Dentistry

Your opinions on GDC reform

We all know that the GDC (General Dental Council) is here to protect the public from errant dental professionals, but…

Dentistry

Thought of the day

Emotional energy A key to managing a busy and stressful life is having control over the emotional energy button: knowing…

Dentistry

New resource library at your finger tips

Practice Plan has developed a comprehensive and easy-to-use resource library that is packed with articles, hints, tips and advice designed…

Dentistry

No decision on extending a vaccine for mouth cancer

During a commons debate, Jane Ellison faced warnings that the number of head and neck cancers – including of the…

Dentistry

Pelvic health in dental care

The pelvic region is under pressure in all work that is undertaken while primarily sitting. This is also the case…

Dentistry

Entry for the Dentistry Scotland Awards is now open

The awards allow dental professionals to self-nominate or refer a colleague, team, practice or laboratory, if they believe they deserve…

Dentistry

Making a complaint

Since the General Dental Council (GDC) announced a ‘consultation’ into a proposed rise in the annual retention fee of 64%,…

Dentistry

All change, then change again!

Practice manager Donna Brown tells how, in the space of only 12 months, Cwmdulais Dental Centre has moved seamlessly from…

Dentistry

William Moyes responds to ARF concerns

I know that many of you are deeply unhappy with the GDC’s (General Dental Council's) proposal to increase its annual…

Dentistry

A vision for the future

Can you describe your current perception of the UK implant market? At the moment we are basing a lot of…

Dentistry

Thought of the day

Have you noticed that people do not listen. The government does not listen, the BDA does not listen, the GDC…

Dentistry

Your opinions on GDC reform

Its structure and functions Since 2000 the GDC (General Dental Council) has changed out of recognition. Back then most of…

Dentistry

How to manage your practice’s reputation

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations says this about reputation management: ‘With increased access to information, everyone is an expert…

Dentistry

Your opinions on GDC reform

Never has such a weight of opinion and support in the recent condemnation of the GDC (General Dental Council) been…

Dentistry

Why not buy a Good Deed?

These competitively priced brushes allow dentists and consumers to do a good deed every time they sell or buy a…

Dentistry

Give patients the access they expect

With today’s consumer expecting the convenience of booking anything and everything online, the pressure is on dental practices to target…

Dentistry

Pupils in Teeside become Tooth Troopers

Queensway Dental Clinic in Billingham recently launched its 'Tooth Troopers' campaign to schools across Teesside in response to the ongoing…

Dentistry

The dangers of getting left behind

My articles focus on how the digital world and digital technology can enhance your dental practice. I thought it might…

Dentistry

GDC reform

Dentistry.co.uk is absolutely appalled at recent news from the General Dental Council. The proposals to increase the annual retention fee…

Dentistry