Dentistry

Dentists warned to keep an eye out for stress-related symptoms in younger patients

The school year is approaching and dentists are being warned to look out for stress-related symptoms in younger patients. The warnings…

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Last chance to enter the Dentistry Scotland Awards

It’s your last chance to enter for the prestigious Dentistry Scotland Awards 2015. The Dentistry Scotland Awards is a chance to celebrate…

Dentistry

Why you should use a patient membership plan provider…

Kerrie Hibbert explains the benefits and the reasons why you should look to a plan provider to administer your patient…

Dentistry

Antimicrobial resistance a ‘serious threat’ to public health

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has called for a stop to inappropriate use of antibiotics in the NHS.…

Dentistry

Want to create your ultimate dental practice? Make it a team effort

Practice Plan unveils the guest speakers at this year’s Practice Plan Workshop Tour. Every year, dental practices up and down…

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Fluoridating drinking water could reduce financial burden on the NHS

Fluoridating drinking water could reduce the huge financial burden on the NHS caused by children’s oral health. These fresh claims come after…

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Improve your dental photography with Dr Picciocchi

European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) is inviting dental professionals to attend its dental photography course by Italian dentist Dr…

Dentistry

Are they really limitations or do we limit ourselves?

Debbie Ganguli questions whether we go the extra mile for vulnerable patients. Although there are limitations of care for all,…

Dentistry

Recommendations made to change smoking regulations

The Royal Society of Public Health has recommended new changes to smoking regulations in the UK. The recommendations include; introducing a smoking…

Dentistry

Dentists in the Belfry

Denplan ran five subsidised golf days this year. Julian English reports on the event in the Midlands. This summer Denplan…

Dentistry

It may be wrong, but is it illegal?

NHS England needs more powers to dictate what care is delivered and how, according to Michael Watson. Last week my…

Dentistry

How to avoid a race to the bottom

Gary Anders explains how you can keep up with the competition found in the dental industry. Whether it’s the race…

Dentistry

Londoners using their holidays to attend the dentist

Time-poor Londoners are using their holiday days to attend routine dental appointments, according to a new study. The study, commissioned…

Dentistry

Price, cost and value

Kevin Lewis questions the possibility of a ‘free’ health service. The NHS is losing almost £1 billion each year due…

Dentistry

You’re hired! Dentistry.co.uk launches its new dental jobs section

Dentistry.co.uk has redesigned its dental jobs section on the website to make it even easier to browse the latest positions. Now you…

Dentistry

A record number of claims and complaints cases reported

A record number of claims and complaints cases against healthcare professionals has been reported by the DDU. In its 2014…

Dentistry

Stopping the GDC

Healthcare regulators, including the GDC, need a radical overhaul of how they operate, Michael Watson believes. Last week the Professional…

Dentistry

NHS England backs down over plans for West Midlands

NHS England has withdrawn its plans to oblige GDPs to provide information on oral surgery services they’re able to offer. The…

Dentistry

Patient Plan Direct and Chrysalis Finance announce new partnership

Dental plan provider Patient Plan Direct has partnered with Chrysalis Finance to promote a solution to offering patient finance that…

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