Gaby Bissett

Gaby Bissett

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News you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… FMC’s Kilimanjaro challenge raises £53k After a gruelling 20,000ft climb, FMC’s Ken Finlayson and Tim Molony are back from their Kilimanjaro challenge, raising more than £53,000 for Dentaid. Braving freezing temperatures and howling winds, all the cash raised…

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Dental Industry Awards – registration now open!

The Dental Industry Awards are back this year, celebrating the best in the dental industry – why not get involved? Now in its eighth year and bigger than ever, the Dental Industry Awards recognise excellence in the UK dental industry. The ceremony provides an opportunity for companies, teams and individuals to be formally acknowledged for…

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Mind the step: human, economic and societal cost of periodontitis. Is it time to revisit our priorities?

Professor Iain Chapple will speak about the human, economic and societal costs of periodontitis in a webinar on Thursday 10 March at 19:00.  Iain Chapple is Professor of Periodontology, director of research for the Institute of Clinical Sciences, and former Head of the School of Dentistry (2016-2020) at the University of Birmingham. He has written…

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Working length estimation made more convenient

The determination of working length in endodontics is one of the most complex and important steps in root canal treatment. Even the most experienced dentists can find it challenging. Chances of successful endo treatment decrease with every mm a dentist or endodontist comes up short of the true working length. The introduction several years ago…

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‘An exercise in futility’ – changes made to funding for dentists in Scotland

The government in Scotland have introduced an interim funding model for dentistry in a bid to support practices. But the British Dental Association (BDA) argues that dentists and their teams will continue to face ‘grave uncertainty’. Announced yesterday, revised payment arrangements for NHS dentists will now be linked more closely to the number of patients…

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UK to introduce licences for Botox procedures

The UK government will introduce a licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic treatments, including Botox and fillers.  In a bid to protect the public from botched procedures, the move follows a ban on cosmetic treatments on under 18s in England. The amendment to the Health and Care Bill was tabled yesterday (1 March). It would give…

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Biomin supports research into oral health care

Biomin Technologies Ltd is delighted to support research in oral health care by sponsoring the annual BSDHT poster competition. The awards were presented at the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy’s national Conference in Glasgow. They recognise and celebrate the outstanding level of UK research undertaken by dental professionals, particularly hygienists and therapists. First…

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Dentistry Census – is NHS dentistry on the brink of collapse or in need of reinvention?

Almost three quarters of dentists are looking to abandon NHS dentistry within two years, according to findings from FMC’s Dentistry Census. With 45% of dentists with an NHS contract anticipating selling their practice in the next two years and almost 50% considering leaving the profession entirely (with 24% looking to retire and a further 24%…

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Why I chose the Quicksleeper system

Andrew Prynne explains why he was drawn to the Quicksleeper system and how patients have responded to it. What first drew your attention to the Quicksleeper? It was actually our marketing consultant who first suggested that we look at the Quicksleeper. They found that they had been able to promote other dental clients as pain-free…

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North of England Dentistry Show – Milad Shadrooh

Join Milad Shadrooh at the North of England Dentistry Show where he will talk about Instagram marketing.  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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