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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…
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The research also suggests, based on a small number of tumour patients, that excessive use of mouthwash may also cause this particular form of cancer. Excessive use is defined as more than three times a day. A new study carried out by researchers at the University of Glasgow Dental School – as part of a…
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Wealth is about mindset, it’s the psychology that gets you to where you want to be in regards to becoming wealthy. Becoming wealthy is an exact science, there are certain laws that govern it. Once you understand, learn and implement these laws, you will attract more money. I have my personal formula that breaks down…
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High Street Salaried England +1.6% +1% (but freeze if on progression pay) Scotland +1.7% +1% (including dentists on progression pay) Wales +1.5% No decision Northern Ireland No decision No decision Health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, sparked anger by rejecting an independent review body's call for an across-the-board 1% rise for salaried and hospital dentists.…
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It is often said you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. And this can often be the case when going private once the initial euphoria of being free from UDAs (units of dental activity) forever has died down. That is not to say it cannot work – it can be a profitable change…
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Fees will rise by up to 3% because the revenue is crucial to 'the delivery of high quality NHS services', health minister Norman Lamb said. The new charges are: Band one course of treatment – up 50p from £18 to £18.50, or an increase of 2.8% Band two course of treatment – up £1.50 from…
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For many, the word hypnosis conjures up images of mysterious men waving pocket watches who are able to make people do ridiculous things for our entertainment. These representations have unfortunately led to a huge number of misconceptions and fears regarding hypnosis. The main aim of hypnotherapy is not to manipulate the patient, but to give…
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The Dental Defence Union (DDU), which indemnifies dental professionals and pays compensation on their behalf, issued the warning as it revealed it had paid out £2.8 million in compensation, and a similar amount in legal fees, to settle 126 claims between 2008-2012. The DDU said the average cost of a compensation claim had risen over…
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The choice of toothpaste can influence how effectively dental decay is prevented, according to new advice to be issued to dental professionals. A range of recommendations issued by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), which is part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, also recognises the effect social background has on dental health and calls for greater…
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The research shows a significant shift in the provision of dental care, with 81% of practitioners planning to offer private services to patients and 63% of dentists now expecting private practices to be more profitable then NHS practices in five years time. Dentists are showing concerns over the funding for the proposed new NHS…
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Practice Plan has lined up some of the best speakers to host its forthcoming events. Topics range from websites and marketing, to management and how to take control of your business, there’s something for everyone! Emma John, the award-winning practice manager and customer service expert, will show practices how to give front desk teams the…
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Established in 2005 in Ireland, Smiles currently provides comprehensive dental care to patients from 77 practices throughout the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland, the deal will see Oasis enter the dental market in the Republic of Ireland. Justin Ash, CEO at Oasis Healthcare Group, said: 'We believe this is outstanding news…
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The research into study-related debt, carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA), also found students who sat their final-year exams in 2012-13 had an average debt of £24,734 at the end of their studies. Around half of all these said they had experienced financial difficulties during their degrees. In addition to £9,000 a-year tuition…
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For more than 60 years, Oral-B has continued to create oral care solutions to help dental professionals provide great products for their patients’ oral health. This year, at the annual British Dental Conference and Exhibition, Oral-B is introducing to dental professionals three of its latest advancements at the largest UK dental conference. Firstly, there’s the…
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Dr Miller will formally assume presidency of the association on 10 April at its annual conference in Manchester. He will be the British Dental Association's (BDA) 128th president, succeeding Dr Barry McGonigle. Commenting on his inauguration Dr Miller said: 'It is an honour to be taking up the presidency of the association and I look forward…
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Running a private dental practice can offer its own challenges, especially one where you’re administering your own dental membership plan. Dr Teresa Day, from the dental group Appledore Dental Clinic, discusses the challenges in doing just that and what helped to overcome them. ‘We had always been a private practice, and made the choice more…
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Dentist, Sir Paul Beresford, revealed the low take-up of the programme to guard against the human papillomavirus (HPV), in his Surrey constituency. Sir Paul is already pressing for the vaccine to be extended to all boys, warning that HPV-related oral cancers are sharply on the rise in the UK. That idea is currently being explored…
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The King’s Fund suggestion last week that patients should be charged for GP (General Practitioner) visits has stirred up some controversy. It came on top of a report published by the think tank Reform, co-authored by former health minister Lord Warner, which said that such a charge could raise £2bn a year. All this was…
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A group of dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have worked with those who care for loved ones with dementia, to enable them to ensure that their charges maintain good oral hygiene. The second-year students worked with the Alzheimer’s Society in Plymouth, who put the students in touch with local…
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