Dentistry

The GDC should stop acting as a complaints service

Someone in authority should tell the GDC to stick to its job, says Michael Watson. Last week this site published…

Dentistry

I’m a dentist, get me outta here

The GDC should only investigate the initial complaint, and not sift through clinical records to find ‘something to stick’, says Jeff…

Dentistry

Evlynne Gilvarry has insisted the GDC is ‘turning the corner’

The head of the under-fire General Dental Council (GDC) has insisted it is turning the corner and will take the…

Dentistry

Opening a world of opportunities

The European Aligner Society will formally launch at the World Federation of Orthodontists Congress at Excel in London between 27-30…

Dentistry

Scotland calling for better regulation north of the border

Scottish GDPs believe the GDC is not fit for purpose to regulate the dental team north of the border. A…

Dentistry

Dentistry’s fees survey 2015 – have your say!

Dentistry.co.uk has teamed up with Practice Plan and GDPUK to bring you the dentistry fees survey 2015! Running throughout September…

Dentistry

The answer to proximal caries

Treating incipient caries in proximal areas without drilling and without sacrificing unnecessary tooth structure? Infiltration with Icon is proven to…

Dentistry

Quick protection – where it’s needed

The DMG Minidam protects the proximal area during treatment – quickly, easily and comfortably. The practical silicone shield ensures dry…

Dentistry

Morale in dentistry is ‘dangerously’ low

Dentists’ morale is dangerously low with Northern Irish dentists faring the worst, according to a new survey from the HSCIC.…

Dentistry

Michael Watson posts an open letter response to Barry Cockcroft

Michael Watson responds to Barry Cockcroft’s recent comments on NHS England figures for dentistry. Dear Barry, I read with some…

Dentistry

Confidence in NHS dentistry hits a new low

Ninety five per cent of dental professionals working within the NHS are less confident in the future of NHS dentistry.…

Dentistry

The journey to great customer service

Jo Mooney, customer service manager at DPAS Dental Plans, discusses the importance of patient satisfaction and how a dental practice…

Dentistry

Sugar consumption having a ‘devastating’ effect on all of our dental health

Urgent changes at the highest level are needed to address the UK’s deteriorating oral health from sugar consumption. These calls…

Dentistry

Top tips and advice in store for practice management teams

If you’re looking to improve and enhance the management of your practice, here’s an event for you. The Practice Management…

Dentistry

Barry Cockcroft comments on the latest NHS England figures for dentistry

Barry Cockcroft, former chief dental officer and non-executive director at Mydentist, comments on the latest NHS England figures. The report…

Dentistry

NHS dentist’s patient numbers fall for the first time since 2013

The number of patients visiting an NHS dentist in England has fallen for the first time since 2013. The Health…

Dentistry

Mydentist launches new training initiative

Mydentist has announced the launch of its new training initiative called ‘My Time to Shine’. The scheme is designed to…

Dentistry

British-Finnish ministerial visit at the Planmeca headquarters

The team at Planmeca Helsinki were extremely delighted to host a high-ranking ministerial visit earlier today, as they welcomed the United…

Dentistry

The antibiotics dilemma

Michael Watson discusses the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance, and the growing pressure on dentists to prescribe antibiotics. The health story…

Dentistry