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A generous measure of good humour, a ‘can do’ attitude and shared enthusiasm propelled Neil Colquhoun and Anton Ward into practice ownership. They share their story. Within a year of opening, Rooted Dental scooped three Dentistry Scotland awards – Best New Practic, Best NHS Practice and Practice of the Year 2022 – and came highly…
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The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that dentists and doctors will receive a 3.5% pay rise. The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to its claim that a 3.5% rise is ‘affordable’ next year. The BDA and the British Medical Association (BMA) recently called for sweeping reform of the pay review process.…
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When it comes to choosing an endo file system there are many factors at play. Case complexity is an important one but a large element of it comes down to clinical preference. This forms the foundation of Dentsply Sirona’s updated endo solution range. All developed to the highest standards, based on findings in clinical studies,…
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An inquest has been opened into the death of Nicola Bulley after her body was found in a river on Sunday. The mother of two disappeared during a dog walk in St Michael’s on Wyre on 27 January, prompting a major search operation. It has now been confirmed that Ms Bulley was identified using her…
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Mike Gow, clinical director of the dental anxiety management unit at The Berkeley Clinic in Glasgow, explains how he manages patient anxiety while delivering excellent results. Dentistry can be a stressful healthcare setting for practitioners. Surveys carried out by Dental Phobia reveal that up to 53% of the UK population are scared of visiting their…
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The British Dental Association warns that hundreds of millions are set to be taken away from NHS dentistry during an ‘unprecedented’ access crisis. They have suggested it is on track to amount to over a tenth of the service’s £3 billion budget. The Health Service Journal report have major concerns that the service is set…
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Dentist, positive psychologist and founder of Mind Ninja, Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, shares the inspiration behind her new book, Resilience and Wellbeing for Dental Professionals, and her vision to improve mental wellbeing for all dental professionals across the globe. Stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and poor mental health are not uncommon among dental professionals. It impacts your…
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A dental nurse has been recognised for her initiative in ensuring NHS patient care means people enjoy a better standard of oral health and overall wellbeing. Stephanie Gillies scooped the Quality or Patient Safety Improvement Projects/Initiative Patient Safety Award at a recent ceremony hosted by Morecambe Bay NHS Trust for her leadership in a Mouth…
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Introduce in demand, result-driven treatments into your practice from industry leader, 3D Aesthetics. Backed by renowned medical professionals, 3D Aesthetics is a company that has made it its mission to provide the best in non-surgical facial, laser and body sculpting equipment supplies at an affordable price, without compromise on specification. One of the things that…
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The dental profession is backing cross party calls for meaningful reform of NHS dentistry in Wales amidst backlog issues. In its new report, The Senedd Health Committee has emphasised the need to measure unmet need for NHS dental care. It is calling for the Welsh Government to review whether the current levels of funding are…
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Hear how you can ensure a seamless patient experience at your practice by using three quick wins. What comes to mind when you hear the phrase ‘patient experience’? Is it the friendliness of your team? Or the degree of care you provide? At Software of Excellence, we know it means so much more than that.…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse removed from register after CPD declaration slip up A dental nurse has been made unemployed for not declaring her CPD – and is now waiting six to eight months to be restored on the GDC register. She had…
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Karen Coates remembers Simon Howell, the director of campaigns for the Oral Health Foundation until his retirement in 2014. Simon A F Howell – 10 October 1952 – 8 February 2023 We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague, Simon Howell. Simon was director of campaigns for the Oral…
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Changes have been made to the General Dental Council’s (GDC) legislation governing international routes to registration. The new reforms, announced yesterday, replace rules that set out the process for overseas registration. Those who qualify outside the UK represent a significant proportion of professionals on the UK register and make an important contribution to the provision…
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Asmeen Hossenboccus and Moniba Khan explain the story behind their book, Sam’s Dental Adventure, and how they hope it will be a key tool for parents, guardians and teachers. Please tell us about you and your journey into dentistry Asmeen: I’ve always been a high achiever and extremely ambitious. At school I was head girl…
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Dr Keval Chavda, who works at Mydentist’s Kirk Hallam, Nottingham, discusses how he built a private career as a young dentist. One of the key priorities for any young dentist is how to build a career in the areas of dentistry that inspire them most. How to build a reputation and personal brand in a…
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Dentists could be losing money on most active NHS treatments, according to the British Dental Association (BDA) in Northern Ireland. Early statistics suggest dental teams carrying out treatments like fillings, crowns and extractions for NHS patients can cost them money. The BBC reports that the Department of Health said it supported dentists with both investment…
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We hear from a number of experts about how the G-ænial Universal Injectable adds an unrivalled level of reliability and predictability to their treatments. Injection moulding technique with injectable composites: quick fix or long-lasting solution? The injection moulding technique with injectable composites, which became known to dentists worldwide due to the work of Dr Douglas…
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Acteon’s mission is to enable dental and medical professionals to provide the most effective, convenient, and comfortable care to millions of patients every day. Their vision is to become the innovator most trusted by dental and medical professionals worldwide for comprehensive clinical treatment solutions. This is one of the reasons why Acteon are excited to…
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