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An innovative course on understanding occlusions
This innovative course is designed for all dentists who want a logical and practical approach to understanding occlusion. For more information visit dominichassall.co.uk/occlusion.
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Fresh calls for NHS services to be taken away from Capita
Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen is asking for NHS primary care support services to be taken away from subcontractor Capita. The British Dental Association (BDA) chair has made the call to NHS England chief executive, Simon Stevens, after some NHS dentists have still not been issued their ‘national performer number’ after a year of waiting. This has left these dentists…
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Perfactory vida – implant applications
Dental applications specialist, Chris Kabot, showcases the benefits of 3D printing with advanced DLP 3D printer – the Vida, for fabrication of implant applications. The premium Vida desktop 3D printer can conveniently print models, castables, restorations and appliances. Paired with a specialist materials library, featuring a variety of FDA and CE-approved materials, the Vida offers unmatched…
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‘Emerging crisis’ as NHS practices struggle to recruit dentists
NHS practices are struggling to recruit dentists, with more than two thirds (68%) experiencing difficulties in the last year. That’s according to a new survey from the British Dental Association (BDA), which also shows the figure is getting worse, from half (50%) of NHS practices struggling to recruit last year. The BDA is claiming the struggle is…
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Osseodensification: immediate implant placement with one day restoration
Find out more about Osseodensification: immediate implant placement with one day restoration – Dr Isaac Tawil. Watch the lecture above. More information about the Versah drills and to purchase in the UK, visit www.versah.co.uk.
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Eight steps to selling your dental practice
Are you looking to sell your dental practice? Rodericks gives you eight simple steps to follow before you do. Whether you want to break free, stay on or wind down, deciding to sell your dental practice and ultimately change the work lifestyle you have become accustomed to can be a big step. Ensuring you are…
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Sugar Free February – can you go without sugar this month?
Cancer Research UK has launched ‘Sugar Free February’ for the second year running to help raise money for the charity. Launched in February 2017, the campaign asks participants to give up all sugars for a month. Cancer Research UK claims reducing sugar can help people avoid putting on extra weight, which can cut the risk of 13 types…
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How to attract ‘high quality’ patients
Doctify explains how it can help you attract high quality patients to your clinic. As any practising dentist will tell you, not all patients are created equal. So, how exactly can you attract those elusive high quality patients to your clinic? One of the most effective ways to make sure services and treatments like Invisalign…
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Why conscious sedation?
UCL Eastman explains why conscious sedation is becoming increasingly popular and is a safe option for dental procedures. We are in the midst of a dynamic time for conscious sedation practice, which according to all UK sedation guidelines, dentists and doctors are allowed to administer in primary care. It is the fastest growing area in anaesthesia…
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Scotland launches Oral Health Improvement Plan
The Oral Health Improvement Plan has been launched by the Scottish Government to provide a framework for improving the oral health of the next generation. The launch of this document started with an initial consultation in September 2016 and Shona Robison, Secretary for Health and Sport, claims the Government has engaged with a wide range of professionals and…
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FGDP(UK) sceptical about combining healthcare regulation into one super regulator
FGDP(UK) says it is sceptical about Government proposals to join all UK health regulators into one ‘super regulator’. The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) is concerned that a single regulator could result in a drop in specialist knowledge in the dental sector and doesn’t believe that combining all health regulators would save money. While it…
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The modelling wax ideal for today’s private market
Anutex HS – High Stability Modelling Wax is a high temperature stability wax that is easy to work and fabricate. This is due to the unique rolling process used at the Kemdent factory where Anutex HS is made; this process imparts excellent handling characteristics to the wax. Anutex HS trims easily and cleanly with a primary…
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Action on Sugar calls for 20% sugar tax on all confectionary
Action on Sugar is calling for a 20% sugar tax on all confectionary and a ban on confectionary price promotions. The calls have come after a recent survey found that one chocolate sharing bag contained 29 teaspoons of sugar, which is four times an adults recommended daily intake of sugar and adds up to around 1,000 calories. Many sharing…
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Dentistry’s Information Centre – a free resource for your patients
Dentistry’s Information Centre will help to take the mystery out of dentistry for your patients. Are you looking for a reliable resource to send your patients to after their dental appointment? Launched on 26 January, Dentistry’s Information Centre is designed to help the general public understand their options more clearly, and consider their dental treatment…
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Dentistry’s Top 50 has returned – make sure you cast your vote
Voting opens today for you to have your say on who you think is the most influential person in the world of dentistry. Dentistry Top 50 gives readers of Dentistry magazine and visitors to www.dentistry.co.uk the chance to vote for the people in the dental profession they feel are most influential. This year we are asking…
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Fresh concerns over the number of Teesside dental practices moving from NHS to private
The number of Teesside dentists moving from NHS dentistry to private has raised new concerns in the media. Queensway Dental practice in Billingham has recently announced to its 17,000 patients that it will no longer be offering NHS treatments because the practice would be running at a loss. This has led to new concerns, raised by Gazette…
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Cost one of the main reasons elderly don’t visit the dentist
Cost, physical inability, poor general health and anxiety are the main reasons elderly people don’t visit the dentist. New research, published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, looked into what barriers people over the age of 65 face when looking after their oral health. Many of those who were interviewed listed forgetfulness as the main reason…
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Dental practice valuations rise while actual deals fall
Practice valuations have continued to rise while actual deals have started to fall, new figures from NASDAL show. The latest Practice Goodwill survey from the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) shows valuations of NHS practices are still commanding higher values than private and mixed practices. Despite the value of deals done…
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Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen re-elected as chair of the GDPC
Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen has been re-elected as chair of the General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) at the BDA. Dave Cottam has been re-elected as the vice chair, alongside newly elected Shawn Charlwood. The GDPC has been developed to represent and promote the interests of dentists in all types of general practice, and works to improve communication between them,…