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The study, conducted by Humphrey and Co, a NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) firm, looked at the profits of 600 practices (made up of 650 principals and 600 associates) around the UK. The average net profit per principal for an NHS practice came to £125,958 for 2012/13 and £124,086 for a…
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Water fluoridation has been given a resounding vote of confidence in a new report published by Public Health England (PHE). The report shows that tooth decay is less common where water supplies are fluoridated – and children are far less likely to need hospital admission to deal with dental disease. Nor do the findings, published yesterday…
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Practice Plan, UK specialist practice-branded membership plan provider, will be on show at this year’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition in Manchester from 10-12 April. Come and see us on stand C60, fresh from the Dentistry Show, and see how we can help you to develop and grow your business. Here to help Whether you’re…
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People living in fluoridated areas in the UK have lower levels of tooth decay, and children are far more likely to avoid the trauma of having diseased teeth removed under general anaesthesia than those living in non-fluoridated areas, a new report published by Public Health England today confirms. The report, welcomed by the British Dental…
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The report says it provides further reassurance that water fluoridation is a safe and effective public health measure (Public Health England, 2014). Key findings are that for five-year-olds there are on average 15% fewer with tooth decay in fluoridated areas than non-fluoridated areas. In addition, when deprivation and ethnicity are taken into account, 28% fewer…
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Back in 1998, Cahill Dental Care Centre in Bolton, was an extremely hectic and stressful place to work. Struggling to try to see as many patients as possible on the NHS, they had four dentists, two hygienists and numerous nurses and receptionists for support. Profits were low, stress levels were through the roof and the…
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By altering the legal trading structure of a business from a sole trader to a limited company, it becomes a freestanding entity entirely separate from those who own or run it. This process is called incorporation. There are many advantages associated with incorporation, such as having more beneficial options for paying wages. Incorporation also means…
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The Practice Plan events team is proud to announce that this year’s Practice Management Conferences will be held in Bolton on 6 June, Oxford on 27 June and Edinburgh on 7 November. After previous years, the 2014 conferences are expected to be bigger and better than before. Speakers already confirmed this year are Krishan Joshi…
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The new R&S Supralight LED is a high powered, cordless LED light curing unit available in four vibrant colours: red, blue, silver or black. This powerful LED light provides fast, reliable curing with nine preset times for ease of use and a choice of pulsed, progressive or full power modes to suit any operational requirement.…
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Visitors to this year’s Dentistry Show were in for a real treat as Practice Plan quadrupled its attendance with, not one, but two exhibition stands, a Business Skills Workshop Theatre and a re-creation of the famous Amarillo video. With cocktails flowing and a choice of 10 top speakers all delivering their 10 top tips to…
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Mick Armstrong and I are friends. Last week he was elected as the chair of the British Dental Association's (BDA) Principal Executive Committee (PEC). Even though he is now described as the head of the profession, I hope we can still be friends and enjoy a pint and a joke as we always have. He…
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Perio-Nutrition is pleased to announce four new dates for Nutrition and Implant Master Classes coming soon through May-November 2014 with Juliette Reeves. The focus of the nutrition study day is an introduction to clinical nutrition for the dental hygienist/therapist to enable the inclusion of nutrition in the management of chronic inflammation and periodontal disease…
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For over 120 years Kerr's inspiration has been to develop and manufacture a wide range of high quality dental products for your practice. Kerr is committed to advancing aesthetic dentistry through education and sustainable solutions in consultation with wet-gloved clinicians. This partnership approach is the inspiration behind decades of standard-setting products that make up Kerr’s…
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Abstract The use of sugar-free gum provides a proven anti-caries benefit, but other oral health effects are less clearly elucidated. Chewing sugar-free chewing gum promotes a strong flow of stimulated saliva, which helps to provide a number of dental benefits: first, the higher flow rate promotes more rapid oral clearance of sugars; second, the high…
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Over the last ten years the impact of periodontal disease on systemic health has been the focus of intense interest, with research investigating associations between periodontal inflammation and cardiovascular disease (Meale, 1999), diabetes (Saito et al, 2004) and adverse pregnancy outcomes (Offenbacher et al, 1996). More recently further associations have been suggested with systemic diseases and conditions that…
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Oral health charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, is delighted to announce the return of National Smile Month and a new-look website for 2014. The UK’s largest oral health campaign is set to take place between 19 May and 19 June, and aims to make a significant impact improving oral health at grassroots level and…
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National dental associations (NDA), practicing dentists, students, governments, oral care companies and members of the public have come together to celebrate healthy smiles, promote worldwide awareness of oral health and educate about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Amongst the highlights this year will be an attempt to break a national record for the…
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World Oral Health Day has been celebrated through more than 150 activities worldwide today. National Dental Associations (NDA), practising dentists, students, governments, oral care companies and members of the public have come together to celebrate healthy smiles, promote worldwide awareness of oral health and educate about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Amongst…
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Saliva is a vital body fluid, without it, continued healthy functioning of the oral cavity would not be possible. The multiple functions of saliva relate both to its fluid characteristics and specific components. As a fluid, saliva facilitates mastication, bolus formation, swallowing, lubrication of the mucosa and speech. Specific components of saliva contribute to antimicrobial…
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