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Join leading industry consultant Emma John for an event that is guaranteed to boost your business. Emma will teach your whole practice team how to provide the highest levels of customer service and develop your front desk team so they have the skills to convert potential patients into bookings in the diary. The ‘Give your…

There are growing calls to protect the teeth of pupils by outlawing cans of pop and other damaging drinks on the playground, a move that could also cut obesity. The British Dental Health Foundation recently urged the Government to impose a ban, praising head teachers at two schools that had acted on energy drinks. Dinner…

Having received information on Thrive, I was keen to discover how it could help improve my practice as a business. At the time, we weren’t using Exact to its full potential – our recall process was not properly managed and as a consequence, our turnover had dropped by 20% during the previous 18 months. I…

Having published the new Standards for the Dental Team in September 2013, the General Dental Council (GDC) has developed a mobile site dedicated to the standards. The mobile site displays the standards themselves, as well the interactive focus on standards content, currently available on the main GDC site. It is specifically designed for use on…

This is a potentially worrying issue for some dentists because if HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) is successful in its challenge, any reduction in the valuation could be taxed by up to 59%. Alan Suggett (pictured), a partner in accountants UNW LLP and a member of NASDAL’s (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants & Lawyers)…

As well as the challenge of writing and placing a job advertisement for a new member of staff to join your dental practice, there is also the task of sifting through applications, interviews and deciding between candidates. All of these things cost your practice time and money. Dental practices often have a short time frame…

A commission, set up by the King's Fund has warned that 'hard choices' will be necessary to overhaul a health and social care system no longer fit-for-purpose. Its five-strong team, led by Kate Barker, a former Bank of England economist, suggests more patient charges may be needed to ease a continuing cash squeeze. They could…

It has been a torrid year for the British Dental Association (BDA), following the introduction of a controversial membership structure. The annual general meeting (AGM), with its report by chief executive, Peter Ward, was an opportunity to be open with members, tell them what went wrong and reassure them that the BDA is now on…

Short-term absence may cause a hiccup in the day-to-day running of your practice but, in the long-term, it can have a larger, costlier impact on your business. The latest government statistics reveal that, on average, as many as 960,000 employees were on sick leave for a month or more each year between October 2010 and…

Speaking at the 2014 British Dental Conference and Exhibition in Manchester, Dr Mick Armstrong argued that: 'The dental profession is facing a burgeoning challenge in which a double standard between the professionalism expected of it, and the lack of professionalism with which it is too-often treated, is emerging.' Citing examples of the inadequate funding uplifts…

As practice owners and leaders we know our businesses inside out. From the day-to-day tasks, such as booking appointments, to the more complex issues of cash flow and forward planning, we are familiar with everything that happens – nobody could know more about our practice. When it comes to marketing material, many principals feel it…

The University of Buckingham has withdrawn its support for the Leicester Dental Teaching Academy (LDTA) at the Phoenix arts centre. The university had accredited the £176,000 five-year course to train dentists, which had been due to commence in September 2012. The academy's opening date has been shelved after discussions with the General Dental Council, and…

IDEM Singapore 2014 saw more than 500 exhibitors from 38 countries showcasing the latest innovations in clinical dentistry, dental technology and patient care across every segment of the dental market, covering restorative and preventive treatments, surgical procedures and equipment, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and laboratory tools. The IDEM Singapore trade fair was the largest staged at…

Key points Prototype contracts will start in 2015 Change will be evolutionary not revolutionary Online consultation documents out in a few weeks Capitation will be central to remuneration 'Don’t mistake my caution for hesitancy' said Earl Howe.   Echoing the famous first world war saying, health minister, Earl Howe, urged all dentists to become involved…

The award was given to Professor (Dr) Mahesh Verma by the president of India, with Professor Verma winning the award due to his immense contribution in the field of dental sciences. Professor Verma was instrumental in setting up one of the best dental institutes in India, starting from a very small dental department at Maulana Azad…

Colgate chose The 2014 British Dental Conference and Exhibition to introduce its ground-breaking step change in the fight against caries, the new and unique Colgate innovation – Sugar Acid Neutraliser technology. Colgate held a preview event to introduce Sugar Acid Neutraliser technology prior to the scientific symposium in the conference programme, ‘New Strategies for Caries Prevention’. Dr…

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) issued the advice after being notified of a number of complaints resulting from confusion about a patient’s exemption from charges. Nick Torlot, DDU dento-legal adviser, said: ‘Fees are a common cause of complaint in dental practise. ‘Recently, we have seen an increase in calls from members whose patients have had…

From 6 April 2014, the lifetime allowance (LTA), the maximum pension savings can qualify for tax relief, reduced from £1.5m to £1.25m. The annual allowance (AA), the maximum annual contribution to a pension scheme that qualifies for tax relief, reduced as well from £50,000 to £40,000. Anyone over these limits may face a tax charge…