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Cognitive behavioural therapy could help overcome dental phobia
CBT could help patients with dental phobia overcome their fear, according to new research from King’s College London. The findings…
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Dental contracts in the Chancellor’s sights
Are NHS dental contracts being considered the same as other corporate contracts the Government issues, Michael Watson questions. Now dentists seem to be…
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CQC Inspections are now much more detailed and dental focused
Pat Langley, director at Apolline, outlines some of the important changes to the way the CQC regulates and inspects and…
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Osbourne promises ‘a better deal’ for dentistry
George Osborne has included NHS dentistry on a hit-list of professions where customers deserve ‘a better deal’. The Chancellor attacked…
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Should we have a sugar tax?
Michael Watson compares the public opinion over fluoridation and a sugar tax. Public opinion is an odd thing. Suggest that…
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Volunteering opportunity in Nepal
Dentaid has announced it is looking for dental professional volunteers to go on charity trips to Nepal. The dental charity…
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Tales of the unexpected
We can’t have high-quality CQC inspection teams and not expect to pay the price, Kevin Lewis says. Daniel Finkelstein, the…
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NASDAL launches Scottish department
The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has announced that it has formed a Scottish section of the…
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Dental entrepreneurs relieved as tax exemption continues
Practice owners have reason to celebrate after an expected review of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief did not materialise in…
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Doing whatever it takes to release the brakes
Paul Green looks at how to manage your time better and achieve more. I recently met up with David, a…
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How will the Autumn Statement affect dentists?
George Osborne delivered his Autumn Statement yesterday and there are some changes that will affect dentists. Business rates By the…
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Answering the phone at reception is costing you
If lengthy phone calls cause issues at your front desk, Jonathan Fine believes a business hub might be the answer.…
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Denpro buying scheme launches despite lukewarm reception
The launch of an NHS Scotland scheme, Denpro, to help practices save money will go ahead despite concerns from the…
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‘Disappointment’ over decision to maintain high ARF levels
The FGDP(UK) has expressed its disappointment at the GDC’s decision to keep the ARF at the same level. The General…
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Medical emergencies in the dental practice
Vipul Patel explains why it’s important to keep up to date with medical emergency training. Thankfully, medical emergencies are not…
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The insanity of the GDC
The GDC is doing nothing different but expecting different results, Michael Watson says. As I sat at yesterday’s General Dental…
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Introducing the Dentistry Scotland Awards winners
On a glamorous night in Glasgow, we announced the winners of the Dentistry Scotland Awards. Read on to find out…
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BDA warns not to leave oral health off health agenda
The BDA has reminded the Government that oral health should be at the heart of any health planning. This has come…
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Record-high ARF levels maintained for 2016
The General Dental Council (GDC) has decided to maintain the level of the annual retention fee (ARF) for 2016. The GDC…
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