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Time-limited contracts slammed
Dentists’ leaders have attacked George Osborne’s plans for ‘time-limited’ contracts and demanded urgent talks. The British Dental Association (BDA) reacted…
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Walking in a Wimpole wonderland
Kevin Lewis reflects on a year of mixed fortunes. As we approach the end of another frenetic year, it is…
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The Dental Industry Awards 2015
The first Dental Industry Awards took place on the 13 November at the Marriott, Regents Park. The concept has been…
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‘Brave and bold action’ on sugar backed by dentists
Fresh calls have been made for the Government to show leadership on marketing, taxation and reformulation of products containing added sugar.…
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Kevin Lewis steps down from Dental Protection
Kevin Lewis has announced he will be stepping down as dental director at Dental Protection in 2016. The author of Dentistry magazine’s…
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The Dentistry Scotland Awards
On a glamorous night in Glasgow, we announced the winners of the Dentistry Scotland Awards. The 6 November was the…
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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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