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Should we have another enquiry into the way dental practices are organised, Michael Watson questions. Last week’s budget had some bad news for self-employed dental associates. Their national insurance contribution will rise, in most cases by £240 from a year from April 2018, with a similar increase a year later. They will still pay less…
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CQC fees for dental practices will drop £113 for a single-location practice with four chairs to £837 a year. Many other sectors the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates are seeing their fees rise as the regulator moves away from government funding and more towards a structure where health providers cover more of their own costs through their…
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Align Technology will be showcasing the benefits of using the Itero system and previewing its latest features at the International Dental Show (IDS). Intra-oral scanners have become an integral part of any contemporary dental clinic, as the reduced need for physical impressions ensures a higher level of treatment precision and patient comfort. Align Technology’s Itero…
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Introducing this year’s Dentistry Scotland Awards, including an exciting new category. We’re giving you the opportunity to reward all the hard work you do in this year’s Dentistry Scotland Awards 2017. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Held at the Marriott Glasgow Hotel on Friday 3 November, the Dentistry Scotland Awards…
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The Chancellor described the drop in proposed funds from the sugar tax as ‘good news’ in his Spring Budget for 2017. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond’s announcement has led to the BSDHT believing the tax is having the desired effect, persuading manufacturers to reduce the amount of sugar in their products. ‘What we appear to…
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Oral-B explains why you should be proud to be a hygienist/therapist. For more information visit www.oralb.co.uk/en-gb.
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Waterpik explains how its water flossers can help to remove plaque. Modern dentistry is heavily based on science – only materials, technologies and concepts that have been proven effective by clinical study should be used to treat patients when available. The same meticulousness is applied when recommending products for use by patients at home. Using the…
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The Dentist’s Advantage explains how it could help to keep your overheads under control. If you think your overhead is out of control, you’re not imagining it. BDA figures show that dentists are now 35% worse off than 10 years ago. The UK economic prognosis for 2017 makes grim reading, with inflation, increasing petrol prices…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking for two dental professionals to join its council. The two dental professionals will join four new lay members to make up 12 members overall – six appointed registrants and six appointed lay members. ‘The GDC is embarking on a far-reaching programme of work to reform dental professional regulation…
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Dentists are calling on MPs to hold NHS-subcontractor, Capita, to account for its administrative problems. Capita is responsible for providing ‘National Performer Numbers’, required by dentists who are looking to perform NHS dentistry. The British Dental Association (BDA) has highlighted cases where some NHS practices are risking closure ‘as a direct result’, it claims, of…
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Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste is an easy and effective way to maintain a bright, white smile. This professional whitening toothpaste not only removes surface stains, but also helps strengthen the teeth with its unique formula. It is safe for everyday use, provides enamel protection and aids in caries prevention, effectively removes surface stains, and has a…
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Implantium, the distributor for the full range of Dentium Implants, introduces its implants. Five product ranges offer a solution for all dental implant requirements. Colour coded across all ranges through the implant packaging and surgical kits, offering simplicity and ease of placement and restoration. Superline and Implantium The most popular two ranges offer a straight (Implantium) or…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has responded to claims its investigations are causing serious health issues for some dental professionals. A DDU investigation found that 59% of professionals involved in a GDC investigation over the last five years worry about another investigation, with 14% having suggered serious health problems after a complaint, causing the GDC to…
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A weak cervical junction under the contact point can cause an overhang. The control with a probe or floss may give the impression of correct filling. The access material is not bonded to the tooth structure. After a period of time the occlusal pressure during chewing causes a facture of the access material. The fractured surface…
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GDC investigations, negligence claims and increasing patient demands are causing some dental professionals to suffer serious health issues. A survey of over 200 dental professionals found that 59% of those involved in a GDC investigation or negligence claim in the last five years worry about another investigation, and 14% have suffered serious health issues following a complaint or…
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Oral-B shows you the correct way to use an electric toothbrush. For more information visit www.oralb.co.uk/en-gb.
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The Welsh government has made substantial changes to regulations on private dentistry, including a new approach to HIW fees. Among the changes included is a tiered scale of registration fees with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) for private practices, and a stop to unreasonable bureaucracy the British Dental Association (BDA) Wales claims. ‘The Welsh government has listened to…
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Red Square explains how it offers ‘super duper learning’. For more information visit www.redsquaredental.com.
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Liz Truss, Lord Chancellor, has announced a cut in the discount rate applied to personal injury claims. Rates have dropped from 2.5% to -0.75%, which defence organisations claim could lead to a jump in compensation payments made by the NHS and dental defence organisations. ‘Everybody agrees that those who suffer medical accidents should be properly…
