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The new NHS general dental services contract is to be rolled out from April 2020, Dentistry magazine has learned. The timetable for introducing the ‘reformed’ contract was delivered at a briefing from the Department of Health and NHS England earlier this month. Speaking at BDIA Showcase, Eric Rooney, said: ‘We are working towards this timetable,…
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Seb Evans speaks to Barry Cockcroft about his time as chief dental officer for England, the introduction of local commissioning, the new contract in 2006 and the current prototypes. It’s been more than three years since Barry Cockcroft CBE stepped down as chief dental officer (CDO) for England. He is the longest-serving CDO after staying…
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Implantium is pleased to share with you another of Dentium’s simple solutions to improve digital workflow. Intra-oral healing abutments that are also scan bodies for digital restorations. Available in numerous heights and gingival width, hex and non hex. Digital libraries are available to download from our website for 3shape and Exocad. Contact Implantium on info@implantium.co.uk or visit www.implantium.co.uk/home/professionals-home/products/digital-solutions/surgery-digital-products.
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Twins, Kristen and Tessa, compare their experiences having orthodontic treatment. For more information visit www.6monthsmiles.com/home.
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Here is a short video from Dominic teaching ‘Fundamentals of smile design’. You can find out more here: dominic-hassall-training.co.uk/dentistry.
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Nigel Jones talks about the current stresses NHS dentists are facing and why they could become a big issue in the future.
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched a consultation on increasing its dental fees by 13% from April 2019. In its consultation, Regulatory fees – have your say, the CQC proposes increasing fees per dental chair by £109 to £946. The regulator claims this is to ensure the cost of regulation and fees recovered are ‘properly aligned.’ ‘We don’t…
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Introducing the ground-breaking Acuris conometric concept from Dentsply Sirona. The next-generation of implant prosthetics – without cement or screws – offering a brand new innovative solution for the restoration of implants. When it comes to the restoration of implants, traditionally there have been two ways for successful retention between the crown and abutment – screw-retained…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… GPs see 380,000 people a year with dental problems A new study, published in the British Journal of General Practice has found that GPs see 380,000 patients a year with dental problems. The study, published in the British Journal of…
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Seb Evans went along to Mydentist’s Clinical Conference in Birmingham recently where there were more than 600 delegates waiting to hear about the company’s plans for the future. It’s not often that a group of dental practices grows large enough to host its very own conference. Even when it comes to corporate bodies, few are…
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The proportion of female dentists in the profession is set to increase to more than 60%, according to Christie & Co. Its report, The Dental Industry 2018, shows the percentage of female dentistry undergraduates has risen to 63.4%. The number of female undergraduates had been reducing over the last couple of years until 2017 reversed this trend. ‘Women comprise 49%…
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To ensure a lasting career in dentistry, good lighting matters. Eye strain, fatigue, headaches and environmental stress are all common afflictions of the dentistry profession – and all can be prevented with the right light. Correct lighting in your surgery can make diagnoses and colour matching easier and more accurate, as well as reduce eye…
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Dentistry.co.uk catches up with Stephen Glynn to find out why healthcare innovator GSK has teamed up with Mydentist. Dentistry.co.uk: Tell us about the latest GSK partnership Stephen Glynn (SG): On 1 October 2018, GSK – a leader in oral healthcare innovation – along with Philips, launched a new strategic partnership with Mydentist, one of the…
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For the very first time, we’re giving you the chance to watch the Dentistry Scotland Awards 2020 live. Due to COVID-19, FMC has been forced to find an alternative way of rewarding leading dental practices across Scotland. This year FMC is bringing the glitz and glamour of the ceremony to your screens. Simply login or…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Report on UK dental market shows workforce trends and challenges Christie & Co has launched its first report on the UK dental market, covering pay rates and staff shortages. Staffing, Brexit and the Dentist Shortage shows how the market…
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Wakefield hospital is introducing tannoys to shame smokers ignoring the no smoking signs. Staff and visitors can press a button to play pre-recorded messages, read out by children, through a loud speaker. An exampled of one of the messages says: ‘A lot of parents come here for cancer treatment – please think before you smoke.’ ‘If a…
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Dentally has unveiled an exciting new product development for automated recalls, to improve the process around notifying patients that they are due for a recall appointment. This new development from Dentally means that users can set up recall messaging workflows within the software, which will automate the process to send the patient an email, SMS…
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CBCT scanner: instrumentarium OP300 CBCT imaging protocol: 60x60x80mm, 0.2 voxel Effective dose: 0.04 mSv Clinical information: implants planned in upper aesthetic zone. Findings: paranasal sinuses – minimal mucosal thickening noted in the right maxillary sinus with some calcifications. A small mucous attention cyst is noted on the floor of the left sinus. Maxilla: presence of a periapical lesion on UR2 with…
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Enhanced CPD Dentistry UK returns to London this February giving you the chance to gain a substantial amount of CPD. Running on the 1 February at the Novotel London West, talks will cover all GDC recommended topics. This one-day seminar is completely free to attend and will provide you with eight hours of enhanced CPD. ‘Enhanced CPD Dentistry UK…
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