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NASDAL, the National Association for Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers, has issued new guidance to help dentists understand the complexities of incorporation. If you are considering incorporation or want to check that the advice you have been given is accurate, consult the guidance on the NASDAL website – www.nasdal.org.uk/docs/NASDAL-Guidance-Incorporation.pdf. The two NASDAL members who have compiled…
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The Dental Laboratories Association and the British Association of Clinical Dental Technology launched a campaign in December 2011 to crack down on the growing scourge of illegal dentistry in the UK. The BACDT created the website – www.dentureprofessionals.org – and have been overwhelmed by the support they have received from trade companies, healthcare professionals and the…
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The Personal Dental Services Pilots are an example of how a practice can be affected by government schemes. PDS piloting is centred around arrangements for local needs in each community which denotes that no two PDS pilot practices are likely to be identical. With the dental industry changing so rapidly, government influence is a key…
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A number of updates to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s 2011 Autumn Statement should make interesting reading to any practice principals who keep a close eye on their finances. Gordon Brown’s dream of Compulsory Employer Pensions comes true for bigger businesses from 2013. Ultimately, every business in the UK will be obliged to make payments into…
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A retired dentist is looking for fellow clinicians to set up a group in the UK. Philip Weisberger, a regular contributor to Dentistry magazine and retired north London dentist, is keen to encourage more interest in www.retiringdentists.com – a website set up in the States for dentists who have left behind a career in dentistry…
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Dentist and Stanley Kubrick fans Girk and Kathy Baytug had a dream of developing a modern ‘space age’ dental practice. As part of the briefing process, the architects were simply given a DVD of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film, 2001: A Space Odyssey and asked to follow the design. Girk asked Mellor Architects director Brian Shiach,…
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It’s not easy selecting the right healthcare provider when you are surrounded by so much choice. We’re used to comparison sites for holidays or insurance with their corresponding smartphone applications (or ‘apps’), but for the first time ever it is now possible to search locations, compare skills and experience, and book appointments with over 5,000…
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Top dentists James Goolnik and Seema Sharma have been added to the fantastic array of speakers at Dentistry LIVE (www.dentistrylive.co.uk), being staged in London on 25-26 May. This new and exciting session has been added to the hands-on and workshop track; the seminar is entitled Passionate about Dentistry? James Goolnik is a past-president of the British Academy…
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Less than half of all adults have an acceptable oral hygiene routine. That’s according to dental health experts. Figures from the Adult Dental Health Survey reveal that common dental products such as mouthwash and dental floss aren’t being used as part of an all-round routine, with just 31% of people using mouthwash and just 22%…
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Less than half of all adults have an acceptable oral hygiene routine. That’s according to dental health experts. Figures from the Adult Dental Health Survey reveal that common dental products such as mouthwash and dental floss aren’t being used as part of an all-round routine, with just 31% of people using mouthwash and just 22%…
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Judy Carroll investigates periodontal therapy and the changing face of the dental hygiene profession The role of the dental hygienist is changing rapidly, thanks to technological advances and the ever-emerging literature on confirmed oral-systemic links. The days of blind root instrumentation, and being kept in a dark box of imposed clinical limitations, are now gone.…
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There are many opinions about the importance of kissing and the effect thereof; it is widely believed that a passionate kiss not only improves the mood of the persons involved, but also helps reduce stress and headache, accelerates the bloodstream, boosts the immune system and strengthens the enamel of the teeth! But, during a kiss,…
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Dental hygienists are being urged to help patients quit smoking as No Smoking Day approaches. No Smoking Day takes place on 14 March 2012 and recently merged with the British Heart Foundation – the slogan is ‘take the leap’ and smokers will be urged to do this on 29 February – leap year day and…
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Wrigley’s Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) is undertaking a number of research projects designed to gain a better understanding of dental professionals’ awareness of the benefits of chewing sugarfree gum after eating and drinking. The results of this on-going research will form the basis of a fresh approach to communicating with dental professionals, in order to…
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Leading dental negligence law firm, the Dental Law Partnership, (DLP), has strengthened its dento-legal team with the appointment of two new dento-legal advisors. Kalpa Patel, from Shenfield, and Sheetal Kumar, from St Albans, who are based in DLP’s Elstree office, have joined the 40-strong firm and will provide advice in all clinical aspects relating to…
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Swiss Dentacare has introduced a super-mini starter kit for clinicians embarking on IPR treatment. Modern clear aligner systems require precise, exact enamel reduction for successful treatment outcomes. Swiss Dentacare offers a safe and predictable method to achieve these goals. The kit comprises of an EVA handpiece with five double-sided autoclavable diamond-coated blades ranging from 15…
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The new Hammacher easy-lift aligner retriever is now available from Torque Orthodontics. This upmarket metal alloy retainer retriever is an excellent tool for the removal of clear aligners. It may be used on Invisalign, Clearstep, Orthocaps and all major manufacturers of aligner systems, as well as vacuum-formed retainers such as Essix etc.* Private treatment deserves…
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Vincent Albane, a French-based company founded in 1966, specialises in the production and sale of medical, health and beauty uniforms. Since its creation, Vincent Albane is well known for the exceptional quality and long-lasting life of its products. Vincent Albane does its best to satisfy the tastes of all its customers by offering a large…
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Dentists are being urged to help patients quit smoking as No Smoking Day approaches. No Smoking Day takes place on 14 March 2012 and recently merged with the British Heart Foundation – the slogan is ‘take the leap’ and smokers will be urged to do this on 29 February – leap year day and prepare…
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