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Since direct access got the green light in May, some DCPs are now permitted to plan treatment for patients for all skills included in their scope of practice (what they are trained and competent to do), without a prescription from a dentist or the patient having to see a dentist first. What does this REALLY…
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Wesleyan Bank, part of Wesleyan Assurance Society, is launching a bespoke commercial loan service in response to demand from dentists. Wesleyan provides specialist financial advice and services to dentists, doctors, lawyers and teachers. Steve Deutsch, managing director of Wesleyan Bank, said: 'At a time when many mainstream banks are either unable or unwilling to lend…
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The nationwide investigation into dental treatment fees is back! Dentistry magazine and dentistry.co.uk is undertaking another full-scale survey into fees charged by dental practices throughout the UK – and we need your help. We would be very grateful if you could help us produce an accurate scope of dentistry fees in the UK by completing…
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Statistics released by the Department of Health reveal costly delays that could jeopardise the lives of suspected head and neck cancer patients. According to the 2012/13 Cancer Waiting Times annual report, 1,252 suspected head and neck cancer patients had to wait longer than three weeks to be seen by a specialist, a delay that could…
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Henry Schein UK announced that it supported James Goolnik’s first dental outreach to provide essential dental care and equipment to Malawians in association with Dentaid, a charity which aims to improve world oral health. James Goolnik led a team of eight passionate dental professionals on a 10-day trip to Malawi in July. Their first destination…
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It’s not an easy decision to make but nevertheless, dentist, Dr Tim Doswell from The Smile Spa dental practice in Stockton-on-Tees, decided that 2013 would be the year he competes in an Iron Man challenge. Over the past eight months, Tim has trained intensively for the gruelling course which includes; 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile…
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Cosmetic dentistry is a rapidly expanding industry with an estimated £1.5 billion spent each year in the UK alone. However, according to MDDUS dental adviser, Doug Hamilton, while provision of cosmetic treatment can be a hugely satisfying aspect of dentistry, managing the expectations of patients, who may be searching for the perfect smile, can present…
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Deborah Lyle to speak at the BSDHT Conference 2013 Ageing is, of course, inevitable, but doing so gracefully is not a guarantee. Research into the natural process has led us to recommend what people of certain ages should eat, what exercise they should do and what activities they should avoid in order to prevent physical…
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A London dental practice recently featured in an episode of Channel 4’s ‘How not to get old’ series. In the show, the team at Unted Smiles Centre at Lister House in the West End's Wimpole Street helped a woman regain her smile with a set of permanent fixed teeth. Using the Fixed Teeth in a…
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A total of 1,947 dental care professionals (DCPs) are today unable to work in dentistry. Why? Because they failed to comply with the requirement to declare the required number of continuing professional development (CPD) hours. The General Dental Council (GDC) was pretty upbeat about this saying that the first full CPD cycle had seen ‘huge…
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More than 35,000 (35,733) dental care professionals (DCPs) have declared they have met the General Dental Council’s (GDC) continuing professional development (CPD) requirements, demonstrating a commitment to their on-going development as dental professionals. CPD is a legal requirement and by 31 July 2013, those in the 2008-13 cycle needed to have completed 150 hours of…
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Baker Heath Associates (BHA), the developers of Pearl Dental Software have been investigating the use of ‘Speech Recognition’ within their dental charting with a view to allowing practitioners to record the charting via a remote headset. The idea being that the charted symbols would then automatically appear on the chart without having to use traditional…
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Unregistered members of the dental team have been 'left in the dark' with the General Dental Council's new Standards for the Dental Team. The Campaign for Administrative Standards and Professional Education for Receptions and practice managers, (CASPER) says the GDC's new Standards, to be implemented from 30 September 2013, do not provide sufficient guidance on…
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This October, the London Tooth Wear Centre is offering complimentary tooth wear consultations (while appointments last) as part of its Tooth Wear Awareness Month. The aim of Tooth Wear Awareness Month is to raise national awareness of this growing problem. The most recent statistics from the Adult Dental Health Survey, 2009 indicate that over…
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Dinner party stress is a rising phenomenon, with Brits believing that hosting a dinner party is a more stressful experience than visiting the dentist, going for a job interview and taking a driving test. This dinner party anxiety, or 'hostess-itis', stems from the amount of pressure we place on ourselves to host the perfect party. …
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Dental professionals know that chewing sugarfree gum after eating and drinking is clinically proven* to maintain healthy pH levels and defend against plaque acid attacks, but do patients? The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme is dedicated to assisting dental professionals in their vocation to improve the oral health of their patients, and is making it as…
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Dental professionals know that chewing sugarfree gum after eating and drinking is clinically proven* to maintain healthy pH levels and defend against plaque acid attacks, but do patients? The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme is dedicated to assisting dental professionals in their vocation to improve the oral health of their patients, and is making it as…
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Today, the Mouth Cancer Foundation announces The Red House Dental Practice in Malton, North Yorkshire as its ‘Practice of the Month’. The Red House Dental Practice has gone above and beyond to implement the charity’s Mouth Cancer Screening Accreditation Scheme so was chosen from all dental practices across the UK who have signed up to…
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The entry deadline for the most thrilling awards ceremony in dentistry is almost upon us, but you can still enter now, before it’s too late! Round up your dental team and give your practice the spotlight it deserves, or enter in an individual category. Whichever category you choose, winning a dental award can have outstanding…
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