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Dental indemnifiers have welcomed the news that the government will cap legal costs in lower value clinical negligence cases. This follows a consultation that proposed a new scheme to enable claimants and defendants to achieve faster resolution of ‘lower value’ clinical negligence claims (claims valued up to and including £25,000) at a lower, more proportionate…
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Dentistry hears from Alan Clarke about travel, hairless cats and a more impactful approach to dentistry. Please introduce yourself and how you got into dentistry. Hi, my name is Alan Clarke. I am a practice owner, cosmetic dentist, creative, entrepreneur and healthcare advocate wanting to make sure patients get the level of healthcare experience they…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse suspended for sharing ‘inappropriate and racially motivated’ posts on Facebook A dental nurse has been suspended after sharing posts on Facebook that made ‘negative and divisive’ comments about non-white racial groups. The DCP was suspended…
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A dental nurse has been suspended after sharing posts on Facebook that made ‘negative and divisive’ comments about non-white racial groups. The DCP was suspended for eight months after allegations were admitted and proved in a GDC Professional Conduct Committee tribunal. In June 2020, the committee heard that the dental nurse posted and/or shared on…
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UNTIL is home to London’s top health and wellness professionals – and now it is branching out into dentistry. Dr Adarsh Thanki, its dental director, explains how it allows associates to keep 100% of what they earn. Please introduce yourself. My name is Dr Adarsh Thanki. I’m the principal dentist of the Ace Dental Group,…
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Leo Briggs, deputy head at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Vicky Kitney, lead business partner at Peninsula Business Services, explain how to effectively resolve a workplace grievance. Grievances can have a significant impact on a dental practice and as such, practice owners should look to deal with them in a timely and efficient manner,…
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Government ministers are said to be preparing a ban on disposable vapes as concerns grow over the number of young people who use them. Leading health experts have welcomed reports that the UK could see a ban of single-use vapes. The reports of plans to stop the sale of disposable vapes come as fears grow about…
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In the latest episode of Dentistry Cribs, Dr Linda Greenwall shows us around her multidisciplinary practice and details the technology she has invested in to provide her patients with the best treatment. Linda Greenwall needs little introduction. She helped set up the public-facing Tooth Whitening Information Group (TWIG) to help inform the public of safe…
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Most patients are unaware of the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) and throat cancer, a study says. According to new findings from Boston Medical Centre, only 23.3% of U.S patients understood the relationship between HPV infection and throat cancer. In addition, just 7.4% said they knew that throat cancer is the most common HPV-associated cancer…
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The University of Plymouth is the best UK university for dentistry in 2024, according to The Guardian. According to the table, Plymouth takes the top spot, followed by Queen’s, Belfast and then Dundee. The Guardian rankings are based on the universities that give their students the best experience, rather than just showing which are strongest…
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Teledentistry is an effective way to conduct appointments, according to a new study – but faces significant barriers in the post-pandemic world. Carried out by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) at the University at Albany’s Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS), the study looked into the use of teledentistry as a strategy. It…
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There are few dental companies which can provide a full dental wellness and vitality continuum to ensure both better health and aesthetic outcomes for patients. Here is why Philips is able to provide the full workflow. Now, the company is encouraging dental practices to adopt the complete health and vitality continuum. Philips can provide them…
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Income Protection Awareness Week (IPAW) runs from 18 to 22 September 2023 – find out why it is important for dental professionals. With only 6% of adults in the UK having income protection, the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) is running an awareness campaign to highlight the importance of people being insured against the risk…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC launches pilot to ‘improve timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a pilot to ‘improve proportionality and timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes. Announced this week, process changes are being…
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A mobile dental bus could help the current dental crisis on the Isle of Wight, according to health bosses. The bus would come to the island for weeks at a time to provide access to a dentist for those are struggling to access care via the NHS. This comes as a report by Healthwatch Isle…
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We hear from Dr Neil Underhill, principal dentist at Smil Dental Practice, who explains why he uses Voco’s AlignerFlow LC material. Modern aligner therapy opens up new treatment options in dental and orthodontic practices. The spectrum of dysgnathia corrections and their implementation success is increased by means of attachments. The precise fit and shape of…
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The number of under 50s being diagnosed with cancer worldwide has risen by nearly 80% in three decades. This is according to a new study published in BMJ Oncology. Research published in BMJ Oncology found there had been 3.26 million cases in 2019, which marks a 79% increase compared to 1990. It also suggests that…
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The government has ‘effectively told the profession it cannot afford NHS dentistry’ as it prepares to impose an approach to pay, says the British Dental Association (BDA). After publicly accepting the independent pay review body’s recommendation of a pay increase of 6%, the BDA says the Department of Health has refused to reflect the soaring…
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Wesleyan Financial Services shares the key changes to pension allowances that have come into effect in the 2023/24 tax year and what this means for your retirement plans. With Pension Awareness Day on the horizon, it’s time to dispel some of the financial jargon surrounding pensions so that you can take control of your retirement.…
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