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‘Associates bore the brunt of the impact of the pandemic,’ suggest experts at NASDAL following the release of new findings. According to their latest statistics, associates have experienced a reduction in both income and profit. At this year’s launch of the NASDAL annual benchmarking statistics, the association revealed trends and patterns within dentistry for the…
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NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed its new clinical director of public dental service, Geraldeen Irving. Based in Kilsyth, Geraldeen started in the role on 10 January 2022. She was previously the assistant clinical director of public dental service for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. ‘I’m very excited to join the public dental service within NHS Lanarkshire,’…
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From charity work to oral health education, a dental nurse turned treatment coordinator is about to celebrate 30 years in dentistry. Victoria Jones, from Winchester, kicked off her career in 1993 at an NHS clinic at the age of 21. But now, 29 years later, she reflects on a career that she describes as ‘rewarding’…
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A dentist has been suspended for six months after calling a patient pet names and kissing her head without consent. During a GDC hearing, it was proved that the clinician had called the patient names – referred to as Patient A – including ‘love’ and ‘darling’. It was also found that he had kissed Patient…
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Clenching your jaw in your sleep could lead to headache-related disability among those with chronic migraine. Published in BMC Neurology, the study found that nocturnal jaw clenching should be considered as both a potential perpetuating and confounding co-factor of chronic migraine. Although the underlying pathology of migraine is currently unknown, it is thought to involve…
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More than one thousand delegates flocked to this year’s North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester last weekend. FMC events are back with a bang, kicking off with our first show of 2022 at Manchester Central Complex on Saturday 12 March. Dentists and their teams streamed through the doors to enjoy a jam-packed day of…
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Dentists Kish Patel, Jin Vaghela and Jit Vaghela share their vision of collaborative philanthropy and discuss the importance of building deep professional connections. A trio of entrepreneurial dentists are hoping to ‘bring a smile to communities round the globe’ with a fresh approach to helping charities – and they’re looking for the world of dentistry…
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There’s just one day to go until the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester. Have you signed up yet? With more than 2,000 registered, time is running out to join your colleagues at this year’s show. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, this free-to-attend event will include a leading line up of speakers,…
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The government will face restrictions and safeguards on the age assessment of asylum seekers following amendments to the Nationality and Borders Bill. Dental X-ray checks on age-disputed asylum seekers are now subject to tougher measures following a heavy defeat in the House of Lords. Peers voted with a majority of almost 70 (232 votes to…
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Martin Lawrence, director of investments at Wesleyan, discusses the ins and outs of inflation and investments. From avoiding the impact of rising prices to the impact of potential rises in interest rates, Martin talks us through how Wesleyan is helping its customers navigate their way through the current climate. ‘When it comes to inflation and…
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Join Tony Atkins for his talk at the Dental Laboratory Theatre this North of England Dentistry Show. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, this free-to-attend event will include a leading line up of speakers, with CPD for all attendees. Delegates can browse the exhibition hall containing all of the latest dental innovations and technologies.…
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From NHS communications to dental inequalities, clinicians from across the UK got together to discuss the state of the UK’s oral health yesterday. Coming together for a roundtable discussion, the conversations revolved around key findings that emerged from Denplan’s newly-released Oral Health Consumer Survey. These included: The Covid-19 pandemic negatively impacted one in three sets…
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Emma Riley will take to the stage at the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester this Saturday. FMC will kick start its 2022 events with the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester on Saturday 12 March. This free-to-attend event will include an exhibition hall with the latest dental innovations and technology, a leading…
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Dentists have slammed the latest funding arrangements for General Dental Services in Northern Ireland. Labelling the plans as ‘totally inadequate’, the new Rebuilding Support Scheme will see a 25% enhancement apply to dental fees. This comes as the Financial Support Scheme to combat the impact of Covid comes to an end in April. The British…
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We hear from three female clinicians about what it means to be in dentistry on International Women’s Day. Around 60% of Mydentist’s clinicians are female, following the national trend of dentistry becoming a career choice for everyone with more undergraduate students than ever identifying as female. Dr Christine Battison – Mydentist clinical director for clinical…
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Hear from Chris Siddons at the North of England Dentistry Show at one of our eight lecture theatres! Taking place this Saturday 12 March 2022, this free-to-attend event will include a leading line up of speakers, with CPD for all attendees. Delegates can also browse the exhibition hall containing all of the latest dental innovations…
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The profession is urging all candidates in the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly elections to state their commitment to rebuild and reform dentistry. The British Dental Association (BDA) says dentists delivering Health Service dentistry are concerned about the impact of increasing costs. Without additional support, they say, Health Service dentistry is not financially viable. More than…
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FMC’s chairman, Ken Finlayson details the gruelling Kilimanjaro climb he undertook with Tim Molony as they close in on raising £55k. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the dental community from the bottom of my heart for the amazing level of support we have received for our Kilimanjaro climb. So far, the…
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Dr Rhona Eskander shares with readers the difference an auto focus 4K non-interruptive medical camera, multi-mounted design for all purposes, has made to her, her practice, and her patients. You have had a digital dental camera for a few months now. What was your process like before you got it and how has it changed…
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