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The tooth fairy gives British children almost £24 million every year, a new survey has found. On average, children in the UK receive £1.58 per tooth, according to a survey by the Oral Health Foundation, which is an increase of 43.6% from £16.5m since 2011. Roughly 15 million deciduous teeth fall out every year. ‘The…
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Who are the best banks to approach for a dental practice purchase loan? Helen Skinner from FTA Finance explains more. For more information visit www.ftafinance.co.uk.
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Fresh calls are being made for water fluoridation in the UK after new research shows it has no negative effects. Following years of research from the National Toxicology Program, it found there is ‘no link between elevated levels of fluoride and cognitive learning deficits’. This has led to the Oral Health Foundation renewing calls for water fluoridation…
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NHS England admits that Capita failings were ‘unacceptable’ and should not have happened, when questioned by MPs recently. Mismanagement by Capita over the National Performers List for dentists left more than 500 dental practitioners unable to treat patients, according to the British Dental Association (BDA). Despite saving the NHS £30 million a year, Emily Lawson, NHS…
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Enter Simplyhealth Professionals’ free prize draw to be in with a chance of winning a place at the sold-out Simplyhealth Great North Run this September. Would you like to secure a place at this year’s Simplyhealth Great North Run in Newcastle on 9 September? All places have sold out, but Simplyhealth Professionals is offering three lucky…
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With the Digital Dentistry Show taking place this September in London, we present six reasons to attend. Digital dentistry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK dental industry. Even if you weren’t an early adopter, it’s important to consider the benefits that digital technology can bring to your practice, and most crucially,…
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The Government is banning unhealthy foods from being displayed at checkouts or included in buy-one-get-one-free deals. New measures announced by Health and Social Care Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, are aimed at halving the number of obese children in the UK by 2030. Other measures include banning the sale of sugar and caffeine-filled energy drinks to children. ‘Parents want what is…
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If you’re thinking of selling your dental practice, don’t leave the valuation to chance. Talk to a member of the expert team at Frank Taylor & Associates. For more information visit www.ft-associates.com.
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As Dürr UK celebrates 20 years in UK dentistry, Seb Evans visits the head office in Kettering to find out why it has become so popular. ‘The best for you – worldwide’ is Dürr Dental’s slogan. Although a little ambiguous it’s a lot to live up to. Competition in dental manufacturing is fierce and Dürr…
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Graham Parker talks about how dentistry is undergoing a digital revolution that is transforming patient care. The digital workflow is transforming dentistry. Depending on specific requirements, clinicians can choose a stand-alone configuration or a fully-integrated digital network in which all digital imaging equipment, including intraoral scanners and panoramic X-rays, work seamlessly together, facilitating accurate, confident…
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Dental Showcase is back in London this October, and it’s better than ever. Dental Showcase returns to London’s Excel arena on 4-6 October for what will be the industry’s best show to date. The logo for this year’s event features the famous London Underground, and just as the tube gives London the mobility it needs…
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Before you start redesigning your surgery, A-dec gives you 10 top tips to follow to help you plan for success. At the beginning of any surgery design project, whether you’re starting from scratch with an empty shell or looking to upgrade an existing surgery, it’s important to be clear on your objectives right from the…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Just how bad does it have to get? Michael Watson details exactly what’s going wrong in NHS dentistry and what the Government needs to do to resolve it. Pulling apart the NHS he highlights three areas that need addressing:…
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Dentists around the UK are calling on the Government to properly fund dental services for residents in care homes. The Local Dental Committee (LDC) conference has said that dental services for vulnerable older people should become a priority. In the conference dentists claimed dental treatments should be given the same priority as general health is…
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Join Henry Schein for this one-day course in London as Dr Luis Carrière demonstrates how to correct class II or class III malocclusions at the beginning of treatment, before bracketing, and when patient compliance levels are at their highest, providing unique efficiencies and results with minimal extractions. In addition, he shows delegates how to transition to…
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A quintet of dentistry’s most well-known consultants will ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise £50,000 for charity. The ride is being sponsored by Practice Plan, Dental Sky and Wesleyan and aims to raise money for Bridge2aid, Cancer Research UK and Brushup UK. Practice Plan’s own creative director, Les Jones, will be joined…
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Around three quarters (73%) of Brits like or love their smile, according to a new survey from the Oral Health Foundation. More than half (55%) were ‘highly positive’ about their smile, with 18% displaying an even greater love for it. The survey also found a strong link between the oral health of respondents and their…
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Tristan Mehta introduces the Harley Academy and explains what it’s all about. For more information visit www.harleyacademy.com.
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Jason Buglass explains how he is hoping to raise money for Aerobility. I’d like to tell you about a very exciting charity project, currently underway, which we would love you to get involved with. I am Jason Buglass, director of Implantium UK Ltd. In my spare time (when I actually have any) I enjoy flying,…
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