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Last week, the GDC released the new ARF levels for dentists and dental care professionals in 2023. The GDC’s announcement that the fee will increase for dentists was met with frustration from the profession. The organisation announced the fee will be £690 for dentists – an increase of 1.5% – and £114 for dental care…
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Pregnant women will be handed free vapes by a south London council to stop them spending money on cigarettes. Lambeth Council hopes its ‘stop smoking’ service will save parents around £2,000 a year. A council spokesperson told the BBC: ‘Smoking during pregnancy is the leading risk factor for poor birth outcomes, including stillbirth, miscarriage and…
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Software of Excellence discuss their brand new workshop to help practices make the transition to cloud-based software. We are hosting our first ever Elevate Workshop on November 4 @ The Edwardian Manchester. Here, we will be running a full day of intensive training from 08:30 – 15:30, with customisable sessions to suit your business needs.…
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Dr Chris Ball, Clinical Director of Dentistry by Cure Clinics, discusses setting up a squat practice, how he designed the premises and tailored services for the local community. I’m from Preston – I grew up here and studied dentistry here after a degree in biomedicine. I remained local while working in various settings from private…
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Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC increases ARF level for 2023 It’s that time of year again – the GDC yesterday released its new Annual Retention Fee (ARF) level for 2023. The new fee will be £690 for dentists – an increase of 1.5% –…
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Biomin F’s slogan is ‘Armour for teeth’ – and it lives up to its name. Armour is defined as the protective covering or shell which keeps the wearer safe from attack. People have worn armour to protect themselves in battle since the Middle Ages, and brushing twice daily with Biomin F provides the same protection…
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‘Any further cuts will condemn this service to oblivion’ – Members of Parliament have backed the BDA’s latest call to reform NHS dentistry, MPs backed a cross-party motion calling on government to set out an action plan to address the access and workforce crises. In an open letter to the new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, BDA…
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Earlier this month, Gaby Bissett attended the Exocad Insights 2022 event in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Here, she talks about why it is key for dental laboratories wanting to stay ahead of the game. Miles of coastline. Wine and tapas. Cloudless skies. And two days jam-packed with lectures, breakout sessions and networking with lab technicians…
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Scotland’s leading dental group has formed a dedicated in-house recruitment team to help support the rapidly growing business. Jo Hood and Karen Diamond join Clyde Munro Dental Group bringing a combined 35 years of experience in specialist recruitment and an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare sector. With more than 500,000 patients, the newly-formed specialised recruitment…
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Endemic low wages threatens the future of the NHS this winter, according to the biggest union representing health workers. Christina McAnea, general secretary of Unison, said strike action this winter is ‘likely’, reports The Guardian. It was also suggested that Unison was likely to join together with those striking in other sectors, such as transport.…
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This year’s Private Dentistry Awards judging day celebrated the ever-growing talent, skill and sense of community within the dental profession. Once again, FMC’s headquarters was filled with some of the top names in dentistry. Leaders in the profession came together to select the best in dentistry from the hundreds of entries we received for…
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Dentists have warned new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt that any further funding cuts ‘risks destroying’ NHS dentistry. Yesterday saw Hunt announce a series of U-turns on the majority of tax cuts that were made by his predecessor, Kwasi Kwarteng. Now, the British Dental Association (BDA) has written an open letter, asking Hunt to recognise the scale…
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In this video, Alex Jones discusses why he opted for Easy Switch and how its ‘effortless’ process helped to make his dental plan the centre of his business. What’s one of the fundamental rules of selling? People buy people first. That also holds true if you substitute ‘business’ for the word ‘selling’. Something else that’s…
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Manfred Tauber, master dental technician and head of dental education at Renfert Gmbh, and Dr Frank Weber, Renfert’s head of chemistry, carry out a technical and scientific analysis of the polishing of dental hybrid materials. Increasingly, hybrids like CAD/CAM materials and filled veneer composites are used to fabricate indirect restorations. These dental composites unite…
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Here’s how digital technology and intraoral scanners can help your patients to understand and follow through with treatment. One common hurdle that professionals face is a patient refusing recommended treatment. Not only is this disheartening, but it may also lead to further problems and more invasive interventions for the patient further down the line. Breaking…
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People living in countries which prioritise ‘health inclusivity’ are more likely to live healthy lives for longer, according to a new study. Health inclusivity includes policies, systems and cultures that give everyone in society the chance to optimise their health. Commissioned by Haleon and devised by researchers at Economist Impact, the inaugural Health Inclusivity Index…
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Members of Parliament will debate plans for a new dental school amidst concerns over treatment accessibility. Earmarked for the University of East Anglia, the dental school proposals were laid out in July, with the goal of attracting and training newly-qualified dentists. Now, MP Jerome Mayhew will debate the plans in parliament tomorrow (18 October), arguing…
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Here’s why when it comes to your implant provider of choice, it’s about much more than the implant itself, and why it might be time to switch. Feel like you’re not getting the service you deserve from your current implant provider? Perhaps the spark in your relationship has gone out, or you’re starting to feel…
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We hear about how 3D printing technology can boost productivity by facilitating continuous production with excellent, quality results. The dental market in the UK is one of the biggest markets in Europe. Due to the increasing ageing population, the market is anticipated to register growth with an impressive CAGR in the forecast period, 2023-2027.…
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