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UK dentistry finds itself in a very strange position. The academic standard required to gain entry to a dental undergraduate degree course has never been higher. The proportion of dentists achieving postgraduate qualifications has never been higher. Without exception, studies looking into levels of patient satisfaction with the care and treatment they have received have…
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The Talking Points in Dentistry lecture series is back. Following six successful events in May, the popular road-show returns to visit a further five venues this September in Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Edinburgh and Belfast. Places are booking fast, so book a place now to avoid missing out. For 30 years Talking Points in Dentistry has delivered…
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It’s time to wrap up your CPD with the UK’s leading postgraduate education provider, Independent Seminars. CPD Dentistry UK (formerly CPD Essentials) returns to ILEC Conference Centre, London, on 23 January 2015 for a huge annual show designed to get all UK dental professionals up-to-date and on top of their CPD. Join Len D’Cruz, Jimmy…
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The government is backing down on its proposed £2,000 pay cut for foundation dentists in England, according to the British Dental Association (BDA). Following a sustained campaign of petitions and lobbying, the BDA recently informed the Department of Health of its intentions to pursue judicial review proceedings. The Department of Health has now confirmed its…
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News last week that an ‘illegal tooth whitener’, to use the General Dental Council’s (GDC) phrase, had been fined £15,000 made me sit up. The largest fine I have heard of before this was one of £5,000, which magistrates said was in a particularly serious case with ‘significant aggravating features’. The accused, Wayne Roberts, who…
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No matter what size or how old your practice is, reaching out to new and future patients is crucial for every dentist. Even dentists that enjoy strong and reliable levels of repeat business experience natural patient loss as individuals and their families go through life-changes. Therefore, you need to maintain a healthy stream of new…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is seeking to appoint a new appointments committee, comprising a lay chair and three members (one lay and two dental professionals). The GDC, which regulates dental practice in the UK, aims to protect the public by ensuring dental professionals are fit to practise. One of its key functions is to…
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Having recently graduated in July this year, the prospect of entering the world of general dental practice is both exhilarating and exciting. Yet, the reality is that both the reduction in dental foundation training salary and the significant rise in the General Dental Council's (GDC’s) annual retention fee (ARF) will have a dampening effect on…
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FT&A Finance Ltd has announced the appointment of David Brewer to the role of managing director. Already a valuable and key member of the FT&A Finance team, David will continue in his pivotal role in ensuring innovative, flexible and competitive funding solutions are provided to healthcare professionals. With a wealth of experience and knowledge of…
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This summer saw the opening of a fabulous new A-dec showroom in Livingston, making it a first for Scotland. At the official ribbon cutting, Wayne Aho, A-dec vice president of international sales said: ‘The UK and Ireland is an important market globally for A-dec and we are delighted to offer a showroom and education centre…
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I know I’ve been a little doom and gloom lately, questioning why I’m doing my MBA, moaning about the workload and being worried about the exams. But last week my enthusiasm was reignited as we got to do something really innovative and refreshing. We had to pitch a marketing plan for a product of our…
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Following a campaign of petitions and lobbying, the British Dental Associational (BDA) recently informed the Department of Health of its intentions to pursue judicial review proceedings. The Department of Health has now confirmed its intention to back down in a letter to the BDA. Mick Armstrong, chair of the British Dental Association Principal Executive Committee,…
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Colgate and the British Dental Association are partnering during Oral Health Month to raise awareness of the importance of oral health in children. During Oral Health Month, Colgate is re-launching its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures campaign in the UK. This campaign is already running in other countries around the world. Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures programme…
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Dentistry reported how hospital admissions for dental caries in children is a staggering 221 times higher in the worst-performing parts of England than the best. Figures released by the chief medical officer showed that 1,550 under-fives per 100,000 were taken into hospital in Rotherham – a total of 584 youngsters, over a three-year period. But,…
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With only a few weeks to go until the deadline, now is the time to put the finishing touches to your Private Dentistry Award entries. Our judges are looking for the very best that private dentistry in the UK has to offer. If you think you or your practice has something exceptional then we want…
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Editor: what is being done about the large increase in the cost of fitness to practise? Evlynne: We are doing a lot, primarily through a two-strand strategy. About 18 months ago we renegotiated our contract with external law firms and from that we made significant savings. In addition we appointed contract managers who manage these…
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Philips’ sonicare Airfloss – the handheld electronic interdental cleaning device, has been announced as one of the winners of the 2014 Pride Institute Best of Class Technology award in dentistry. The Pride Institute states that the awards ‘recognise the exemplary products and technologies that are rapidly redesigning approaches to patient care and practice management.’ After a…
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Colgate is partnering up with the British Dental Association during Oral Health Month 2014 to raise awareness of the importance of oral health in children. During Oral Health Month, Colgate is re-launching its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures campaign in the UK. This campaign is already running in other countries around the world. The Bright Smiles,…
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We are a group of young dentists that not only feel a duty of care towards our patients but also towards the wider dental community. Dentistry is one of the few disciplines that is filled with true professionals. We understand that being a professional extends beyond our occupational responsibility, being a professional is a way…
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