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Inflation in dentistry now stands at more than 11%, according to new analysis from the profession. On average, lab bills are increasing by 15% and almost one fifth of dentists are seeing their utility bills rise by more than 50%. This is according to BDA modelling of data from NHS Digital, the Office of National…
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Even though many believe the worst days of the pandemic are behind us, patients still appear reluctant to visit their dentist due to concerns about infection. This problem is not dental clinic specific, it’s a trend seen across healthcare sectors. With digital dentistry, you have the tools and also workflows to help reduce cross-contamination risks…
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Dentists and doctors in the armed forces ‘have been penalised for their military status’ as new salary increases fall short of their NHS counterparts. While NHS doctors and dentists have been offered a 4.5% hike, the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) have suggested a 3.75% increase for clinicians. Now, the British Dental Association (BDA)…
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Jit Vaghela talks about the ‘transformational’ impact Henry Schein had on the growth of the Smile Clinic Group. Hi I’m Jit, the founder of the Smile Clinic Group and Smile Dental Academy. How have Henry Schein helped you to grow the business? The collaboration with Henry Schein from the beginning was fantastic. The support they…
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Align Technology introduces Invisalign Outcome Simulator Pro, a next generation patient communication tool featuring in-face visualisation of a patient’s potential future smile in minutes. Align Technology recently introduced Invisalign Outcome Simulator Pro, the next generation of its advanced patient communication tool. This enables doctors to show patients their potential new smile after Invisalign treatment, using…
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‘Could do better’ is the verdict of Practice Plan’s sales and marketing director, Nigel Jones on the NHS dental contract changes. Overall, he feels they do not go far enough and will do little to stem the flow of dentists leaving the NHS for the less choppy waters of private practice. He does, however, acknowledge…
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The latest pay rise for NHS dentists ‘will only accelerate the workforce crisis’ by forcing dentists to reconsider their future in the health service. This is according to the British Dental Association (BDA) following the announcement of the latest NHS salary increase. The hike will see eligible dentists and doctors receive a 4.5% pay rise.…
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Covering snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, bruxism and cosmetic orthodontics, introduce a new product into your practice today. S4S Dental Laboratory have been offering ECPD verifiable seminars for more than ten years. Each is presented by key industry speakers in their respective fields. The programme has seen more than 6,000 dentists attend to discover the…
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Working Feedback and Software of Excellence are delighted to announce a brand-new, top-tier partnership, giving UK dental practices an influential, automated solution in asking for and collecting patient feedback. Software of Excellence is a market-leading dental practice management software. But it is now offering this fully integrated service on behalf of Working Feedback through their…
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Drinking alcohol provides no health benefit in anybody under the age of 40, according to a new study. Men under 40 should limit their alcohol intake to no more than one shot of beer each day – or 38ml. Women, however, are able to drink more, with the study suggesting two tablespoons of wine or…
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A Conservative leadership candidate revealed she is struggling to secure a dental appointment in a debate with her party rivals last week. Kemi Badenoch is one of five Members of Parliament hoping to succeed Boris Johnson after he was forced to step down as Prime Minister earlier this month. Speaking on the Channel 4 leadership…
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Today, Haleon launches as an independent company 100% focused on consumer health, completing its demerger from GSK. The newly listed business is driven by its purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Trading commenced on Monday on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with Brian McNamara, CEO of Haleon, leading the opening ceremony to signal…
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There’s still time to enter for a chance to win a £4,450 marketing support package for your practice. We’ve received some incredible submissions for our Dentex Marketing Grant so far – thanks to those who have entered – but there’s still time to nominate your practice for a chance to win a £4,450 marketing-support package…
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Francois Loiseau, Dentsply Sirona’s vice president and general manager for UK and Ireland, explains why his company wanted to support the Young Dentist categories at the Clinical Dentistry Awards. He also tells us more about the ways in which his company is boosting the careers of the younger members of the dental profession. Why did…
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If you have a website that you want to show off or are especially proud of your team, don’t forget to apply for the Dental Industry Awards. Now in its eighth year and bigger than ever, the primary objective of the Dental Industry Awards is to recognise excellence in the UK dental industry. The ceremony…
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In our latest article on the Dentistry Census, the profession explains how the role of a treatment coordinator is key to getting ‘time poor’ teams back on track in treating patients. This is according to three keen advocates of the role who spoke to Dentistry this week, as Dentistry Census statistics reveal only one quarter…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem – here’s what happened over the past seven days… Nine in 10 dentists have treated patients who travelled abroad for treatment The phenomenon of ‘Turkey teeth’ has hit the headlines this week – a news story welcomed by the profession. In a new BDA survey, it…
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We hear from Eschmann about how they are providing superior sterilisation to meet the needs of the modern practice. For almost 200 years, Eschmann has been providing ingenuity in infection control. Today, our range of autoclaves meet the needs of every modern practice. The Little Sister SES 3020B vacuum autoclave The Little Sister SES 3020B…
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More than 90% of dentists report that they have examined patients who had undergone dental treatment abroad. In a new survey looking at dental tourism, it shows that an additional 86% of dentists have treated patients who developed problems after receiving treatment abroad. Several dentists reported concerns about over-prepared teeth – where more of a…
