Dentistry

‘Dentists increasingly see themselves as a business’

I tend to find myself at my most productive in the first two hours after getting in to work, and…

Dentistry

Recession blamed for upsurge in teeth grinding

A growing number of patients are suffering with bruxism due to stresses brought on by the recession. That’s according to…

Dentistry

Alert over zinc in denture adhesives

A company has taken steps to warn consumers of potential health risks associated with long-term excessive use of denture adhesives…

Dentistry

British Association of Dental Nurses announces ‘sad loss’ of founder

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced the death of Madeleine (Bunty) Lee, nee Winter, the Association’s founder…

Dentistry

GSK issues denture adhesives zinc warning

Dentistry

Reward points scheme from TePe acts a thank you to dentists

Dental practices have the chance to collect reward points in a new scheme from the UK suppliers of TePe. As…

Dentistry

Dental practice tips for facing a market downturn

Software of Excellence’s National User Day Conference returns this year at two locations – The Emirates Stadium, London on 25…

Dentistry

Risk alert as dental technician dies of ‘asbestos’ cancer

Dentists are among the occupational groups facing a higher than average risk of developing mesothelioma, the cancer caused by asbestos,…

Dentistry

TV dentist barred from treating women alone under GDC conditions

Celebrity dentist, Surinder Hundle, of TV’s 10 Years Younger fame has had conditions placed on his registration by the General…

Dentistry

Keen response to latest dental stats

Health minister Ann Keen has welcomed new NHS figures on dental access as ‘great news for patients’. The figures, from…

Dentistry

Steele dentistry pilots starting soon

Major changes to the NHS dental contract will be piloted from the autumn, the government has confirmed, as new figures…

Dentistry

Obsession control – and things that go bump

It has been a hectic second term! We have had a number of competencies to complete so that we are…

Dentistry

James Hull Associates establish clinical advisory board

James Hull Associates has established a clinical advisory board in order to further support their associate practices in the task…

Dentistry

Dentistry – a ‘new market sphere’ for Greg

Software of Excellence has appointed Greg Clay as sales and marketing director. He joined the company last December and is…

Dentistry

Legal and clinical experts advise dentists

Dento-legal and clincial experts have teamed up to offer comprehensive advice at a conference next month (March). Experts from the…

Dentistry

Dental board to oversee Steele pilots

A new group has been set up to oversee the implementation of the Steele Review recommendations to improve dental services…

Dentistry

Steele pilots to champion preventive dental care

A new group, set up to oversee the implementation of the Steele review recommendations, is to make preventive dental care…

Dentistry

UCC dental student wins endodontic award

Dentistry

Children’s fear of the dentist linked to turbulent home life

Dentistry