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Implant dentistry has involved digital technology to varying degrees for many years. More recently, this area has advanced and enjoyed exponential growth with many and varied new technologies, interactions, techniques and processes being unveiled with consistent regularity. Such is the advancement in this field that digital technology can be seen to be involved in potentially…
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In another article from Dental Protection, dento-legal adviser, Joe Ingham, investigates if direct access is on the right track when it comes to patient care and the working patterns of the dental team. Dental Protection has experience of direct access in countries where it has existed for some time, such as Australia. The decision not…
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The first team of people with learning disabilities to take part in a pioneering dental ambassador scheme have passed with flying colours. Six people from Plymouth People First who have learning disabilities have completed a programme of training conceived and provided by the Community Engagement Team at the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE). The programme…
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Michelle Hardy explores the potential benefits of private practice for you, your team, your patients and the business. Recently, the BDA’s (British Dental Association’s) General Dental Practice Committee met to debate changing the new contract in England. During this meeting, John Milne, chair of the committee, commented: ‘We welcome the alternative contract reform contribution to the…
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New research by Action on Sugar has shown over a quarter of seemingly healthy children’s fruit juices, juice drinks, smoothies surveyed (57 of the 203 products) contain the same amount or more sugars than Coca Cola, which contains five teaspoons of sugar per 200ml glass. With one in five children aged four-five and one in three children…
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The BDA’s (British Dental Association’s) UK Council is the latest body to condemn the General Dental Council’s handling of the annual retention fee (ARF) and its management of fitness-to-practise cases. The body, which represents dentists from all across the UK, voted unanimously on Saturday 1 November in favour of a motion that stated that the BDA’s…
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Kevin Lewis looks at the results of the GDC consultation before looking at the NHS in search of better news. The fireworks should have started early this year, but as things turned out there was not the faintest glimmer of even a sparkler in sight. The GDC (General Dental Council) met on 30 October, about…
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Book your tickets for dentistry’s biggest party and get ready for an explosive celebration of the very best in dentistry. The dentistry awards are a celebration of everything that is great in UK dentistry. The shortlist for the awards was recently revealed in the 2 October 2014 issue of Dentistry magazine. Tickets have been released…
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DPAS introduces itself and explains what the company is, what it stands for and what it can offer you, including testimonials from customers.
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The BDA Benevolent Fund aims to offer financial support to those suffering this Christmas. Christmas can be a particularly difficult time of year for some people, when financial worries or anxieties accumulate and become too much to bear. At such a time, essential support from charities can help individuals and their families to cope with…
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Dentists who apply for their NHS pension while erroneously listed on open NHS contracts could experience delays receiving their payments, warned Jon Drysdale. As an example, he cited a West Yorkshire dentist whose NHS pension was delayed because his former employer failed to notify several Local Area Teams (LATs) that he was no longer on…
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GDP Ortho World, at the Radisson Blu Portman Square, London, is where dental professionals come face to face with suppliers. Ensure you provide your clients with the latest technology, and stay one step ahead of the game. Discover the latest innovations in orthodontic treatment, learn how general dentists can incorporate orthodontics into their practice and…
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Tony Beale looks at a new formula of whitening gel that can even be used on sensitive teeth. Whenever new dental products hit the market, there is always a certain amount of scepticism from dental professionals as to whether or not the products will live up to the claims made for them. Will they perform…
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FDI World Dental Federation is launching the World Oral Health Day 2015 (WOHD 2015) ‘Smile for life’ campaign to remind people everywhere about the importance of looking after their teeth and gums. World Oral Health Day is celebrated throughout the world on 20 March each year with a wide range of awareness-raising activities organised by…
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Andrew Webber, practice manager at Pinhoe Dental Centre in Exeter, talks about the work they do at the practice, including the dedicated oral care education room. Pinhoe Dental Centre was established in 1948, with just a single surgery within a family home, and it has been providing dental care ever since. Some of our patients…
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Dentists who are in an expense-sharing arrangement are being encouraged to reflect carefully on their business status to avoid any risk of legal proceedings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). You may be at risk if you think you registered as a partnership but are in an informal expense-sharing arrangement. The advice comes from Andrew…
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Plymouth University is celebrating after winning a hat-trick of prizes at a higher education awards ceremony devoted to green issues and sustainability. The university won three Green Gown Awards – for enterprise, courses and learning, and food and drink. The event, held at Whitworth Hall, University of Manchester, and introduced by author and television presenter Simon Reeve,…
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Temporary registrants and visiting practitioners from EEA countries are now displayed on the General Dental Council (GDC) online register. The new Dentist Register Rules and DCP Regulations came into force on Saturday 1 November 2014. These rules and regulations required changes to the online register and the registrants groups were subsequently added. Temporary registrants are dentists…
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New research from CfWI (Centre for Workforce Intelligence) has indicated a likely steep increase in demand for dental hygienists, dental therapists, orthodontic therapists and dental nurses over the next 10 years. The research titled Securing the future workforce supply: Dental care professionals stocktake was jointly commissioned by Health Education England (HEE) and the Department of Health (DH)…
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