Dentistry

The decline and fall of UK dentistry: a political tragedy

I know I’m an old reactionary, but most would agree the standard of our dental services is on the slide.…

Dentistry

Fizzy drink consumption drops

The new research from Mintel finds that a quarter (25%) of people in the UK are consuming less carbonated soft…

Dentistry

The Windsor Cup

The Windsor Cup – a dental medical charity sailing regatta – starts with social activities all based in Cowes, on…

Dentistry

Your opinions on GDC reform

This won’t be the first time that I have used these words in regard to the General Dental Council (GDC)…

Dentistry

Lioness has root canal treatment at a Danish zoo

The damaged carnassial tooth of a lioness in Ree Park Safari in Ebeltoft (near Aarhus) was restored using the CAD/CAM…

Dentistry

NHS friends and family test

Dentists who have an NHS contract will have had a letter from Barry Cockcroft in his capacity as chief dental…

Dentistry

Dental thought of the day

Dentistry magazine’s campaign has produced more copy and stronger feeling than our renowned 'stop the new contract' campaign in 2006.…

Dentistry

BDA gets tough with the GDC

Lawyers, instructed by the British Dental Association (BDA), have written to the General Dental Council (GDC) pointing to fundamental failings…

Dentistry

Are you passionate about gardening?

Do you know your Acers from your Alliums? Is your garden your pride and joy? Outline Productions wants to showcase…

Dentistry

Your opinions on GDC reform

Having already had the luxury of expressing my opinions about the recent GDC’s (General Dental Council’s) episode, I don’t want…

Dentistry

Growing the Oasis brand

Why did you choose Smiles Dental? Smiles and Oasis are very similar companies. Both have a strong focus on patient…

Dentistry

Life after practice

After a varied career as a dentist, Jane Foggin (pictured right) decided to retire in 2008. When she sold her…

Dentistry

Your opinions on GDC reform

In my 22 years of dentistry I have never seen the GDC (General Dental Council) in a more depressing and…

Dentistry

The BADT scientific meeting

BADT's (British Association of Dental Therapists') scientific meeting and AGM (annual general meeting) is in the city of Manchester on 26…

Dentistry

Styleitaliano finally comes to the UK

What is Styleitaliano? The Styleitaliano recipe for daily successful dentistry is feasible, teachable and repeatable. The Styleitaliano movement began with…

Dentistry

Your opinions on GDC reform

I found it interesting that when looking at the General Medical Council website, I noticed its annual retention fee is…

Dentistry

Leadership with HEART

‘If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader,’ John…

Dentistry

Open letter to William Moyes from a group of LDCs

Below is the open letter to Mr William Moyes, chair of the General Dental Council (GDC). From the LDCs (Local…

Dentistry

Dental thought of the day

Listening is an essential skill and it separates the very best from the rest. In social and business situations there…

Dentistry