Dentistry

Morale levels in dentistry drop

Morale amongst self-employed primary care dentists in the UK has fallen, according to NHS Digital. A survey has found that…

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Was it something they said?

Kevin Lewis runs through some soundbites from 2016. What kind of a year was that, then? In a year that…

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Making the prototype dental contracts work

We could be in a position where the new dental contract will only be offered to dentists who can make…

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New Stars of Dentistry speaker will help you lose the bad apples

Gary Zelesky, author of the best-seller The Passion Centered Person, is the latest speaker to be announced for the Dentistry…

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Donate your old dental books to help Ethiopian dentists and students

Jessica Wilkes-Reading, from Wesleyan’s corporate reponsibility (CR), who is also its charity co-ordinator, is heading to Ethiopia to see for…

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The winners of the Dental Industry Awards 2016

The Dental Industry Awards made it’s second appearance this year at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. For its second year…

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Dentists call for change in Welsh NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has made new calls to reform NHS dentistry in Wales. This has come after the…

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British Society for Advanced Dentistry appoints new president

The British Society for Advanced Dentistry (BSAD) has appointed a new president, Dr Peter Sanders, whose two-year term was confirmed…

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There is no more money

There could be bad times ahead for dentistry as the NHS attempts to make savings, Michael Watson says. Last week…

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Lies don’t sell, but truth well told does

Jonathan Fine says leveraging truth is a bit different from making up stories, mainly because it actually works. I briefly…

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Do you refer for specialist treatments?

Dentistry.co.uk is seeking your help on specialist referrals and will share the information in Dentistry magazine and online. We’re looking for…

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Dentistry Fees Survey results – dentures

In the final instalment of the Dentistry Fees Survey, we find out the national and regional average fees charged for…

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New toolkit for effective antibiotic stewardship launched

As the number of prescriptions for antibiotics falls, a new toolkit has been launched to help support effective antimicrobial stewardship. The…

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How will the Autumn Statement impact dentistry?

Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the Autumn Statement yesterday (23 November), predicting a £122 million deficit in the public finances by…

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Oasis speaks out about its planned £835 million takeover by Bupa

Following one of the biggest acquisitions in UK dentistry, Dentistry.co.uk speaks exclusively to a spokesperson from Oasis regarding its planned…

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Ripping yarns

Kevin Lewis highlights the unfair media attention dentists receive compared with other healthcare professionals. Whether you prefer the Australian description…

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Free Pro White Denture patient samples per dental professional

Steradent is giving away 100 free patient samples per dental professional of its Pro White Denture cleaning tablets. To claim…

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Are corporate bodies good for dentistry?

After Bupa agreed to acquire Oasis Dental Care recently, Michael Watson questions whether corporates will be good for dentistry. Last…

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Bupa set to acquire Oasis Dental Care in £835 million takeover

Bupa is set to acquire Oasis Dental Care, previously owned by Bridgepoint, in an £835 million takeover. Oasis runs 380…

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