Dentistry

Politicians should be honest with the public about the NHS

Michael Watson reviews a new report from the King’s Fund calling on the government to be honest with the public…

Dentistry

New for 2016 at Dental Showcase

We’re quickly approaching one of the biggest events in UK dentistry, find out what will be going on at 2016’s…

Dentistry

Jump in the number of dental professionals performing ‘too many’ UDAs

The number of individual dental professionals performing more than 18,000 UDAs in England and Wales has jumped over the past…

Dentistry

Placing an implant

Acteon shows how to use its Piezotome to place an implant. For more information visit www.acteongroup.co.uk/products/implantology-surgical-units/surgical-units/piezotome-solo.aspx.

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PSA looks into how the GDC has performed

Michael Watson takes a closer look at the PSA’s review into the GDC. Last Tuesday (5 July) the Professional Standards…

Dentistry

Dentists left unprepared for retirement, research shows

Dentists are unprepared for retirement, with new research showing 78% do not understand their pension or how much to save.…

Dentistry

Brexit will not get in the way of NHS dentistry

Sara Hurley has said that a Brexit will not get in the way of NHS dentistry going forward. Speaking at the…

Dentistry

Improving the quality of life for denture wearers

Up to 86% of patients are affected by food becoming trapped under their dentures. This can lead to discomfort and…

Dentistry

Helping patients with dentures

This year GSK exhibited at DTS, showcasing leading denture care brand, Poligrip. The GSK Consumer Healthcare stand featured valuable information…

Dentistry

Prevent and manage dentine hypersensitivity

GSK showcased two leading oral care brands, Sensodyne and Pronamel at the Dentistry Show, where delegates were able to sample…

Dentistry

Gum disease: Detecting periodontitis

GSK, manufacturers of Corsodyl has launched a new distance learner for dental professionals on the topic of gum disease. According…

Dentistry

One in three young adults suffer from tooth wear, study shows

Escarcel, a recent pan-European study, among 3,187 subjects aged 18-35, concluded that one in three young adults suffer from tooth…

Dentistry

Mydentist wins gold standard

Mydentist has achieved the gold standard at the Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2016, for the second year. The Royal Society…

Dentistry

Michael Carroll steps down from the GDC

Michael Carroll has announced his resignation as council member and chair of the Finance and Performance Committee at the GDC.…

Dentistry

Killer propositions in dentistry

Jonathan Fine explores the concept of joint venture partnerships in dentistry. Try to imagine how it feels to be the…

Dentistry

Record registration numbers announced in Scotland

Record numbers of Scottish patients are registered with an NHS dentist, according to the latest figures from ISD Scotland. The…

Dentistry

Who will be the next Prime Minister?

Michael Watson looks back through history to speculate on who might be the next Prime Minister. The unexpected outcome of…

Dentistry

New CPD module to help maintain periodontal health

Join the free Corsodyl CPD opportunity which can contribute up to 1.5 hours towards verifiable CPD on the topic of…

Dentistry

In dentistry’s defence

As John Makin becomes the new head of the DDU, Seb Evans talks to him about his role and the…

Dentistry