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Why we ought to consider ‘employment’ status for some dental associates
Dentists should be involved in the argument over the employment status of associates, Neel Kothari says. By now some of you…
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There’s a new normal for responsible business
The latest move from Blackrock could create a new shift in direction for businesses, Mark Topley says. Every now and then something pops up…
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NASDAL figures – are dentists overpaid?
Michael Watson questions whether the BDA is ‘crying wolf’ over the pay of dental practice owners. The annual NASDAL (National Association…
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Sugar advertising ban now more likely
We are long overdue action from the Government to tackle obesity and in turn child decay, Michael Watson says. According…
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Another two years of prototype testing
With an additional two years of prototypes planned, Nigel Jones questions when enough is enough. The invitation from NHS England…
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Rising above stress in the surgery
Following on from yesterday’s article about knowing whether you’re burnt out, Emma Courtney explains how to avoid stress in your daily…
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Burnt out? How would you know?
Emma Courtney questions whether you might be burnt out, and whether you know you’re burnt out. There’s a good chance…
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Close encounters of the fourth kind
The Department of Health and Social Care has missed an opportunity by repeating exactly the same model in the next…
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Patient charges being increased
An increase in patient charges could encourage dentists to take on more children, Michael Watson says. Late last Friday, the Department of…
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Skin in the game
There’s less ‘skin in the game’ now in dentistry because of the current NHS dental contract, Alun Rees says. I…
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It’s time to start supporting International Women’s Day
Liz Kay calls for people to start respecting International Women’s Day. Today (8 March) is International Women’s Day. And I am…
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Hygienists and therapists should be able to prescribe medicines
Why can’t dental health professionals supply and administer specified medicines under ‘exemptions’, Michael Watson questions. At a study day in…
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Should we split claims to maximise UDAs?
The current ambiguous NHS system leaves ethically-minded dentists carrying the burden, Neel Kothari argues. One of the most debated topics…
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Dear Barry – talking techniques: the better option
Dear Barry – how can I encourage my patients to choose the best treatment option instead of the cheapest? When talking…
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The problem with young dentists…
It might not be the young dentists at fault, it may be the older dentists getting in the way, Alun…
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Time for a sugar tax rethink
Money raised by the sugar tax should be invested in oral health strategies, not encouraging physical activity, Michael Watson says.…
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Seventy per cent of dentists plan to leave the NHS within five years
With many dentists reflecting on their future in the profession, Nigel Jones wonders how the Government is going to provide NHS…
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LDC chair leaves dental prototypes
After the Department of Health launched the fourth wave of prototypes, Michael Watson reflects on how reforming the dental contract is going.…
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The empowered principal – the growth mindset
Neil Sikka explains how you can help to change your practice’s mindset. Last month we looked at how adopting a…
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