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Dental financing for patients is a useful way for many people to pay for their treatment. It allows patients to spread their costs, making possible treatments that might otherwise be inaccessible. As many dentists and patients move towards private dentistry amid the NHS dental crisis, finding affordable routes to dental care is vital. There are…
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Financial planning for dentists is crucial for everyone in the profession. Today’s dentists have to be more than healthcare practitioners. They also have to ensure the financial health of themselves and their businesses. Whether you work for the NHS, in private practice or both, managing your money wisely is paramount. It is vital to your…
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Best way to sell a dental practice Selling a dental practice can be a major life event. The business you will have invested in so heavily over the years will suddenly be out of your hands. Selling a dental practice requires a lot of planning and administration. Sellers will want to ensure their practice is…
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Squat practices are dental practices built up from scratch. Unlike buying an existing practice, they offer you the freedom to pursue your vision of what your practice should look like. Setting up a dental squat practice is usually cheaper than buying an existing one. However, there can be significantly more work involved. This guide will…
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CAD/CAM blocks are used in CAD/CAM dentistry, which is revolutionising dental work and gradually growing in popularity. Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) started to be used in dentistry back in 1985. However, there has been a relatively low uptake of CAD/CAM in UK dentistry, with just 8-12% of practitioners using it in their…
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Digital dental X-rays are increasingly being embraced by dental professionals as they move away from traditional X-rays. Digital dental radiography may seem expensive and difficult to adapt to, but it is possible to offset the initial costs over time. Digital X-rays can save money on the cost of developing film, while providing faster and more…
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Autoclaves use high-pressure saturated steam to ensure instruments are free from microbial contamination. They effectively eliminate bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores, preventing cross-contamination and ensuring patient safety. Without them, dental clinics would be breeding grounds for contamination and infection. Investing in a reliable autoclave goes beyond mere compliance. It’s essential for ensuring high-quality patient care…
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Early-career dentists and dental therapists could be in the running for a fully-funded training event in Belgium, thanks to a recently launched charity. The Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation, in collaboration with the College of General Dentistry and GC, has 18 places available on the CGDent and GC Award for foundation trainees. Dentists and dental…
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We take a closer look at data from the Dentistry Census 2024 on the topic of mental health for World Mental Health Day. Mental health problems are a growing concern within dentistry. With the sector struggling with issues ranging from patient litigation to the collapse of NHS services, it is perhaps unsurprising many dental professionals…
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Dental practice refurbishment can be key to attracting and retaining patients and staff. An attractive exterior is inviting. A calming surgery room can put people at ease. Creating space for staff can boost morale. When undertaking a dental practice refurbishment, there are many things to consider, from your designs and build through to funding and…
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A new charity is aiming to fill the clinical skills gap for recent dental graduates with affordable training courses. While teaching at final year undergraduate level at King’s College London, during and after the COVID pandemic, dentist Tom Bereznicki witnessed a decline in students’ clinical experience. Gone are the days of undergraduate dental students experiencing…
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Sandy Ortanca discusses Emface, a groundbreaking energy-based device to revolutionise non-invasive facial aesthetics
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Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Patrick Ward presents a guide to helping your practice become carbon neutral or net zero. The impact of climate change is becoming starker every year. In the UK alone we are seeing hotter summers, increased flooding and colder winters. This is impacting everything from public health to…
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We all have a part to play in protecting our planet and adapting to sustainable practices can have hidden benefits, but where do you start? Patrick Ward investigates. How much do you know about sustainable (or green) dentistry? Perhaps it is a concept you, your practice or your group are already exploring but are unsure…
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Researchers at the University of Birmingham have received funding for a project to create mouth cancer-detecting lollipops. The flavoured lollipop could be set to speed up diagnoses and identify cancer at an earlier stage. They will be made using a type of smart material called hydrogel, which would be designed to capture proteins from the…
