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Are you struggling to get a bank loan for a practice purchase? If so, David Brewer, shares his thoughts on what you could do if this situation arises. Getting the right bank loan Dentists often go directly to their own bank for a business loan with the bank rejecting them based on their credit policy.…
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In response to the many enquiries we have received regarding the effectiveness of Clinisept+ against coronavirus we are releasing this statement on coronavirus. Clinisept+ professional oral cleanser and hygienic rinse Clinisept+ has been rigorously and independently tested and proven to be highly effective in killing all enveloped viruses, including Coronavirus, in under 15 seconds. Clinisept+…
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With fantastic Planmeca promotions available right now and running all the way through to the end of April, there really is no better time to embark on your digital journey. Take advantage of these special offers as we make it easy for you to delve into the world of digital. Free laptop A free laptop…
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Among the many industry-leading brands from the Straumann Group is the Axiom Multi Level implant system, which Anthogyr manufactures. The portfolio incorporates an array of products that provide highly intelligent surgical and prosthetic solutions using Axiom dental implants. They are designed to enable optimal management and stability of both soft and hard tissues, delivering predictable…
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A recent customer survey reinforces why Diamond Carve is the ideal alternative to amalgam, Kemdent explains. Kemdent recently conducted a customer survey amongst its many regular Diamond Carve customers. The aim was to find out exactly what they thought about Diamond Carve. And also to see if it needed any changes to make it even…
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The British Orthodontic Society has cautiously welcomed the GDC’s statement earlier this week on ‘direct-to-consumer orthodontics’. In its statement, the GDC says direct-to-consumer orthodontics still requires face-to-face interaction. It also points out that orthodontic treatment is the practice of dentistry, requiring registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). ‘The British Orthodontic Society has made representations…
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The UK government will unlock stocks of face masks to ease the pressure on supply problems facing UK dentistry. It claims the Department of Health and Social Care has significant central reserves built up in preparation for Brexit. Government kept these stockpiles as part of the supply for hospitals, but out of reach for primary…
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Fifty per cent of patients suffering from dentine hypersensitivity don’t report their pain (Colgate Palmolive date on file). There are a number of possible reasons why patients may stay silent (Beaton, Freeman and Humphris, 2014) including them thinking ‘I don’t want to bother my dentist’ or ‘my teeth hurt sometimes, it must just be me’. This…
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Aesthetic Dentistry Today explores the latest research on facial thread lifting. These abstracts have been compiled from a search on Pubmed using the keywords teeth whitening, teeth bleaching, and aesthetic. Facial thread lifting with suture suspension Tavares JP, Oliveira CACP, Torres RP, Bahmad F Jr (2017)Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 83(6): 712-719 Introduction The increased interest in…
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Direct to consumer orthodontics should still include face to face interaction before treatment begins, the GDC says. A recent growth in ‘teledentistry’ has led the dental regulator to state its position on the practice. It says that orthodontic treatment is the practice of dentistry, which requires registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). ‘We have…
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As the biggest reader campaign in UK dentistry continues, it’s time to start thinking about who gets your support in the Dentistry Top 50. The Dentistry Top 50 has returned, and voting is already well underway as the cold weather takes hold. But it’s a marathon, not a sprint. There’s a long way to go…
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The North of England Dentistry Show is heading to Manchester on the 11 July for its inaugural bow. The biggest dental exhibition in the region for years, the North of England Dentistry Show will be held at the Manchester Central conference centre. Furthermore, some of the key reasons to attend include: Completely free-to-attend Six lecture…
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Oxfordshire’s Health Improvement Partnership Board is discussing plans to become the first smoke-free county in the UK. Action on Smoking and Health believes smoking costs Oxfordshire residents £121.7m every year. Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Strategy outlines plans to become smoke free by 2025, becoming the first county to do so. Ansaf Azhar, Oxfordshire county council’s director…
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Bhavin Patel discusses how testing the NHS prototype contract affected him as an associate working at Woodford Dental Care. Watch the video under this article where Bhavin explains his experience working as an associate in a prototype practice. Woodford Dental Care decided to involve itself in the dental pilots in 2011. Before any involvement in…
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Jeffrey Sulitzer, CCO for Smiledirectclub, risks losing his license after a two-year California dental board investigation. The state accuses him of violating state law, defrauding state dental regulators and acting with gross negligence towards patients. It also goes on to accuse Mr Sulitzer of ‘aiding and abetting’ Smiledirectclub in the unlicensed practice of dentistry. ‘We…
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Enamel Pro Prophy Paste, from Premier Dental Products Company, claims to offer a lustrous smile to your patients. Premier Dental says Enamel Pro Prophy Paste is the only prophy paste with ACP technology offering 31% more fluoride uptake. The innovative remineralisation paste is also uniquely formulated to deliver ACP (amorphous calcium phosphate). Three top doctors…
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Pre-mixed alcoholic drinks sold in supermarkets contain up to nine teaspoons of sugar in 250ml, new research shows. Action on Sugar, who carried out the study, consequently believes the alcoholic drinks should now come under the sugar tax. It points to a double hit to consumer’s health, coming from both the sugar and the alcohol.…
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Looking to update your surgery, refurbish the practice or relocate? Now is the perfect time, with Hague Dental offering an incredible deal on the A-dec 500 dental chair. Why the new A-dec 500? In 2004, A-dec first introduced the A-dec 500, its top-of-the-range, innovative and uniquely designed chair, to the dental market. It is a…
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Dental practice sales jumped in value for the fifth quarter in a row, the latest NASDAL goodwill survey shows. The latest quarter shows goodwill as a percentage of fee income for deals done has jumped to 157%. Despite this jump in deals done, the latest practice valuations show a massive drop to 132% of goodwill.…
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