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Eschmann says that infection control and decontamination are at the forefront of the battle against infection. This year sees the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. By the end of that conflict it was regarded as the ‘war to end all wars’, but just over 20 years later the Second World…
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Dentists from around the UK have recently passed a motion of no confidence in their regulator, the General Dental Council (GDC). For the first time in the history of the GDC, a special national conference was convened by the profession to discuss the performance of the GDC and take action against its heavy-handed approach to regulation. Over 200…
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Orchard House Dental Practice explains how SOE’s Thrive has helped its business grow. Orchard House Dental Practice (OHDP) is a mixed family practice based in Headcorn, Kent. Dental nurse Stacy talks about how Software of Excellence’s (SOE’s) Thrive programme has helped to improve every aspect of how the practice is run, including achieving an increase…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on the overseas registration examination (ORE) fees. The overseas registration examination is an exam that qualified dentists from overseas have to pass in order to register with the GDC. Registration with the GDC allows dentists to practise dentistry unsupervised in the UK. The overseas registration examination tests the clinical skills…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) released this statement after it was made aware of last week’s special conference by a group of local dental committees (LDCs). ‘The GDC is aware of a confidence motion that was debated at a special conference of the LDCs on Friday 5 December 2014. ‘The key function of the GDC…
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Chloe Bradbury explains how 3D printing could benefit your practice and how it will affect the dental industry. Printing in 3D is a hot topic. You will hear the term referred to in a myriad of different contexts. You will also be told how 3D printing is about to revolutionise the very world we live…
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MPs are set to debate the performance of the General Dental Council (GDC), the regulator for dentists and dental care professionals, on Tuesday 9 December, just days before it is due to defend itself in the High Court. The British Dental Association (BDA), which has initiated judicial review proceedings against the GDC, has welcomed the news.…
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The Hebridean islands of Jura and Islay have been left with one part-time NHS dentist meaning patients are being told to ‘come back in a year’. The only full-time dentist on the two islands retired a year ago and has not been replaced. This has left the remaining part-time dentist having to prioritise children and those…
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Paul Middleton, dentist and founder of the Dental Lounge in Cheadle near Manchester, has spoken of his delight in winning the Ultrawave Hygea 2 ultrasonic cleaning bath for dental practices, the star prize in Ultrawave’s November competition. He told Chris Czyrko, sales and marketing manager of Ultrawave, who personally delivered and installed the brand new bath:…
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Dental Protection discusses what happened at its recent dento-legal study day, which was a ‘sell-out success’. It was a full house at a recent dento-legal study day staged by Dental Protection, with tickets selling out well in advance of the event. The 2014 event – now in its third year – investigated in-depth the themes…
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Today the British Dental Association (BDA) has reached out to the Government and other healthcare associations ahead of its judicial review against the General Dental Council (GDC). The BDA is challenging the GDC over its handling of the consultation on the annual retention fee (ARF) for dentists, and its subsequent decision to increase the fee…
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AGD introduces its ADG Bursary Programme and explains why it is so beneficial to dental students today. Earlier this year, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) held its inaugural annual awards dinner. Guests included the chief dental officer, Dr Barry Cockcroft, Dr John Milne of the British Dental Association and dental charities. It was an…
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Julian English talks about the plans for the next issue of Dentistry magazine. Dentistry magazine’s January issue will be a milestone for the publishing company FMC and for its flagship title – the 20th anniversary. Dentistry Monthly first started in January 1995 and has gone from editorial strength to strength ever since. To mark this…
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Kevin Lewis gets you in the mood for the festive season with a couple of Christmas songs. Ho, ho, ho. Don’t you just love the olde worlde charms of Marylebone Road and Wimpole Street in the run up to Christmas? Those moist and red-tinged eyes, that genial smile and avuncular demeanour, and the unmistakeable sturdy frame…
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Dental Protection has announced the appointment of its new chair of the board, Professor John Gibson from Glasgow Dental School. Professor Gibson qualified in dentistry and medicine and is professor of medicine in relation to dentistry and honorary consultant in oral medicine at Glasgow University. He will take over from Professor Trevor Burke, who retired from…
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The chancellor, George Osborne, delivered the last Autumn Statement of this parliament today. Jon Drysdale highlights items of interest to dentists. Tax and duty The personal tax-free allowance is to be increased and the higher rate tax threshold increased from £41,861 to £42,385 – the first increase in line with inflation for five years, announced…
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With this message, dental charity, Bridge2aid, hopes to increase vital support this year, making it possible to provide access to dental treatment for millions more people in need in east Africa. Dental caries is an extremely prevalent disease globally. But because access to treatment is so readily available, many people living in developed countries don’t…
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Optident is excited to announce that bubblegum Topical anaesthetic is back. The original bubblegum flavoured, Benzocaine Topical gel, is available to order now from Optident. Optident would like to thank all its customers for their patience and understanding during the re-licensing period. Call Optident now to secure your order on + 44 (0) 1943 605050. Only…
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Practice Plan introduces Ringing the changes, a one-day masterclass on why the telephone is an important asset to your practice. When the telephone rings in your practice, how confident are you that your team understands the importance of the call? Do you and your team see the telephone as an aid to help boost your…
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