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How will the Budget affect the dental profession?

Charles Linaker says that none of Philip Hammond’s pre-Budget horror warnings came to pass for the dental profession. In the…

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NHS needs to take action on oral cancer

If the NHS really wants to tackle oral cancer, it needs to decisive action, Michael Watson says. November is the Oral…

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What are the current pressures facing NHS dentists?

Nigel Jones talks about the current stresses NHS dentists are facing and why they could become a big issue in…

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Little and large

Sometimes bigger isn’t always better. When it comes to corporates, Kevin Lewis argues that size does matter. The phrase ‘too…

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Thoughts on the Christie & Co report

Money raised from clawback should go straight back into dentistry and not used to prop up other areas of the…

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Get ‘em while they’re young

Alun Rees explains why truly caring for children is one of the best ways to build your practice. I sat…

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The NHS cannot do everything for everyone

The Government needs to be honest with the public and say NHS dentistry cannot do everything for everyone, Michael Watson says.…

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It’s time for the GDC to stop making excuse after excuse after excuse

In his first blog for Dentistry.co.uk, Dominic O’Hooley calls for real leadership from the General Dental Council. What do years…

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War of words – missing the point?

Criticism of Mick Armstrong’s private email that was published in the media is missing the point, argues Kevin Lewis. Throughout…

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What is appropriate (indemnity) cover?

Current inquiries into indemnity cover may have far-reaching effects on dental indemnity, Neel Kothari says. Recently NHS England informed dentists of…

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Shifting baselines

Gradual downhill changes can be dangerous for your practice. Alun Rees explains how it happens. The phrase ‘shifting baselines’ was first used…

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Disillusionment sets in early for young dentists

Older members of the dental profession should do more to protect young graduates entering dentistry, Michael Watson says. Last week…

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Dentist runs an ironman in under 16 hours

On Sunday, 15 July, I completed the Ironman Triathlon in a time of 15 hours, 29 minutes and one second. I have…

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Why is the charity bike ride so popular?

It’s more than just a bike ride. Mark Topley explains why the charity bike rides seem so popular at the moment.…

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Alternative universe

Could the NHS itself be making ‘never events’ more likely, asks Kevin Lewis. Every so often – though it seems…

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It’s the penultimate day of the Fivegoforth challenge!

https://www.facebook.com/dentistryuk/videos/1040479922743281/ With 850 miles and 13 days behind them, and with two more rides to go, Chris Barrow and Les…

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Maybe it’s time to consider ‘followership’

Maybe it’s time for leaders to encourage followers to consider the ways they can and should work, Alun Rees says. One of…

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Is the ‘looming’ NHS crisis already here?

Is there a crisis just around the corner for NHS dentistry, Nigel Jones questions. The BDA believes it will take…

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What are the facts about FICTION?

Michael Watson explains what happened at the BSPD conference and the findings of the FICTION trial. Last week’s conference of…

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