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The launch of the Dentistry Scotland Awards 2014

The Dentistry Scotland Awards are back for 2014 The Dentistry Scotland Awards are a celebration of all that is good in Scottish dentistry and reward exceptional achievements within the profession. The awards allow dental professionals to self-nominate or refer a colleague, team, practice or laboratory, if they believe they deserve acknowledgement for efforts within the…

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Raising the bar

Given David’s background in technology and healthcare, in 2012 he was invited to oversee the formation of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) – a specialist trade association for corporate dental companies and dental groups. The ADG now consists of 10 members, all of whom have to meet strict membership criteria, which includes supporting the…

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Dentists would not recommend dentistry

Around three quarters of dentists (74%) think that the increasing cost of training and education, combined with the falling financial incentives, will deter future generations from joining the profession, according to a new study by Wesleyan, specialist financial services provider for dentists. Almost a third of dentists (31%) say they would not recommend the profession…

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Feeling fabulous?

The Fabyouless Card brings together an extensive network of providers, including spas, clinics, salons, gyms and personal trainers nationwide; with potential customers who want to use their services. It’s a marriage made in heaven! The beauty, hair and fitness professionals offer 25% off and/or two-for-one offers, and unlike daily-deal/wheeler-dealer sites, Fabyouless Cardholders will always be…

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Supporting charitable dentistry

  As a long-standing supporter of the charity’s work Dentisan has recently made a sizeable donation that will help with Bridge2aid’s dental training programmes in the Mwanza region of Tanzania. This money makes possible the continued training of rural-based health workers, who provide safe access to dental pain relief for thousands of disadvantaged people who…

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Looking for new patients?… Just ask!

One of the biggest challenges to have emerged in the dental market over the past three years has been the need to attract more new patients. As a problem largely created by the economic downturn, attracting new patients is something that few dentists have ever needed to seriously consider. In the past, the general dental…

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On course for innovative thinking

Tracey Lennemann is committed to staying one step ahead in the dental practice and is keen to share her vision with colleagues at the Innovations in Dentistry Symposium. She reveals: ‘Both lectures are going to challenge you to think about what you’re doing and give you a different perspective. Where are you going and where…

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Never too late to get in shape

Jon Wilding, business information and compliance manager at DPAS Dental Plans, has been determined to prove that it’s never too late to improve your fitness. Having worked in an office environment for over 15 years, Jon began to realise that his somewhat sedentary lifestyle was starting to take its toll, so in August 2013 he…

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Endodontics: sharing a new philosophy

An endodontic specialist of great repute, Professor Gambarini’s enthusiasm for his subject of choice is contagious. Excited to be coming to the UK this July to be speaking to delegates about a novel approach to canal instrumentation, during his presentation Professor Gambarini will demonstrate the advantages of the new technique, as well as explaining the…

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Boost your whitening knowledge

If you are looking for an all-encompassing educational event where you can minimise your time out of the practice, and maximise your learning experience, this event is for you. Nine expert speakers will blow your mind with their expert knowledge on anything from social media and marketing to whitening and how to sell whitening to…

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National oral health award winners

A group of dental students have won a national oral health award relating to their project regarding Sjögren’s Syndrome. The students, from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, presented a poster on the subject at the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) spring conference in Cardiff. Accompanying the poster was a…

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Make dentist visits like a shopping trip

My eyes were drawn to a recent article in The Times with the headline: ‘Make visits to the dentist more like a supermarket trip’. Conjures up images, doesn’t it? Perhaps some BOGOF, buy one filling, get one free. No, we already have that, it's called a UDA (unit of dental activity). The article quoted Bill…

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Its all about the education

Gaby Ugarte is the hygienist at a private practice in the Hertfordshire town of Potters Bar. The team at Selbourne Dental Surgery consists of two full-time dentists, one part-time dentist, Gaby, four dental nurses and two receptionists. The practice also employs specialists providing sedation treatments and implantology. Gaby sees her role as an essential component…

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Have your say on the GDC’s Standards for Specialty Education

The General Dental Council (GDC) would like to hear your views on its draft Standards for Specialty Education. The consultation will run from 1 May 2014 until 23 July 2014. The Standards for Specialty Education outlines what the GDC expects of education and training providers delivering programmes that lead to a certificate of completion of…

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New president announced

Mike McGlynn will replace Barry Appleby, who is the outgoing president. Of his appointment, Mike said: ‘I’m delighted and honoured to be taking over as DTA president, especially so as this year marks our 25th anniversary, and I look forward to working with colleagues on the executive team to support our members.’  Mike qualified at Matthew Boulton…

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Join the Simplyendo coaching programme

Endodontics, do you love it or hate it? Can you relate to the following statements: I don't look forward to endodontics especially molar root canal treatment I worry about what I will see on the post obturation radiograph to see how things have gone Why can't I find all those root canals? Why is everything…

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One thousand more chances to save a life

The Scottish Government is delivering 97 machines, after more than 1,500 Scots died in the community last year after suffering a cardiac arrest. The locations of the defibrillators will also be mapped by ambulance staff so call handlers can direct people to the nearest one, while patients wait for paramedics to arrive. They can be…

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A hygienist’s responsibility

The importance of dental hygiene is changing. Direct access has been approved and hygienists are opening their own practices. The dental health care system is evolving and your role is greatly increasing within its boundaries. It has been estimated that at least half of the adult population in the UK has some degree of periodontal…

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National oral health award scooped

The students, from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, presented a poster on the subject at the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) spring conference in Cardiff. Accompanying the poster was a description of the project, which saw the students work with the local group of those with the condition. Robert…


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