Dentistry

Michael Watson reports on the latest from the NHS dental contract

It is now six months since health minister, Lord Howe, speaking at the BDA Conference outlined a timetable for reform.…

Dentistry

Local Dental Committees showing the way forward on contract reform

A group of Local Dental Committees (LDCs) has produced a proposal for possible alternative contract reform as a framework to…

Dentistry

Introducing…your dental nurse

Jonathan Fine describes a recent experience where he was introduced to his dental nurse. It’s striking how often people trading…

Dentistry

Consultation launched on a Section 60 Order to help the GDC introduce case examiners

The Department of Health (DH) has launched a consultation on a Section 60 Order that would allow the General Dental…

Dentistry

Top speakers and cocktails on show at the BDIA Dental Showcase

Practice Plan whet your appetite for the BDIA Dental Showcase by introducing its speakers and their free top tips to…

Dentistry

Latest goodwill survey shows a buoyant market for the sale and purchase of dental practices

NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) has reported a buoyant market for the sale and purchase of…

Dentistry

Reaching for your personal best

Nigel Jones questions where patient care fits in to the definition of success. In amongst all of the amazing sporting…

Dentistry

Don’t bungle attempts to show appreciation – some quick tips on how to show your staff they’re valued

Larry Guzzardo explains how to offer more appreciation to your staff so that they feel valued. ‘How could she think…

Dentistry

Some tips for dental teams planning to participate in November’s mouth cancer campaign

New statistics, published by the British Dental Health Foundation, reveal there were 6,767 new cases of oral cancer in 2011,…

Dentistry

Straighten more teeth everyday

Click Convert Sell has announced the prelaunch of one of the first complete orthodontic lifecycle marketing and sales systems. The…

Dentistry

BDA responds to new figures showing 12% of three-year olds have tooth decay

Public Health England (PHE) has released figures showing 12% of three-year olds have tooth decay. The survey also found that…

Dentistry

Is flexible working too flexible?

With the introduction of the right to request for flexible working, Sarah Buxton walks through how this might affect dental…

Dentistry

Michael Watson reports on the latest news about three-year-old children with tooth decay

Do you want the good news or the bad news? Good – 88% of three-year-old children have no visible tooth…

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New handpieces are launched

The exciting new range of Synea Vision Short edition handpieces are designed for dentists wanting a shorter and lighter handpiece.…

Dentistry

Registration to BSDHT’s oral health conference is now open

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is pleased to announce that registration for its flagship Oral health…

Dentistry

Does your practice have a brand?

Les Jones from Practice Plan explains how to build and create the right practice brand for you. If you answered…

Dentistry

Preparing for retirement seminars to be held across the UK

After the outstanding success of Patient Plan Direct’s previous ‘Preparing for retirement’ seminars across the UK, it is teaming up once again…

Dentistry

Keep yourself in good shape during the working day

Marie Jalkanen offers some exercises dentists can do to help keep a good circulation whilst at work. To work as…

Dentistry

BDA calls for the Government to invest ‘significant sums’ in NHS dentistry

Governments across the UK must pay heed to the economic challenges facing NHS dentistry and maintain their commitment to patients…

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