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Bupa Dental Care partners with University of Manchester to offer primary care placements for dental students

Bupa Dental Care has partnered with The University of Manchester to offer dental undergraduates the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a general practice. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between the academic environment and the realities of delivering day-to-day dental care, complementing the curriculum, and helping students develop the skills and confidence…

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Meet the team behind the smiles at Damira Dental Studios

Hear why Damira Dental Studios is not just about dentists; it’s about the dedicated team behind the scenes that keeps the practices running smoothly and their patients cared for. As the company continues to expand, Damira is excited to welcome committed and passionate ancillary staff – including dental nurses, receptionists, treatment coordinators and support staff…

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Prioritise regulatory reform in dentistry, says profession

Reform of healthcare professional regulation and more wellbeing protection are being called on to be prioritised by the government. The Medical Defence Union, the parent company of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), this week published a list of top priorities for the government under the title ‘An agenda for change’. These include: Fitness to practise…

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News you’ve missed this week – 21 September 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The 2024 Dentistry Awards – the winners! The 2024 Dentistry Awards took place on Friday 13 September at The Athena in Leicester, marking a celebration of excellence in dentistry. You can find out…

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Fighting head and neck cancer with the Make Sense Campaign

This week saw the launch of the Make Sense Campaign, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of head and neck cancer. Taking place from 16 to 21 of September, the theme for this year’s Europe-wide campaign is ‘Equal Access, Equal Care: Uniting Europe Against Head and Neck Cancer’. Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK has…

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NHS restricting access to obesity services, research reveals

The NHS is restricting access to obesity services across England, with patients struggling to secure appointments for support and treatments, including weight loss injections. The research shows that patients in nearly half the country are unable to get appointments with specialist teams for weight-loss support and care. In addition, in nearly one in five local…

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What happens to your NHS pension if you leave the NHS to move abroad?

Dental specialist financial adviser Craig Barr, for Wesleyan Financial Services, examines what would happen to your NHS pension if you were to leave the NHS and move abroad. For many dentists the transition away from NHS dentistry to private practice, can leave a number of unanswered questions surrounding their NHS pension – one less frequently…

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News you’ve missed this week – 14 September 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Lord Darzi NHS report: ‘urgent action needed’ on NHS dental contract ‘There are enough dentists in England, just not enough dentists willing to do enough NHS work’ – these are the words of…

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Junk food TV ads in UK to be banned before 9pm from next year

A ban on TV junk food adverts being shown before 9pm will come into force from 1 October 2025, the government has said. In a bid to tackle childhood obesity, the government said it would be enforced alongside a total ban on paid-for online adverts promoting products that are high in fat, salt and sugar.…

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Lord Darzi NHS report: ‘urgent action needed’ on NHS dental contract

‘There are enough dentists in England, just not enough dentists willing to do enough NHS work’ – these are the words of Lord Darzi in his new report into the state of the NHS. Published today (12 September), Lord Ara Darzi’s full and independent investigation into the state of the NHS concluded the service is in…

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Introducing The European SprintRay Masterclass Series

Hear from Marcos White about the European SprintRay Masterclass Series, and how to break down the complexities of the technology and its applications in practice. We are thrilled to launch the European SprintRay Masterclass Series with renowned digital dentistry expert, Dr Marcos White. With more than a decade of experience, Dr White is a key…

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Vaping damages young people’s health as much as smoking, says study

Vaping is just as harmful as smoking tobacco when it comes to the health of young people, according to latest research. Carried out by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, the study compared vapers and smokers in an exercise test. The team found similar results in both groups, both participants being less fit and more out…

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News you’ve missed this week – 7 September 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC announces more dates for overseas registration exam Key dates for upcoming overseas registration exam (ORE) sittings have been released, the General Dental Council (GDC) announced today. The GDC said it is working…

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‘A lonely battle’: NHS dental contract reform will improve preventative care, dentists say

Dental professionals are calling for a new NHS contract and more resources to combat oral health misinformation, research has found. A new report from the College of General Dentistry, with support from Haleon, looked into oral health professionals’ recommendations on how to best improve the provision of preventative oral healthcare. The research found that oral health…

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DenGro: streamlining your dental practice enquiries

Neil Stephen, chief executive officer at DenGro, explains how the system can benefit practice owners, their team and their patients. DenGro is a CRM solution designed specifically for dental practices. It transforms how teams can handle all their inbound enquiries. No more spreadsheets, no more post-its and no more trying to remember what to do,…

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