Useful Links
Please find below some useful reference links to some of the most informative dental websites.
The General Dental Council regulates dental professionals in the UK. All dentists, dental nurses, dental technicians, dental hygienists, dental therapists, clinical dental technicians and orthodontic therapists must be registered with the GDC in the UK. www.gdc-uk.org
The British Dental Association is a national professional organisation for dentists in the UK and provides information for patients on common dental problems or background information on specific treatments. www.bda.org
The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry can help members of the public find a local BACD dental service. BACD dentists must carry out a minimum 75 hours of verifiable postgraduate education in cosmetic dentistry every two years. Many dentists offer cosmetic dentistry but not all of them are full BACD members. www.bacd.com
The British Society of Occlusal Studies (headache and facial pain) website contains very useful information and contact points across the UK for patients who suffer from many problems such as: neck or jaw ache, shoulder pains and many other dental issues. www.bsos.org.uk
allaboutteeth.co.uk is a free resource aiming to answer all of your dental questions from; the pros and cons of tooth whitening to dental implants, the cost of dentistry, headaches and occlusion, the best solutions available on the market etc. or any aspect of dentistry and what is a good crown and what is not. www.allaboutteeth.co.uk
The International Team for Implantology is a non-profit academic organization of clinicians and researchers active in Research, Development and Education. At the core of ITI, one finds scientific credibility, independence and responsibility towards the patient. The ITI is active in three principal areas: research, development and education. Over 25 years the ITI has built a reputation for scientific rigor coupled with a strong patient focus. www.iti.org