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The cost of a private tooth extraction has risen by 32% since 2022, according to new research into private dentistry charges in the UK. The research found that patient charges for six common dental treatments had risen by between 14% and 32% since 2022. The average cost increase for these treatments was as follows: Treatment…
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Kathryn Taylor and Alice Weir explain the benefits of apprenticeships for dental practices and the apprentices they employ. Apprentice dental nurse Kathryn Taylor won Apprentice of the Year at the 2024 Dentistry Awards. She joined Dr Rez Dental in 2023 following a spell in the teaching profession and feels it was certainly the right choice…
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Nigel Jones explores the division between NHS and private dentistry in the UK and calls for collaboration between the two. On two consecutive days, I had two very different views of what’s happening in UK dentistry now. The first day brought me, via a social engagement in the northwest, into contact with a hygienist working…
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The Aligner Dental Academy SAFE Symposium is back for 2025 – learn more about what’s in store and last year’s event. Mark your calendar for the Aligner Dental Academy SAFE Symposium on 8 February 2025. The Aligner Dental Academy’s expert educators will lead attendees through an array of fascinating comprehensive dentistry topics including ‘Merging facial aesthetics…
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Extended paracetamol use may not be safe in the over-65 age group according to a new study that found an association with gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal complications. Prolonged use of paracetamol was linked to an increased risk of peptic ulcers, heart failure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Study leader Weiya Zhang said that paracetamol was often…
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Haleon, which owns oral health brands like Sensodyne, Corsodyl and Aquafresh, has partnered with UK retailer Tesco on a pilot to deliver free oral health advice to shoppers. The Haleon Oral Health Hub will provide shoppers with free advice on how to best take care of their teeth and mouth from a qualified oral health educator in…
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Kent Express introduces the White Dental Beauty range of tooth whitening products powered by NOVON technology. White Dental Beauty (WDB) is a professional tooth whitening range trusted by dentists worldwide to provide whiter smiles after just a few days. WDB whitening gels and strips have a variety of different strengths, all powered by NOVON –…
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Pensions expert Madeleine Dowling explains who remediable pension savings statements affect, the processes to follow and why it is important not to ignore the issue. Over the last few weeks, some people who are members of NHS Pension Scheme including practice managers, GPs and others will have been sent information about their retirement pot in…
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Consuming dark chocolate may be associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes according to a new study. People who consumed five ounces of any type of chocolate were found to be 10% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who rarely or never consumed chocolate. Those who consumed dark chocolate…
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Dentally celebrates its 10th anniversary with a roundtable discussion on the innovation and evolution of the dental industry. As it hits the remarkable milestone of 10 years, Dentally is excited to capture a roundtable discussion featuring visionary founders, Nick Davies and James Harker, expertly hosted by vice president, Ben Flewett. This session isn’t just a…
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A new, solar-powered mobile dental unit launched by Dentaid The Dental Charity is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. Thanks to funding from Bupa Foundation, the lower-emission dental surgery on wheels will be used to provide care for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, harm and abuse. The vehicle has been specially built to provide Dentaid with a smaller,…
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Komet Dental has established a dedicated sales company designed to enhance customer service and provide tailored solutions for the UK market. This move builds on Komet’s successful partnerships with dealers and reflects its unwavering commitment to meeting the unique needs of dental professionals. ‘The establishment of Komet UK marks a significant milestone in our global…
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Choosing to move from NHS to private dentistry can be an extremely scary prospect – Practice Plan shares the journey of Hanford Dental in overcoming the fear. Making this move can be the biggest change a dentist can make in their career so it’s little wonder that fear can become a factor in the final…
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vVARDIS explains why early intervention for caries with Curodont Repair is an untapped opportunity, especially in paediatric dentistry. Despite advancements in preventative oral care in the past few decades, caries is still the most prevalent non-communicable disease worldwide (Petersen et al, 2005). While one major reason is the increase in consumption of sugary, acidic, and…
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Dental experts have criticised prime minister Keir Starmer’s ‘plan for change’, which did not mention the government’s pledges for dentistry. On 5 December, Keir Starmer made a speech laying out the plan for change. It included targets and timelines for many key manifesto pledges, but those about dentistry were not included. Shawn Charlwood, chair of…
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Southern Cross Dental introduces its Aesthetic Dentistry Tour, from the renowned speakers who will appear to the hands-on workshops on offer. Attending the Aesthetic Dentistry Tour offers an opportunity to enhance your skills and practice offerings. Participants will gain valuable insights into SCD’s innovative clear aligner system, TrioClear, and the align and restore technique, which…
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Do you want to establish accountability and improve practice performance? DenGro explains why using a dental-specific CRM is the key. In a busy dental practice, it can be hard to keep track of how critical elements of the business are performing at any given moment. Are current levels of performance in line with expectation (on…
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Almost three quarters of NHS dentists and 65% of dental nurses said they do not enjoy working in the NHS. Six in 10 (61%) were also considering doing less NHS work in the next two years, according to the survey. Eight in 10 (81%) said they were expecting to carry out more private work in…
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Oral care brand Pärla has launched a round of crowdfunding – we heard from Pärla’s founders and an investor on the brand’s purpose and the benefits of investing. Rhona Eskander – Pärla’s story Pärla oral care was founded by three dentists that were passionate about making change. We often got approached by companies that wanted…
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