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Tens of thousands of newly-available NHS dental appointments are now available in one part of Wales. Health leaders in Swansea Bay are attempting to catch up on backlogs, according to a BBC report. It suggests that dental practices are expected to see an extra 28,000 new patients between April 2022 and April 2023. Since April…
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Dentaid has launched an urgent appeal to repair two of its mobile dental units and buy a new vehicle in the face of high demand. Last week, two of the charity’s vehicles – that are both 20 years old – broke down. Dentaid states it is doing all it can to keep clinics running –…
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There are few people who would dispute that we have been living in trying times over the past few years. A pandemic, a war in Europe which has contributed to rocketing energy and food prices, followed by rising mortgage rates have all contributed to high levels of stress and anxiety. At challenging times like these…
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As far as passions go, Andrew Fennell’s love of sailing goes well beyond your typical hobby. Dentistry can be an intense career and interests outside of work can be a great way to relieve stress and create balance. For Andrew Fennell, these interests are a little more serious than most. His love of sailing has…
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With Mouth Cancer Action Month kicking off this month, the awareness campaign serves as a timely reminder to our patients of the risks, signs and symptoms of oral disease. As dental professionals, we are well aware of the alarming statistics, which is why regular oral disease screening is now as much a part of our…
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Health experts have warned of a startling rise in the number of under 40s being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK. According to an analysis by Diabetes UK, there is an ‘alarming acceleration’ of type 2 diabetes occurring among 18 to 39 year olds. This follows the growing epidemic of overweight and obese…
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Dental teams are urged to help raise awareness of domestic abuse and learn how to identify the early warning signs. The call coincides with the government’s implementation of ‘Kay’s Law’ that is designed to better protect victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault by making it a duty of care for police to take into…
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Dentists and dental teams have been warned to act with caution if using private messaging apps to communicate with patients. The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has today issued guidance on the potential risks of communicating with patients via direct messaging apps. In the latest edition of the DDU Journal, the organisation argues that, while the…
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Josie Hutchings, regional support manager (RSM) at Practice Plan, discusses why it is so important to involve your team when you move from the NHS to private practice. Successfully implementing any kind of change in a business requires the whole team to buy into what you’re doing and get behind it. Moving your practice from…
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Laura Blundell explains why indemnity needs to cover more than just malpractice. GDC investigations come in many forms. Most relate to clinical practice; how a registrant’s physical and mental condition can affect their ability to do their job, failures in patient care, discrimination against patients, breaches in patient confidentiality and poor record-keeping, to…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘She had sold her dead mother’s jewellery to pay for the treatment’ It’s been a big week for news in dentistry. In an honest and insightful read, dentist and clinical adviser Nishma Sharma today opened up about the realities of dentistry…
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Rishi Sunak has today scrapped his pledge to charge people for missing NHS appointments – which formed part of his solution for saving NHS dentistry. The new Prime Minister pledged to implement a £10 fine for those who fail to attend appointments within the health service. However today, a No 10 spokeswoman said: ‘The PM wants to…
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Successful restorations are just as much about starting well as they are about great finishing and polishing. Optidisc finishing and polishing discs allow you to obtain a result equal to that of natural dentition with restorations and are now even easier to choose. Indeed, they assist you from contouring to finishing through the different colour-coded…
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A Member of Parliament has put forward a ‘five point blueprint’, with the ambition of bettering the current NHS dental crisis. Peter Aldous, MP for Waveney, pitched his plan at a debate last week among backbench MPs. He set out the idea, arguing that these are the areas that the government should prioritise. These include:…
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In his first PMQs as Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak faced questions on the future of NHS dentistry. Taking place this afternoon, Heather Wheeler, MP for South Derbyshire, called for better processes to allow overseas dentists and doctors to work in the UK. ‘Would my right honourable friend please use this –…
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At the Odeon Luxe Cinema in Leicester Square London, The Growth Coach and founder of Focus4growth, Justin Leigh, launched The Practice Growth Academy. Launched on 20 October, its aim is to help dentists grow their private practice through impactful consultations. On the night, alongside award-winning dentist and speaker Sameer Patel, Justin created a unique magical…
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Dentistry.co.uk sent Smile Direct Club some questions on the necessity of in-person dental appointments and the safety of its treatment. Here’s what its chief clinical director, Dr Jeffrey Sulitzer, had to say. Do you think teledentistry is the future? I think teledentistry is the present, and we will only see adoption continue to grow in…
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S4S Dental are an award-winning dental laboratory, and their mission has been to help dentists throughout the UK provide life-changing treatments. From snoring and OSA to bruxism and orthodontics, they have helped clinicians deliver dentistry for the last 17 years. Read on to find out why over 19,000 dentists now use their Sheffield-based laboratory. 1.…
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‘It’s just like having a brighter operating light or loupes’ – Nilesh Parmar talks about why dental professionals should embrace the introduction of artificial intelligence in practice. Tell us about your journey into AI in dentistry It started out a long time ago and it depends on what your definition of AI is, I suppose.…
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