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Kick start your year with Iain Chapple MBE who will host a free webinar on gum disease on Tuesday 11 January at 19:00. Professor Iain Chapple MBE will discuss gum disease and highlight the global burden it plays. Aims To demonstrate the global burden of periodontitis To illustrate the financial and societal costs of periodontitis…
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Simon Cosgrove looks at the financial landscape and how you can future proof your practice as you move from NHS to private. It’s been a difficult 24 months for practices as part of the NHS. They face uncertainty around the anticipated NHS contract changes and increasing pressure to deliver treatment in challenging, Covid-19 compliant conditions.…
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When paediatric dentist Dr Dane Hoang first heard about Operation Smile she had no idea of the profound effect it would have on her life over the next decade. Dane first heard about Operation Smile’s mission to provide free, safe and effective surgery for children with cleft conditions, when she saw a TV programme hosted…
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Seb Evans reports from Practice Plan’s latest Workshop Tour where Barry Oulton discusses the importance of communication and how to effectively talk to patients. Communication is key to modern dentistry. Effective communication not only allows informed consent, but it can also help reduce the number of complaints a practice might receive. The DDU lists communication…
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As Chris McConnell becomes BACD president, we speak to him about his time at the BACD, how he became president and what the association’s future plans are. Can you please introduce yourself and give us your background. Chris McConnell: My name is Chris McConnell. I’m an advanced dentist working in Cornwall and I’m currently president of the British…
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Wesleyan Financial Services has appointed Iain Stevenson as its new head of the dental segment. With dedicated specialist financial advisers who exclusively support dentists, the segment has gone from strength to strength. Wesleyan Financial Services is therefore pleased to invest further in this area. It hopes this will enable the team to unite in delivering…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Recovery of NHS dental care ‘too slow’ says Healthwatch The recovery of NHS dental care is not moving fast enough, the latest Healthwatch England report concludes. It says NHS dentistry is ‘one of the most significant issues’ raised by…
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Justin Leigh from Focus4growth has reached the SME Huntingdonshire Business Awards Final 2021 in the Business Person of the Year category. The award ceremony will take place at The Burgess Hall in St Ives on Wednesday 26 January 2022. In 2017 Justin set up Focus4growth, a consultative sales and leadership training company. He specialises in running…
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We speak to Stevie Potter about her life in dentistry and how she balances that with life as a GB triathlete too. What came first – dentistry or triathlons? Stevie Potter: I went to dental school first. I put on a bit of weight in my first year and came home. My dad said you’re…
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Pete Higson explains why Cefla’s ‘just-in-time’ production is helping to ensure practice owners receive reliable and timely capital equipment. Since practices have reopened after the initial COVID lockdown, our experience is that the aesthetic, restorative and private dentistry sector has seen significant growth and development. Turnover has grown and income levels have surpassed those pre-COVID.…
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3shape explains how its digital offering, in particular the Trios intraoral scanner, can help build a more successful practice. We think you’ll find your patients are happier and your practice is more successful with Trios intraoral scanners. We’ll also make sure to help you onboard smoothly and learn about additional functionality at your own pace.…
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So many athletes are focused on their short-term career goals, rather than their long-term health and wellbeing, says American gravel riding champion Ian Boswell. Taking care of your dental health is an investment in the future, he argues. A serious accident in 2019 almost ended professional cyclist Ian Boswell’s career. But after what he describes…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Boris Johnson quizzed on dental care in PMQs Boris Johnson faced pressure during Prime Minister’s Questions as Dr Caroline Johnson, the MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, highlighted access struggles for her constituents. Johnson responded saying ‘appeals have been…
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Operation Smile details Ramata’s story and explains how the charity helped her thrive in school and life. While Ghana offers some of Africa’s most beautiful landscapes, it also suffers from a lack of adequate infrastructure, health care services and economic opportunities. This results in some of the world’s most significant barriers to safe surgical care…
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Septodont introduces Biodentine and explains how it has become a formidable ally in any dental practice. You know it and your patient knows it – their cavity is large! It’s wide, it’s deep and the pulp is so close to being exposed. It’s really not a problem with Septodont’s Biodentine. You can fill the cavity,…
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Sprintray introduces its desktop 3D printers and explains why it is becoming the go-to 3D printer in dental practices across the globe. 3D printing in dentistry is much more than just a new technology. It has the potential to control costs, improve flexibility, and expand the scope of patient care. To deliver on this potential,…
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We hear from Jill Harding about the work Dentaid is carrying out in the UK and how the support the dental industry and profession provides helps. Crises comes in various guises with consequences varied and numerable. But what must be the biggest impact on the way we live our lives since World War Two has…
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We follow the progress of Jackie Whiteley’s project to improve oral health in care homes after a recent roundtable discussion. The Smile Revolution Growth Hub recently hosted an online roundtable discussion entitled ‘Improving oral health in care homes’. This drew together a number of dental professionals from around the world. The intention of the forum…
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We speak to Mhari Coxon as she takes on her new role as president of the Oral Health Foundation about what the future holds for the charity. Can you please introduce yourself and give us a bit of background? Mhari Coxon: I’m Mhari Coxon and I’m still a registered dental hygienist qualified in 1996. But for the last 10…
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