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Do more with less
Etching, bonding, filling in one step: possible with Constic, DMG’s new self-etching, self-adhesive flowable composite. This video shows how it works and what other advantages Constic has to offer.
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First Investors in People Gold award achieved in Wales
Restore Dental Group is the first practice in Wales to have achieved the Gold Investors in People award. The three partners – Raid, Shaun and Richard bought three practices from the previous principal, Peter Walker, in April 2013. Two of the practices are based in Cardiff, while the third is in Ponthir, just north of Newport,…
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The future of UK dentistry
Practice Plan reflects on what the reformed contract is likely to offer dentists who stay within the NHS. Back in 2011, when the idea of updating the 2006 contract first came to the attention of the dental profession, there were both positive and negative murmurs regarding what this might mean in reality. The coalition government…
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Hull fluoridation bid backed
The British Dental Association (BDA) has thrown its weight behind discussions that could lead to the fluoridation of public water supplies in Hull. The measures would see Hull residents join the 5.5 million people in the UK who benefit from drinking fluoridated water – whether naturally occurring or artificially topped up – at the optimal level for good…
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New dental adviser at the CQC
John Milne has been appointed as the new national professional dental adviser at the Care Quality Commission (CQC). John Milne, a practising dentist in West Yorkshire, will be taking the position in March, after his tenure as chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) ends. Mick Armstrong, chair of the BDA’s Principal Executive…
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The value of a long lasting brand design
Design4dentists highlights the importance of a strong memorable brand for your business. If you think only big corporates need to think about brand names and logos, think again. Your brand says a lot about you and your business, and that’s as true for a one-person operation as it is for a multinational conglomerate. Investing wisely…
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GDC to receive an accountability hearing
The Health Select Committee is to hold an accountability hearing with the General Dental Council (GDC) on Tuesday 3 March 2015. Professional regulators, including the General Medical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council, have been subject to regular accountability hearings since 2010. The dental regulator, despite being reviewed by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), has previously…
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BDA celebrates action on plain cigarette packs
The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed news that legislation on plain packaging of cigarettes is set to be fast-tracked. The BDA has campaigned for action on plain packs, and is a member of the Smokefree Action Coalition and a supporter of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH). Tobacco use remains a key cause of…
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Cyber liability – what’s it all about?
All Med Pro explains your risk from cyber and data breaches. Cyber and data breaches are one of your biggest threats as a dentist. Technology and data are fundamental to doing business today, and with the digital landscape changing all the time, it is difficult to see where the next risk can come from. As…
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Win an iPad
For your chance to win an iPad, simply visit www.futurehealthpartnership.co.uk/survey to fill in the Future Health Partnership’s (FHP) survey and share your opinions on the business of dentistry. FHP community interest company (CIC) is a not-for-profit healthcare organisation. It is similar to a ‘John Lewis’ style of business, offering a viable, ethical future for healthcare. Each…
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App to increase your aesthetic practice
Gizgil dental imaging app helps with aesthetic facial and dental treatments. In a world where mobile devices like tablets are taking over from conventional personal computers, it is possible to see the benefits of tablets and that they can be more versatile and user friendly. The app Gizgil medical/dental imaging app is…
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Landmark prosecution of illegal tooth whitening training provider
The General Dental Council (GDC) has secured its first prosecution of an illegal tooth whitening training provider. Martyn Collier, director of Smile Like the Stars Training Limited, was found guilty of two offences of unlawfully practising dentistry, namely tooth whitening, on 26 January 2015. Mr Collier was found guilty in his absence at Cwmbran Magistrates’…
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Direct composite restorations
Dr Joseph Sabbagh shows you direct composite restorations using bulk fillings and the layering technique.
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New appointments at the GDC
The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed a new group of members to its independent appointments committee. The appointments committee’s role is to oversee the recruitment, training and performance management of the GDC’s independent fitness to practise panel, made up of 144 members, and recruit new members as required. It is also responsible for recommending…
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Added value with aesthetics
Discover how much more you can offer your patients by incorporating medical aesthetics into your practice. In 2015 the UK cosmetic procedures market worth is forecasted to reach £3.6bn. With injectables making up a significant proportion of this, many dentists are adding medical aesthetic treatments to their current offering. Dr Emma Ravichandran, an accomplished general…
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Lifelike aesthetics
The BACD explains what you might have missed out on at the BACD Annual Conference. The ACC Liverpool played host to this year’s exciting British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) Annual Conference, and the heart of the Albert Docks offered a perfect backdrop. Inspiring change As was emphasised throughout the conference, modern cosmetic treatments are…
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Mick Armstrong has been re-elected as chair of the PEC
The British Dental Association (BDA) has recently announced that Mick Armstrong has been re-elected as chair of the Principal Executive Committee (PEC). The PEC, which is directly elected, sets the policy and strategic direction of the BDA. Mick has been a member of the PEC since its inception in July 2012, and was first elected…
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The Dentistry Awards 2014
The Dentistry Awards 2014 at the Athena, Leicester proved the perfect occasion to celebrate the very finest in UK dentistry. With over 30 winners announced and more than 600 guests in attendance, the Dentistry Awards proved why it is the leading awards ceremony in the UK. A drinks reception greeted guests to the Manhatten-themed evening,…
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BDA responds to Which? investigation over dental costs and treatment options
Which? has published a recent investigation showing that patients are confused about the costs and options for their treatment because some dentists aren’t explaining dental prices upfront, or being clear about what NHS treatment patients may be entitled to. The investigation included sending undercover researchers as NHS patients into the dentist’s chair in 25 dental practices offering both…