Dentistry

Dealing with hyperventilation in practice

Hyperventilation (panic attack) is breathing at an abnormally rapid rate while at rest. When we breathe in, there is only…

Dentistry

Your opinions on GDC reform

When I first became secretary of Birmingham LDC (local dental committee) in 2005, one of my first responsibilities was to…

Dentistry

Your opinions on GDC reform

The blame game rarely leads to solutions. The ARF (annual retention fee) hike shows that the GDC (General Dental Council)…

Dentistry

Thought of the day

Today's dental oxymoron is 'ethics and law'. It was refreshing to hear dentists yesterday talk about ethics in such a…

Dentistry

Up-to-date with AED regulations?

Being aware of the dangers and knowing how to cope with cardiac arrest could save someone’s life. Subject to common…

Dentistry

Disappearing online

The ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (Curia, 2014) found that search engine operators are data controllers…

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