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The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on a key change that, if approved, it claims will significantly improve its Fitness to Practise processes. The consultation on the Fitness to Practise rules opened recently on Monday 17 November 2014, and will close on 12 January 2015. You can respond here. The GDC is responsible for ensuring…
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The owners of Crown Dental Surgery share the secrets of their success. Back in 1992 Crown Dental Surgery, an NHS and private family practice in Southport, had a mere 400 patients. Today its patient list is nearer 10,000, mostly through word-of-mouth recommendations. So what is the secret of its success? Jackie Dunnings and Debbie Roberts,…
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Software of Excellence discusses its findings from its recent white paper that reveals how the most successful practices attract new patients, month after month. Did you know that 60% of dentists are unaware of the number of lapsed patients in their practice, 40% don’t track where new patients come from and 30% are unaware of…
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Many people do many extraordinary things in the name of charity, often the more extreme the feat, the more exposure and recognition the charity receives. On the 16 November 2004, Bobby Grewal, chairman of the India Association, embarked on a colossal and formidable task to raise money for a number of well-known charities. His incredible fundraising…
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A group of second year dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, with support from the Community Engagement Team at Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise, are working with parents and children at Sure Start to help raise awareness of good oral health and the link to a healthy diet. The project is part…
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Chloe Bradbury goes back to basics by discussing the benefits of a brochure and explaining how going digital can make it cost effective. As mundane as it may sound, it may be beneficial to consider the humble brochure, a well-used marketing tool but one not so prevalent in our constantly digitalised age. The beautiful brochure…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the Government to invest in prevention after new research has shown older people on lower incomes are likely to have as many as eight more missing teeth than their wealthier counterparts. The study, a collaboration between Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, UCL and the National…
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Millions of Brits are risking their health by avoiding necessary dentist or optician visits because they are worried about how much it might cost them. A survey by healthcare cash plan provider, Sovereign Health Care, has revealed that 43% of adults in the UK have skipped routine or necessary dentist or optician visits in the…
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has taken action in the battle to combat antimicrobial resistance in dentistry. The World Health Organization has identified antimicrobial resistance as a serious threat to public health worldwide. The BDA is now working to present recommendations from an expert summit held at its London office recently for publication at its annual conference in May…
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The British Dental Association (BDA), as a member of the HPV Alliance, is urging the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to consider blanket immunisation against human papillomavirus (HPV). Dental experts have highlighted that HPV is emerging as the leading cause of oropharyngeal cancer, especially among young people, and that rates are rising steeply…
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One in seven patients would rather endure a divorce, move house or have a job interview than endure half an hour in the dentist’s chair, it has been revealed. With one third of Brits admitting to not having visited the dentist in more than two years it is inevitable that the state of the nation’s…
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Practice Plan explains what it had on offer at the BDIA Showcase. Visitors to this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase were in for a treat as Practice Plan doubled the fun once again by having its cocktail bar and much-sought-out-for mini lecture theatre, both on the same stand. Total Support, Painless Transition and Right For You…
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Osteocare is delighted to introduce to you the ‘Advanced surgical techniques – with dental implants’ seminar. This is a one-day seminar hosted by Professor Amr Zahran BDS, MSc, PhD, professor of periodontology at Cairo University. The seminar will be held in London on Saturday 22 November 2014 and includes 6.5 hours of verifiable continuous professional development. The…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is reminding dental professionals to be proactive in assuring themselves that the verifiable continuing professional development (CPD) they undertake has adequate quality controls in place. This follows the GDC’s recent publication of an advice sheet on quality controls for verifiable CPD. The advice sheet provides guidance for dental professionals and…
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Practice Plan introduces its Treatment Coordination Live! events and explains why you should attend. The dynamic duo are back! Laura Horton and Michael Bentley are once again teaming up with Practice Plan and Business of Dentistry events for another instalment of Treatment Coordination Live! Following the rave reviews from the previous Treatment Coordination Live! events,…
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Chief executive and registrar of the GDC, Evlynne Gilvarry, explains the increase in ARF. As you will be aware by now, the council of the GDC (General Dental Council) made the decision on 30 October 2014 to increase the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for dentists. This was not a decision that was taken lightly. Indeed…
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Around 22,000 patients are being recalled to take tests for blood borne viruses after dentist, Desmond D’Mello, was alleged to have breached infection control procedures. Nottinghamshire Police is now also investigating after a woman died the same month after she was treated by Mr D’Mello. NHS England has said: ‘Our investigation demonstrates that acceptable infection control standards do not appear to…
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The advice comes from UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS, which is frequently contacted by practitioners unsure of how to proceed when they suspect a child’s welfare is at risk. Rachael Bell, dental adviser to MDDUS, says: ‘We would ask all practitioners and their dental team to play their part in protecting children and vulnerable adults under…
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Prestige Dental is delighted to announce the launch of its new website. Offering an easy way to find out more and to purchase Prestige’s range of products it is well worth a visit – time and again. Products from brand-leading companies have been carefully selected and undergone rigorous investigation to ensure they conform to the…
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