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A professional’s insight into the latest electric toothbrushing technology from Colgate
Over 250 dental professionals attended across two evening events to see for themselves how the Colgate Proclinical electric toothbrush range…
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The Big Break results
Back in April of this year, Patient Plan Direct, one of the UK’s fastest growing dental plan providers, teamed up…
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Extra support needed to help parents’ war on sugar
Almost two thirds of dental professionals (DPs) find themselves repeating the same dietary and oral health advice for caries prevention…
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Time for targeted, expert inspections
The BDA (British Dental Association) has argued that the CQC (Care Quality Commission) needed to move away from its current…
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BDA responds to Healthwatch England survey
The contract launched in 2006 removed people's ability to permanently register with an NHS dentist, so patients cannot be 'deregistered'…
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CQC to become ‘experts by experience’
‘A fresh start for the regulation and inspection of primary dental care services’, comes ahead of a formal consultation and…
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Lack of access to NHS dental services
Research, carried out by Healthwatch England, shows that many NHS dental practices are operating at capacity – with just one…
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We are not alone
In addition to the debate initiated by Dentistry on the General Dental Council (GDC), the British Dental Association (BDA) has…
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Thought of the day
Reviewing a review of the contract reform proposals, it is clear health service dentistry providers have a challenge to make…
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A small change today can make a big difference tomorrow
On Friday 20 June, Sparkle Dental Labs welcomed a selection of esteemed professionals to its remarkable premises in Leeds. The…
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National accolade for young dental communicator
Dr Mona Nasser (pictured), from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, is clinical lecturer in evidence based dentistry, and…
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How to stay healthy in dental work
Conventional/normal conditions lead to poor health Dental work is maybe one of the worst for your general health among all…
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First lingual foundation study day held
Until now no specific training has been given to UK students on the use of lingual appliances; and with the…
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The dangers of being left behind
Following on from my previous article on the dangers of being left behind, I thought it would be helpful to…
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Your opinions on GDC reform
After years of lobbying to become recognised by the GDC (General Dental Council) as the professionals we are, there was…
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Considerations when going private
The enhanced opportunities available through offering private dental care to patients often encourages practitioners to move away from NHS dentistry.…
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GDC pleased with large response over the ARF
More than 4,000 responses have been received so far and analysis of those, and of other informal responses and comments,…
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Bridge2aid looks to the future
Out in Tanzania, Mark Topley couldn’t be more grateful to supporters who helped to keep this year’s projects on track.…
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Rising number of patients seek an NHS dentist
A rising number of adult and child patients see an NHS dentist, but only the north of England shows an…
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