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Complaints are a hot topic
John Makin offers advice on the complaints handling process. Last year, the DDU’s dentolegal advice line received more than 2,500…
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Is dentistry linked to our emotions?
Dorte Bredgaard responds to Neel Kothari’s blog questioning her alternative dental treatment methods. I have known for years that some…
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NHS privatisation
The Labour government would look to phase out private contracts and directly employ NHS staff, Michael Watson says. Listening to…
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Teeth don’t lie – people do
Dorte Bregaard’s ‘alternative healing’ methods are dangerous for dentistry and anybody who believes in them, Neel Kothari says. Some of…
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Sleight of hand
The government is grossly misleading patients over who bears the cost of NHS dental treatments, believes Kevin Lewis. The fact…
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What could a general election mean for dentistry?
After Theresa May announced a snap general election, Michael Watson discusses what this could mean for dentistry. In a surprise…
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The fundamental pillars of dentistry
John Makin reflects on the GDC’s latest plans for reform. Few would disagree with the stated aim in the GDC’s…
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CPD rebooted
A new look at CPD is a welcome sign for dental professionals, says Kevin Lewis. We have entered the final…
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Who’s to blame for the confusion over NHS dental charges?
It isn’t the government’s fault that parents don’t realise children’s dental treatment is free, Michael Watson says. Last week the BDA…
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What will Brexit mean for UK dentistry?
As the UK discusses leaving the EU, Michael Watson explains some of the issues that will affect dentists. In the wake…
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Disruptive innovation
Too many practices are copying what the corporates are doing rather than truly disruptively innovating, Alun Rees says. In the 20…
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The differences between principals’ and associates’ pay
A growing divide between associates’ pay and principals’ pay means calls for unity of the profession will fall on deaf…
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Is it time for a different sort of entrepreneurship?
It’s time the NHS dental system was changed, Alun Rees says. The history of general dental practice is of ‘one-man-bands’:…
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Perceptions of the dental workforce
A future dental workforce requires better communication skills with more women in leadership positions, Michael Watson says. The number of women…
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More than half of dentists would prefer one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator
Would a super-watchdog regulator really benefit dentistry, Seb Evans questions. With Jeremy Hunt considering combining all nine health regulators into…
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Stocks, sows’ ears and silk purses
Kevin Lewis discusses potential issues after the discount rates applied to personal injury claims were dropped from +2.5% to -0.75%.…
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Rebranding – is it worth it?
Rebranding can be an expensive mistake if it goes wrong, Les Jones says. I read with interest, Michael Watson’s blog…
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Is the budget bad news for dental associates?
Should we have another enquiry into the way dental practices are organised, Michael Watson questions. Last week’s budget had some…
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Letter from America
Kevin Lewis compares patients’ perceptions of dentists in the UK and the US. As the deadline for this column approaches,…
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