Dentistry

Freeze NHS patient charges, says dental charity

The UK government is being confronted by calls to freeze NHS dental patient charges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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Stars of Dentistry Online – Frank Spear: The management of challenging anterior relationships

Stars of Dentistry is back! We’re publishing some of our past Stars of Dentistry lectures on Dentistry Online, completely free.…

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Complaint made to GDC against CDO Sara Hurley’s title

A dentist has filed a complaint against CDO Sara Hurley for referring to herself as a ‘professor’. In a letter…

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Making the jump from dental nurse to dentist

Laura Maddison talks to Dentistry Online about her journey from dental nurse to dentist – and why it’s all been…

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Government extends suspension of VAT on PPE

The government has extended its measure to scrap VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) until the autumn.  Dental practices will…

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BDA releases statement on Black Lives Matter movement

The British Dental Association (BDA) has set out how it will tackle racial disparities within dentistry as it speaks out…

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Life in dentistry with autism

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others, according to the…

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NHS versus private – financial insights during the COVID-19 crisis

Practice Plan’s Lynne Clarke shares Alan Suggett’s view on what the financial landscape looks like for the dental sector during…

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Could UVC lighting reduce fallow time in dental practices?

Skjalg Johnsen explains why he is using UVC lighting to help combat the COVID-19 virus and reduce fallow times in…

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One third of adults in deprived areas have untreated tooth decay, survey shows

More than one quarter of England’s population suffers from tooth decay, new oral health survey statistics reveal. The data shows…

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Temperature screening ‘unreliable’ method of COVID-19 detection, says government

The government is urging the UK to use temperature screening products with caution. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency…

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Is insolvency the only option after COVID-19?

Helen Wong and Pei Li Kew examine the legal framework in place for practices struggling to remain open. Businesses going…

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Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Leicester dentists told…

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BA International – supporting dental practices returning to work

BA International explains how its products and services can help create a smooth transition back to the surgery for dental…

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Secrets to success with Bill Dorfman

Today Jana Denzel speaks to Bill Dorfman about his journey in dentistry, how to overcome challenges and his advice to…

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Embracing diversity

CODE explains how principals can help create a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion within dental practices. As businesses, we…

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Leicester dentists told ‘use clinical judgement’ on new lockdown measures

NHS England is telling dental practices across Leicester to use their clinical judgement as to whether they can remain open.…

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10 steps back to practice after COVID-19 – PPE

Neel Kothari explores the different options of PPE available to practices and the dental team as they look to reopen.…

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Taking control of fallow periods for reduced down-time

Christopher Lehr explores how long fallow periods between patients need to be, and what that means in practical terms. A…

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