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Wake-up call for MPs on childrens’ oral health
Michael Watson reports on the Westminster debate last week about childrens’ oral health. MPs received a wake-up call on the…
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In praise of elitism
UK dentistry should also start recognising those that don’t seek awards, Alun Rees says. It’s the season of elitism, Nobel…
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It’s not about the coffee
We need to stop selling dentistry and start selling the benefits of dentistry, Kevin Lewis says. Isn’t it strange when…
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Quota of NHS dental treatments
The 2006 dental contract removes any incentive to take on new patients, Michael Watson says. The departing medical director of…
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Where are you spending your money and why?
Is your advertising targeting the right people or are you wasting your budget, Alun Rees questions ‘Half the money I…
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Rising to the complaints challenge
John Makin talks through the dos and don’ts of patient complaint handling. NHS complaints about dental treatment in England have…
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BDIA Showcase – a generational gap
Is the future of dentistry optimistic or all doom and gloom, Michael Watson questions after this year’s BDIA Showcase. Last…
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Premium practice prices?
Is the market for dental practices due a shake up, Alun Rees questions. Sales mania can be defined as excessive…
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Dentistry fifty years on…
Michael Watson reminisces about how dentistry has changed in the 50 years since the BDA has moved to Wimpole Street. Having…
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Lies, damn lies and statistics
Michael Watson questions whether the recent BDA statistics about young dentists leaving the profession will have any effect. When you…
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A free market economy in dentistry
The Government should allow a free market in dentistry, Michael Watson says. Last week saw the leaders of both the…
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Do associates have a right to maternity and paternity?
The profession needs more education on the rights of associates, particularly when it comes to maternity and paternity rights, Neel…
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The empowered principal – perception and identity
Neil Sikka encourages you to explore your patients’ perception of your practice, versus the identity you want to portray. In…
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How are case examiners doing?
Oliver Carr reviews the first six months since case examiners were introduced. Last year, the General Dental Council (GDC) made…
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Some good news at last
The launch of the Dental Check by One programme is at last some good news for dentistry, Michael Watson says.…
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The missing 50%
The Department of Health should be a little more bothered about the missing 50% of patients who can’t get access…
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Bullying in the dental profession
The presence of workplace bullying may be more prevalent than you realise, Neel Kothari says. Surprisingly, bullying itself isn’t against the…
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The market has peaked – now what?
A rise in interest rates and further austerity from the Government could prove difficult for some dental practices, Alun Rees says. Reports would…
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Come fly with me
The current way of remunerating dentists means NHS dentistry isn’t reaching the population that mosts needs dental care. Imagine, if you…
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