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Last weekend my attention was drawn to a review in the Guardian of a book by David Walliams titled Demon Dentist. A synopsis of the book says: ‘Alfie is a boy with horrible teeth. 'There is a new dentist in town and everybody loves her, except for Alfie and his friend Gabz. ‘She gives away…
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On 7 November 2013 a great, well earned supper was provided followed by two fantastic presentations. Hosted by Dr Stephen Hancocks, Professors Iain Chapple and Avijit Banerjee brought us up to date with the latest concepts in periodontal risk, oral health assessment and advances in technologies that complement minimally invasive dentistry. Professor Iain Chapple: A brave…
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Here is your chance to see 10 top industry speakers delivering their 10 top tips at this year’s Dentistry Show in Birmingham on 28 February and 1 March. Practice Plan and the Dentistry Show are joining forces to bring you The Business Skills Workshop Theatre packed with 10 top industry speakers ready to reveal their…
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Taking over an established dental practice can be a challenging process. It was a situation that dentist Dr Paula Richardson found herself in when she came to taking over a neglected private practice with a mix of plan providers. Paula, from The Ilchester Dental Practice, talks about her challenges and what helped to overcome them……
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A study conducted by PH Media Group to discover what dental practices are using for audio branding found the most popular voice is female and aged between 30 and 45. It is also empathetic, conversational and warm in tone. The female voice is perceived by customers as soothing and warm, so is particularly appropriate for…
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With the right skills and attributes, a treatment coordinator (TCO) will convert new patients, boost treatment uptake and increase patient retention. Who doesn’t want that for their practice? So, what are the main roles of a TCO and how can they be successfully added into your team? Michael Bentley has been a TCO for more…
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Simon Reynolds has been appointed as commercial director for Patient Plan Direct. Patient Plan Direct offers an efficient, flexible and cost effective means of administering patient capitation and/or maintenance dental plans. The approach has been well received by the dental community since the company inception over four years ago. Conrad Broadbent, managing director of Patient…
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Bookings are now open for the Business Skills Workshop Theatre at the Dentistry Show. Don’t miss your chance to see 10 of the best dental speakers offering 10 top tips on 10 different, business themed topics. This year, Practice Plan and The Dentistry Show are giving you the enviable choice of a spectacular line-up of…
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More and more practices are making the move to become more patient centred – but what does this mean and how can it be achieved? Business of Dentistry Events, part of and run by Practice Plan, will be holding events in March to help you create the perfect patient journey. Changing your practice to become…
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Last week I attended the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) at the British Dental Association (BDA). I suggested in a blog last month that the main reason for this meeting was to amend the articles of association in order that the principal executive committee (PEC) could remove its chairman, Martin Fallowfield. The meeting duly took place.…
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Most dental practices are a close-knit affair when it comes to the team and their working dynamic. Therefore, allegations of bullying within such a team can pose a big impact and highlight questions such as: how should I investigate an allegation of bullying? Is it appropriate to conduct interviews with the alleged bully and witnesses?…
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A number of recent incidents have been brought to the GDC’s attention. Social media, newsletters and email are all communication tools utilised by the GDC. In order to be open and transparent, email addresses of some members of staff are also available on the GDC’s website. The GDC cannot prevent these email addresses from being…
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Krishan is the CEO of Dental Focus, an award-winning company that creates websites specifically for the dental industry. Coming from a background in dentistry, Krishan and his team understand dentists and how to get a practice noticed on a fast paced and crowded internet. As one of this years key speakers, Krishan will be passing…
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NHS England has agreed for Peninsula Community Health (PCH) to provide cover to the 2,500 patients in the Bodmin area who have been left without a dentist, following the immediate closure of George House Practice. Former patients of the closed practice will be contacted by Bodmin Dental to confirm the moving over of treatment. The package will…
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Mr Kumar, oral and maxillofacial surgeon and Mouth Cancer Foundation ambassador, will talk about mouth cancer at 13:00 on 1 March 2014 at the show. Mouth Cancer continues to be one of the top ten most commonly diagnosed cancers affecting nearly 8000 people in the UK every year. Mahesh Kumar said: ‘Mouth cancer can be deadly and…
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The practice will be taking back the awards for Practice of the Year (Ireland), Practice of the Year (Dublin) and Best Website. Founder of Portobello Dental Clinic, Dr Helen Walsh, said: ‘Winning the awards is a huge boost to the clinic. ‘It is absolutely fantastic to be singled out and recognised by your dental contemporaries…
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The aim is to stimulate ideas about the NHS dental service in order to improve oral health, increase access to the NHS dental services and reduce financial problems. To take part in the survey you will need to submit your views by 16 May 2014 to: The online survey Email england.sfcpc@nhs.net Write to Martin Smith, senior programme…
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The partnership is between Plymouth University and Plymouth community healthcare. Dr Poulter, under secretary of state for health, visited the Devonport Dental Education Facility (DEF), one of four DEFs run across Devon and Cornwall. Dental students treat NHS patients under the supervision of qualified dental healthcare professionals as part of their studies. Dental students also…
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Leonard Maguire, a Queen’s University student from Dungannon, has been ranked first across the 16 Dental Schools in the UK and from the Dental Schools in Europe who were assessed. Speaking about his success Leonard said: ‘I am really pleased to have been ranked number one in the UK in the recent Dental Foundation Training…
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