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The UK’s largest dentistry provider, Mydentist, has announced that it is investing more than £5million into the salaries of all of its employed staff. This is the largest such investment in its history. Those working in practices will see the biggest benefit with minimum and maximum hourly rates increasing across all roles. This includes dental…
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Matthew Hadman, the new business development manager at Patient Plan Direct, talks us through what sets PPD apart from other plan providers. Describe your journey into dentistry My career started in the wider healthcare setting. I entered dentistry when I ran a successful private practice with a large plan, patient base. Following this, I went…
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Only ‘modest’ and ‘marginal fixes’ will take place within the current NHS dental system despite promises from the government. This is the latest verdict of the British Dental Association in response to comments from Minister Maria Caulfield MP in the House of Commons today. She suggested that reform of the failed NHS dental system will…
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With less than two months to go until the registration renewal deadline, dental care professionals are reminded to complete their required CPD. The General Dental Council (GDC) have now opened the annual renewal period for DCPs, urging teams to check their CPD record. DCPs will have to pay their annual retention fee and declare their…
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As the cost of living continues to soar, one in five Brits fear they may not be able to afford regular dental appointments. In a new report by the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), findings reveal the financial strain felt by ordinary Brits. For example: One in five Brits are concerned they will no longer…
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‘England’s 2030 smoke-free ambition is missing a point – vaping is a threat to young people’s health.’ With a new review recommending the government raise the legal age for buying cigarettes in England by a year every year, a dental hygienist and therapist has spoken out about the huge health risks to young people of…
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What you can’t see may harm your patients, your staff and your practice’s reputation! Removal or inactivation of dental unit water line (DUWL) biofilms requires the use of chemical germicides, since the untreated procedural water in there is contaminated. The challenge with DUWLs, put simply, is that stagnant water in the narrow tubing is the…
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It requires a degree of pragmatism to acknowledge that your chosen profession is not always greeted with enthusiasm. But specialist periodontist Reena Wadia has built her dental career on developing an empathetic understanding of patients’ dental phobia and trypanophobia, as well as honing the clinical skills with which to deliver her dentistry. She has a…
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After overseeing a five-figure dental donation to Ukraine, Leo Jurkiw opens up about the importance of maintaining momentum when it comes to helping refugees. This month saw Prima Dental donate more than £85,000 worth of dental equipment to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. Kicking off in March, the supplies will allow dentists in…
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Louise Bone talks about the latest recruitment troubles in dentistry and what practices can do to retain – and attract – team members. In our latest episode, we are joined by Practice Plan’s Louise Bone who talks through the realities of recruitment within dentistry right now. Describing the profession’s staffing as in ‘dire straits’, she…
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Fiona Ellwood will take to the stage at the South West Dentistry Show this year to discuss blame within dentistry. FMC is bringing a major dental exhibition to the south west of the UK for only the second time. Taking place on Saturday 2 July, it is back by popular demand after it was a…
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Three dental professionals have been rewarded for their work and volunteering efforts in the Queen’s Jubilee honours list. Dr Maxwell Christopher Graham Manley received an MBE for services to dentistry, dental nurse Maria Sanchez was awarded a BEM in recognition of her services to dental care, and dental therapist Kyle Anderson received the Queen’s Platinum…
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Philips is now a carbon neutral company, with more than 40,000 dental items recycled since the launch of its Terracycle programme. Philips is leading the transition to a circular economy, and is now a carbon neutral company. By adopting innovative business models and reinventing practices to extend the lifetime value of products and solutions, Philips…
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New insight into health inequalities shows that dental access troubles disproportionately affect young people and patients from black and Asian backgrounds. This is according to a new report from the General Dental Council (GDC) that looks at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on dentistry and exposes rising health inequalities. The research found that by…
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It is said that a week is a long time in politics, but 25 years in dentistry is truly something else. Since the turn of the millennium, the rapid development of digital technology has allowed significant advances in every area of dentistry in ways few people could have imagined. NSK is proud to be a…
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More than two thirds (69%) of those working in healthcare would avoid companies known for having a toxic workplace culture. According to new research, almost half (48%) would not even apply for a job with poor online reviews. This comes as dentistry faces a pressing recruitment crisis, with practices struggling to fill vacancies. The findings…
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Belmont’s new flagship treatment centre, the Eurus S6, exudes refinement with a contemporary design. Bringing Belmont’s renowned below-the-patient swing-arm delivery system, it also features a powerful intuitive touchscreen for advanced instrument control. The clear and logical touchscreen offers one touch control across a wide range of functions. This includes: Handpiece flushing Spittoon valve cleaning Micro…
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The Royal Navy are calling for dental hygienists, dental nurses and dentists to apply for roles in a new recruitment push. As part of its new recruitment drive, a number of dental positions have opened up – many of which involve overseas deployment. It comes as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) relax entry rules for…
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There’s just one month to go until the South West Dentistry Show in Bristol – sign up now for free! For only the second time, FMC will bring a major dental exhibition to the south west of the UK. Taking place on Saturday 2 July, FMC’s South West Dentistry Show proved a huge hit when…
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