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Private dental care costs in the UK are a postcode lottery, according to new research. The research, carried out by Whatclinic.com, looked at the fees charged by 12,629 private dentists around the UK and found that dental check-ups can vary by £170. ‘These figures show the huge amount of savings that can be made by…
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The FGDP(UK) has rejected the GDC’s proposed ARF, claiming it’s placing the financial burned of its own failings on dentists. The General Dental Council (GDC) has proposed to keep annual retention fees (ARF) at the same level they have been through 2015, £890 for dentists and £116 for dental care professionals. However, the Faculty of General…
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If you’ve been using social media lately, chances are you’ve seen some reference to the Practice Plan Workshop Tour 2015, being hosted by Laura Horton and Michael Bentley, entitled ‘How to create your ultimate dental practice, room by room’. With so much noise around the tour, we wanted to find out a little more about…
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The GDC has been accused of ‘hoarding reserves’ by the BDA after launching its consultation on the ARF for 2016. The British Dental Association (BDA) went on to say the General Dental Council (GDC) should set the annual retention fee (ARF) for dentists to no more than £500 for 2016/17. Currently the ARF is set…
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Professional footballers experience poor oral health, according to a new study, which can impact on the wellbeing and performance of the player. The study, from the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, found that 37% of the 187 professional footballers who were asked have active dental decay and 53% had experienced dental erosion, whilst 5% had moderate to…
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Dentists are being promised cuts in their inspection fees – while some GPs will see their charges more than treble. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has unveiled plans to move to ‘full chargeable cost recovery’ from next April, to reduce its reliance on Government funds. The move spells bad news for family doctors. A GP…
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The Government has been urged to consider changing its policies over HPV vaccinations to stop the spread of mouth cancer. MPs were reminded during the launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month at the House of Commons, with Peter Baker (pictured), campaign director of HPV Action, explaining that the current vaccination programme is flawed, vaccinating only…
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Ignoring fresh recommendations over sugar consumption could lead to thousands of children suffering from poor oral health. This warning comes from the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) after Public Health England (PHE) released a report pointing to the need for high level intervention on sugar, including banning price promotions and a 10-20% sugar…
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Planmeca opened its new customer experience centre and UK headquarters last Thursday. Situated just outside Coventry and within the spectacular Ricoh Arena – home to the Wasps, Europe’s most progressive rugby club – Planmeca welcomed its new distribution partners and esteemed guests to officially open the headquarters. The showroom was opened by Tuomas Lokki, Planmeca group…
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The winner of the 2015 Forward Ladies Women in Business awards has been announced as Dr Linda Greenwall. The editor-in-chief of Aesthetic Dentistry Today was announced as the winner on 16 October at a ceremony in London. The judging panel was made up of leading business personalities and entrepreneurs including Karen Boswell, the managing director of…
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Dentaid has sent a team of dental care professionals to Calais to offer dentistry to migrants and refugees. Five dentists from Dentaid were part of the team that offered 150 people in the Jungle Camp, home to more than 4,000 people, a chance to have an examination and receive oral health advice, including receiving leaflets, toothbrushes and…
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Practice Plan has been using its social media platforms to really get behind the positive messages of this year’s Public Health England Stoptober campaign – all with the aim of helping dental practices support their patients in the fight to quit smoking. All month, Practice Plan has been posting fun yet educational updates to its Facebook and…
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The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) will return to the Royal College of Physicians, London, on Saturday 7 November for the ADI Members’ National Forum 2015. The largest association in the UK dedicated to supporting everyone who is involved with dental implants will soon host its unique and popular biennial one-day programme, featuring a varied selection…
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A report controversially blocked by the Government calls for a ‘sugar tax’ – but also demands other crackdowns to curb the nation’s addiction. After protests from MPs, the Public Health England (PHE) study was finally released, three months after Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt ordered it be kept under wraps. As expected, it warns the nation…
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The Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) has had evidence submitted to it from the BDA for 2016/17. The British Dental Association (BDA) has reported a fall in real-term dental incomes, claiming that this is unsustainable and that dentists should receive as a minimum the full 1% targeted pay increase. ‘For the eighth…
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Find out about Stars of Dentistry, FMC’s major clinical and business event, on stand B65 at the BDIA Dental Showcase. From stand B65 at the BDIA Dental Showcase, tickets are being sold for a major clinical and business event next year called Stars of Dentistry. The first 50 visitors to the stand who book a…
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In February, UCL Eastman Dental Institute and the British Dental Association will host their annual Career’s Day. Here the UCL Eastman Dental Association explains what the day is all about. Taking place at the University of London’s Senate House on Friday 12 February 2016, the event will offer information, advice and insight to foundation dentists,…
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Med-fx, specialist providers of facial aesthetics and skin rejuvenation products, has been acquired by The Dental Directory. The Dental Directory has claimed the addition of Med-fx will open up new segments in the medical sector and expand its specialist product offering. ‘Med-fx is a great brand and a natural fit for The Dental Directory,’ The Dental…
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Distinctive roles within a dental team need to be overlooked if dentistry is to meet the oral health needs of the future. This message came from Sara Hurley, the new chief dental officer (CDO) for England, when she addressed delegates at the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT), she also promised to act on ideas put…
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