-2012---A-Voyage-of-Discovery.html Terry Abbott wins BDTA Award 2011 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/257/15/Terry-Abbott-wins-BDTA-Award-2011.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:05:57 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/257/15/Terry-Abbott-wins-BDTA-Award-2011.html BDTA Welcomes New President at Midwinter Meeting 2011 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/253/15/BDTA-Welcomes-New-President-at-Midwinter-Meeting-2011.html The BDTA returned to the elegant One Great George Street, London on 8 December 2011 for its annual Midwinter Meeting. As in previous years, the event attracted representatives from across the dental industry, who were interested in the business and... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:45:31 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/253/15/BDTA-Welcomes-New-President-at-Midwinter-Meeting-2011.html ‘Dentistry in a Decade’ Competition – winners announced http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/244/15/Dentistry-in-a-Decade-Competition-winners-announced.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:36:28 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/244/15/Dentistry-in-a-Decade-Competition-winners-announced.html Obtaining your CPD Certificate for Dental Showcase 2011 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/242/15/Obtaining-your-CPD-Certificate-for-Dental-Showcase-2011.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:23:17 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/242/15/Obtaining-your-CPD-Certificate-for-Dental-Showcase-2011.html Showcase 2011 stand award winners announced http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/241/15/Showcase-2011-stand-award-winners-announced.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:43:05 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/241/15/Showcase-2011-stand-award-winners-announced.html UKTI Accredited Trade Organisation Status for the BDTA http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/228/15/UKTI-Accredited-Trade-Organisation-Status-for-the-BDTA.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:20:05 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/228/15/UKTI-Accredited-Trade-Organisation-Status-for-the-BDTA.html Showcase 2011 bolsters industry optimism http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/215/15/Showcase-2011-bolsters-industry-optimism.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:39:19 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/215/15/Showcase-2011-bolsters-industry-optimism.html Showcase 2011 campaign wins Ad Q award http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/212/15/Showcase-2011-campaign-wins-Ad-Q-award.html Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:00:19 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/212/15/Showcase-2011-campaign-wins-Ad-Q-award.html Victory for A-Dec at the BDTA Grand Prix Go Karting Event http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/207/15/Victory-for-A-Dec-at-the-BDTA-Grand-Prix-Go-Karting-Event.html Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:42:46 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/207/15/Victory-for-A-Dec-at-the-BDTA-Grand-Prix-Go-Karting-Event.html GDC tells the profession to keep equipment up to date http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/205/15/GDC-tells-the-profession-to-keep-equipment-up-to-date.html The General Dental Council (GDC) has recently warned dental professionals that they must follow the law and regulations which apply to their work, premises, equipment and business*.  The reminder is a result of disciplinary hearings involving complaints about failure to... Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:28:38 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/205/15/GDC-tells-the-profession-to-keep-equipment-up-to-date.html Judging panel announced for Dentistry in a Decade http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/201/15/Judging-panel-announced-for-Dentistry-in-a-Decade.html Fri, 27 May 2011 13:47:06 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/201/15/Judging-panel-announced-for-Dentistry-in-a-Decade.html Dentistry in a Decade http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/196/15/Dentistry-in-a-Decade.html The BDTA is looking for 3 rd and 4 th year BDS clinical students to write an article for publication in the dental press, online and potentially the wider media.   The article will be entitled ‘Dentistry in... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:54:47 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/196/15/Dentistry-in-a-Decade.html Four practices win £500 each http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/186/15/Four-practices-win-500-each.html Dental practices across England and Wales have been participating in the BDTA’s ‘Kick out the sweets, bring on the treats’ Change4Life campaign for the past six months; displaying posters, encouraging patients to complete questionnaires and delighting their younger patients with... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:00:39 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/186/15/Four-practices-win-500-each.html New BDTA marketing campaign launched http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/181/15/New-BDTA-marketing-campaign-launched.html Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:13:28 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/181/15/New-BDTA-marketing-campaign-launched.html Buyer beware http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/170/15/Buyer-beware.html Manufacturing dental equipment to the rigorous standards that European Legislation demands requires is a costly business. Of course manufacturers and distributors make a profit and there is always someone who will shave that profit margin for one reason or another.... Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:24:15 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/170/15/Buyer-beware.html All under one roof http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/168/15/All-under-one-roof.html Thirty members of the dental press gathered at London’s World famous department store for this year’s Showcase press launch on 4 February 2011. The launch was held in Harrod’s Georgian Restaurant and gave the gathering of dental editors and... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:56:18 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/168/15/All-under-one-roof.html Practice procedures declined in volume in 2010 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/165/15/Practice-procedures-declined-in-volume-in-2010.html The BDTA’s recent research project investigating practice procedures revealed that volumes have generally declined with 66% of respondents doing more than 100 oral exams in an average month, compared with 85% in 2009.  Cosmetic procedures such as inlays, tooth whitening... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:20:47 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/165/15/Practice-procedures-declined-in-volume-in-2010.html BDTA Donates to Bridge2Aid http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/162/15/BDTA-Donates-to-Bridge2Aid.html Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:36:45 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/162/15/BDTA-Donates-to-Bridge2Aid.html 2000 C4L questionnaires returned http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/153/15/2000-C4L-questionnaires-returned.html The BDTA is proud to be supporting the Department of Health’s (DoH) Change4Life (C4L) initiative through its ‘Kick out the sweets, bring on the treats’ campaign. The campaign is designed to promote the benefits of a healthy mouth to... Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:42:04 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/153/15/2000-C4L-questionnaires-returned.html BACD/BDTA 2011 Roadshow hits the road http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/149/15/BACD-BDTA-2011-Roadshow-hits-the-road.html Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:35:16 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/149/15/BACD-BDTA-2011-Roadshow-hits-the-road.html Brian Schottlander receives the BDTA Award for outstanding contribution to the Dental industry http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/148/15/Brian-Schottlander-receives-the-BDTA-Award-for-outstanding-contribution-to-the-Dental-industry.html Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:34:20 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/148/15/Brian-Schottlander-receives-the-BDTA-Award-for-outstanding-contribution-to-the-Dental-industry.html Bringing the trade up to date at the BDTA Midwinter Meeting http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/146/15/Bringing-the-trade-up-to-date-at-the-BDTA-Midwinter-Meeting.html Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:14:01 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/146/15/Bringing-the-trade-up-to-date-at-the-BDTA-Midwinter-Meeting.html Showcase campaign wins Ad Q Gold Award http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/142/15/Showcase-campaign-wins-Ad-Q-Gold-Award.html Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:16:41 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/142/15/Showcase-campaign-wins-Ad-Q-Gold-Award.html Dental practices commit to Change4Life at Showcase http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/141/15/Dental-practices-commit-to-Change4Life-at-Showcase.html Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:15:07 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/141/15/Dental-practices-commit-to-Change4Life-at-Showcase.html British Dental Editors Forum/British Dental Trade Association Young Dental Writer of the Year Awards 2009/2010 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/135/15/British-Dental-Editors-Forum-British-Dental-Trade-Association-Young-Dental-Writer-of-the-Year-Awards-2009-2010.html Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:39:04 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/135/15/British-Dental-Editors-Forum-British-Dental-Trade-Association-Young-Dental-Writer-of-the-Year-Awards-2009-2010.html Showcase advance registration deadline extended to cope with extra demand from the dental team http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/128/15/Showcase-advance-registration-deadline-extended-to-cope-with-extra-demand-from-the-dental-team.html Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:48:24 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/128/15/Showcase-advance-registration-deadline-extended-to-cope-with-extra-demand-from-the-dental-team.html Kick out the sweets http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/122/15/Kick-out-the-sweets.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:40:20 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/122/15/Kick-out-the-sweets.html Greshes impresses at BSDHT Conference http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/102/15/Greshes-impresses-at-BSDHT-Conference.html Warren Greshes, international motivational speaker and author of ‘The Best Damn Sales Book Ever’ impressed delegates at the recent International Symposium on Dental Hygiene at the SECC in Scotland.  The event was organised by the International Federation of Dental Hygienists... Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:28:05 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/102/15/Greshes-impresses-at-BSDHT-Conference.html Showcase nominated for TAF Award http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/99/15/Showcase-nominated-for-TAF-Award.html Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:13:37 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/99/15/Showcase-nominated-for-TAF-Award.html Trends towards social networking amongst dental professionals http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/95/15/Trends-towards-social-networking-amongst-dental-professionals.html Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:41:03 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/95/15/Trends-towards-social-networking-amongst-dental-professionals.html BDTA presents award at DLA Ceremony http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/92/15/BDTA-presents-award-at-DLA-Ceremony.html Fri, 21 May 2010 11:31:13 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/92/15/BDTA-presents-award-at-DLA-Ceremony.html A race to the finish line http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/89/15/A-race-to-the-finish-line.html Motorsport enthusiasts across the UK might have been watching the drama unfold in the qualifying session at the Monaco F1 Grand Prix on Saturday 15 May but members of the BDTA were taking part in their very own exhilarating, fun... Wed, 19 May 2010 11:31:40 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/89/15/A-race-to-the-finish-line.html BDTA sponsors award at DLA Awards Ceremony http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/74/15/BDTA-sponsors-award-at-DLA-Awards-Ceremony.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:41:42 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/74/15/BDTA-sponsors-award-at-DLA-Awards-Ceremony.html Rate BDTA Dental Showcase http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/69/15/Rate-BDTA-Dental-Showcase.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:23:26 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/69/15/Rate-BDTA-Dental-Showcase.html The BDTA introduces a new Code of Practice http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/67/15/The-BDTA-introduces-a-new-Code-of-Practice.html In 2008, the BDTA Council took the decision to review and strengthen the BDTA Code of Practice to update the existing code to conform to current legislation, to improve the transparency and fairness of the code, to raise standards within... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:15:41 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/67/15/The-BDTA-introduces-a-new-Code-of-Practice.html BDTA sponsors the BSDHT event in 2010 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/65/15/BDTA-sponsors-the-BSDHT-event-in-2010.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:44:34 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/65/15/BDTA-sponsors-the-BSDHT-event-in-2010.html Dental nurses authorise practice purchasing http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/62/15/Dental-nurses-authorise-practice-purchasing.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:45:01 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/62/15/Dental-nurses-authorise-practice-purchasing.html Peer recommendation motivates purchases http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/51/15/Peer-recommendation-motivates-purchases.html The BDTA’s recent research project investigating dentists’ attitudes towards innovation and training has revealed that peer recommendation remains the main factor motivating the purchase of new technology. 66% of respondents stated peer recommendation as a major factor, closely followed by lectures/seminars,... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:07:19 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/51/15/Peer-recommendation-motivates-purchases.html Martin Mills wins BDTA Award http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/59/15/Martin-Mills-wins-BDTA-Award.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:26:25 +0000 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/59/15/Martin-Mills-wins-BDTA-Award.html Showcase 'highly commended' at the TAF Best Practice Awards http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/58/15/Showcase-highly-commended-at-the-TAF-Best-Practice-Awards.html The BDTA was shortlisted as one of the finalists in the 2009 Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards, for the Exhibition of the Year Award category. The BDTA’s entry for Dental Showcase focused on the substantial increase in visitor... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:22:50 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/58/15/Showcase-highly-commended-at-the-TAF-Best-Practice-Awards.html A-dec crowned champions at the BDTA Go-Karting event http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/57/15/A-dec-crowned-champions-at-the-BDTA-Go-Karting-event.html Eleven teams and supporters amounting to some 70 individuals from the dental trade gathered at the Birmingham Wheels circuit on Saturday 11 July 2009 to take part in an exhilarating go-karting challenge. The aim was to encourage individuals from within... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:19:49 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/57/15/A-dec-crowned-champions-at-the-BDTA-Go-Karting-event.html Have you been on the BDTA website yet and asked a question? http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/40/15/Have-you-been-on-the-BDTA-website-yet-and-asked-a-question.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:59:51 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/40/15/Have-you-been-on-the-BDTA-website-yet-and-asked-a-question.html Dennis Carrol passes away http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/3/15/Dennis-Carrol-passes-away.html We regret to announce that Dennis Carroll succumbed to his illness and passed away on 10 June 2009. Dennis, formerly General Manager at 3M Espe, was well known and respected throughout the dental industry in both the UK and... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:16:38 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/3/15/Dennis-Carrol-passes-away.html Don’t decide on price alone http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/7/15/Don-t-decide-on-price-alone.html We live in an electronic age where price comparisons over the internet are increasingly common. We are in a recession and this year, 2009, looks like being a tough one both for people and businesses. There is a temptation to... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:47:20 +0100 http://www.bdta.org.uk/news/7/15/Don-t-decide-on-price-alone.html