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Working Feedback explains how Bridge Dental Care improved its online profile and secured its financial future by quadrupling its Google reviews. Bridge Dental Care is a private and NHS dental practice with three locations across Wales. By implementing Working Feedback, the practice regained market share from competitors and boost brand confidence through consistent patient reviews.…
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An art exhibition at The Island in Bristol showcased artwork from ‘local voices of healthcare’ such as dentists, doctors and vets. The exhibition ran from 18-21 April. It featured what organiser Bernice Nzinga described as ‘the perspectives of healthcare workers in the Bristol area through art’. Attendance was free but several of the works displayed…
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New research suggests that 3.8 million people in the UK were covered by private dental plans or insurance in 2022 – increasing from 3.2 million in 2019. On 18 April, market analyst LaingBuisson published a report on the UK healthcare landscape. The findings suggest that demand for private dental coverage in the form of insurance…
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The Times has released its annual ranking of university courses by subject – find out which universities ranked highest for dentistry in 2024. Every year The Times creates a Good University Guide, ranking UK universities as a whole and by individual subject courses. The factors which affect the ranking are teaching quality, student experience, research…
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As MPs debate whether to extend free NHS dentistry to cancer patients, experts have expressed concern that those already eligible are not receiving care. Yesterday (17 April), the government considered whether to extend free NHS dentistry provision to those who have been diagnosed with cancer. Currently, patients are eligible for free NHS dental care if…
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A new study exploring the impact of war on oral health among children and adults found a decrease in dental caries in more war-prone areas. Published in Nature on 15 April, the study reviewed oral health statistics from databases such as Pubmed and Google Scholar. The authors of the study believe the decreased level of…
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As the smoking ban proposed by prime minister Rishi Sunak is to be debated today (16 April), several experts and politicians have shared their views on its potential efficacy. At the Conservative Party Conference in 2023, Rishi Sunak pledged to gradually raise the legal smoking age. This would effectively ban anyone born in 2009 onwards…
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Practice owner Amit Jilka shares his success story with the mixed practice model in this edition of the Business of Dentistry Podcast. How do you retain a sizeable NHS dental contract while building a successful private practice at the same time? That was the question Dr Amit Jilka faced when he bought his practice, Abbey…
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Learn more about Zirkonzahn’s lecture tour – ‘predictable and consistent results – common mistakes and solutions to overcome them successfully’. The dental company Zirkonzahn (South Tyrol, Italy) has announced its 2024 lecture tour ‘Predictable and consistent results – common mistakes and solutions to overcome them successfully’ will be coming to several cities around the UK…
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While four in five companies are still paying women less than men, the median pay gap was the lowest in 2023 since reporting became mandatory. Since 2017, it has been mandatory for employers with more than 250 employees to report on their gender pay gap. Companies in Great Britain had until 4 April to submit…
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Kettenbach Dental introduces the new additions to its line of Visalys composites – perfect for a variety of applications in restorative dentistry. Kettenbach Dental is expanding its composites division of Visalys products. What started with a single material over a decade ago expanded to five restorative solutions for core build-ups, cementing, temporary restorations and nano-hybrid…
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Entry is now open for the Clinical Dentistry Awards 2024 – find out more about the categories and how you can enter to win. One of the most esteemed events in the dental industry, the Clinical Dentistry Awards celebrate excellence in clinical practice. In September, the 2023 ceremony saw dental professionals and teams come together…
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More than three in 10 respondents (31%) to a survey of NHS staff had taken time off work due to mental health issues in the past year. Published by UNISON on 7 April, the survey asked more than 12,000 NHS healthcare workers about their experiences of with mental illness and stress. The respondents reported problems…
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DD introduces its new multi-year repair coverage, giving you peace of mind when purchasing dental equipment. Full-service dental repair and wholesale company DD has announced new two-year fixed rate service and repair contracts. These contracts have three plan variants and are intended to give dentists peace of mind regarding their equipment, as well as potentially…
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One in 10 respondents to a survey of NHS staff said they had experienced sexual harassment, including being offered money for sex and shown pornographic content. The survey was conducted by public service union UNISON and published on 8 April. Its more than 12,000 respondents included NHS healthcare staff such as nurses, paramedics, and administrative workers…
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PPL PRS explains how music can be used to alleviate fear and anxiety in the dental practice to make your waiting room a stress-free zone. A waiting room can be an anxious and stressful place for many people. However it’s also the first thing your patients see when they enter your practice. It’s therefore important…
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Labour Party data shows that more than 4.7 million people have called the NHS 111 helpline for issues relating to dental health since 2019. More than one million calls were made in 2020/21 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The average number of calls per day then rose to 3,327 in 2023/24 from 2,024…
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Patient Plan Direct introduces the newest additions to its team of dedicated staff, hired to support the company’s unprecedented growth. Patient Plan Direct (PPD), recognised as the most cost-effective major plan provider in the UK, announces a significant expansion of its team across the UK to accommodate company growth driven by highly competitively priced services…
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New research investigates the link between vaping and heart failure, with one in five participants who vaped going on to develop the condition. Researchers from Medstar Health in Baltimore analysed data from 175,667 adult participants in the US over four years. Of these e-cigarette users, 3,242 developed heart failure within the study period. This was…
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