Dentistry

The science of oral health

Waterpik explains how its water flossers can help to remove plaque. Modern dentistry is heavily based on science – only materials,…

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GDC looking for dental professionals to join the council

The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking for two dental professionals to join its council. The two dental professionals will…

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Capita failings stop NHS dentists making a livelihood

Dentists are calling on MPs to hold NHS-subcontractor, Capita, to account for its administrative problems. Capita is responsible for providing…

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Improve your dental photography with a free online course

Looking to improve your dental photography? A new, free online course could help you achieve consistent and excellent results in…

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GDC responds to claims its investigations are causing ‘serious health problems’

The General Dental Council (GDC) has responded to claims its investigations are causing serious health issues for some dental professionals.…

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No ring, no clamp, just Fendermate

A weak cervical junction under the contact point can cause an overhang. The control with a probe or floss may…

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GDC investigations leading to serious health problems

GDC investigations, negligence claims and increasing patient demands are causing some dental professionals to suffer serious health issues. A survey…

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New discount could lead to jump in compensation payments

Liz Truss, Lord Chancellor, has announced a cut in the discount rate applied to personal injury claims. Rates have dropped…

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Do more with less

Etching, bonding, filling in one step: possible with Constic, DMG’s new self-etching, self-adhesive flowable composite. This video shows how it…

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BDA seeking profession’s thoughts on regulation

The BDA is seeking the profession’s thoughts on what it wants from regulation to guide the BDA’s engagement with Health Ministers…

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Connaught Village Dentistry gets a practice makeover

Connaught Village Dentistry has rebranded and transformed its practice to meet the growing needs of its patients. This transformation has…

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Dummies’ Guide to Google part two – analytics

Can Google Analytics aid your practice’s success? Chris Baker follows part one of his Dummies’ Guide to Google. ‘What gets measured,…

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Managing your dental practice as a Jack of all trades

James Helliwell from Orthosynetics explains how you can run your dental practice, whilst still improving your dentistry. Good dentists who have set…

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The Dentistry Top 50: a popularity contest?

Julian English looks at the machinations of Dentistry’s Top 50 campaign. Voting is now open for the Dentistry Top 50.…

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Dental neglect and child protection

Angela Love looks at whether children with extensive decay should be classed as being the victims of dental neglect. The…

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Bill Moyes reappointed as General Dental Council chair

Bill Moyes has been reappointed as chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) by its Privy Council. His appointment as chair…

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Dental practices must have licences to play music

Dentists playing music in their practice must have relevant licences or risk legal proceedings, the MDDUS has said. The warnings…

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Gaining more independence from the NHS – one small step, rather than a giant leap

Nigel Jones says if you’re beginning to think about your options away from the NHS, the first step is to…

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Dental employers warned over Home Office changes

Dental employers are being warned that Home Office changes could cause delays in recruiting non-EU dental professionals. The latest changes,…

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