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The flat earth society
Kevin Lewis reviews the GDC’s appearance before the health select committee. The appearance of Evlynne Gilvarry and Bill Moyes, the…
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Michael Watson reviews the dental contract rise of 1.34%
Last week, whilst the profession and the dental press were busy listening to and digesting the General Dental Council’s appearance…
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Desmond D’Mello case: patients tested positive for hepatitis C
Five people treated by Dr Desmond D’Mello have been tested positive for hepatitis C. Hygiene concerns came to light when…
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Plan for success with CAD/CAM technology
The open-interface-based CAD/CAM solutions introduce quality, cost-efficiency and precision to the daily workflow at dental clinics. Dan Burborough, marketing executive for…
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BDIA has launched its Dental Industry Manifesto
The BDIA has released its Dental Industry Manifesto, which sets out five key priorities for action for the next Government. The…
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Friends and Family Test needed by 1 April
NHS dental practices will be required to implement the Friends and Family Test from 1 April. The regulations that put the…
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Thirty years and still only practising
Raj Ahlowalia reflects on a career long educational pathway through NHS to private practice. Throughout my childhood all I ever…
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Dentists feel they are more likely to be sued
Dentists feel they are more likely to be sued now than they were five years ago according to a new…
Dentistry
Top tips for managing your time
Do you find there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done? Emma Sillars, regional support manager at…
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GDP’s pay: John Milne criticises wrong approach and wrong conclusions
John Milne has criticised both the approach and conclusions of the recommendations for pay awards for general dental practitioners (GDPs). The Review…
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Tooth decay affecting billions worldwide
Untreated tooth decay is affecting billions of people according to research published in the Journal of Dental Research. Professor Wagner…
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Confidence levels within NHS dentistry
Practice Plan shares the first insights from its independent surveys showcasing the dental profession’s confidence levels in NHS dentistry. A…
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Pay review decision
Pay review chiefs have been criticised for failing to negotiate, after a small increase in expenses for general dental practitioners…
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In value we trust
Sam Brice, marketing manager at DPAS Dental Plans, outlines why cost is just one part of the purchasing decision. Last…
Dentistry
Don’t think you’re growing your business just because you’re busy
Paul Green outlines a five-step strategy that ensures every hour you spend working on your business is productive. If you…
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Dentists feel ‘dissatisfied with life’
Dentists are almost twice as likely as the general population to feel dissatisfied with life, a survey on their personal…
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GDC comes under fire from the health select committee
The head of the under-fire General Dental Council (GDC) struck a defiant tone at a Parliamentary inquiry, telling MPs: ‘Our…
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Stood up….sit down
There is a general belief that standing would solve the problem at work – it does not. Veli-Jussi Jalkanen looks…
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Mick Armstrong backs GDC annual accountability hearing pledge
Mick Armstrong backs calls from the dental regulator, the General Dental Council (GDC), for regular Parliamentary accountability hearings on its work. In…
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