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Keeping it in the family
Once it was only a problem for the rich, but today a third of UK households are now liable for…
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A retirement to look forward to
The new contracts have, in the main, changed many practitioners’ view of where they see themselves today, tomorrow and in…
Dentistry
Making the most of your mortgage
Whether you are buying a new home or rearranging your existing mortgage, there are thousands of mortgage products now available…
Dentistry
The treatment of sensitivity during home bleaching
Tooth sensitivity is one of the most detrimental side effects experienced by patients during bleaching procedures. It is very common…
Dentistry
Missing the link
It was suggested to me that I write an article on peri-mucositis and peri-implantitis. This is a challenge for me…
Dentistry
Introducing Galip Gürel
Increasing consumer awareness about the range of cosmetic dental treatments available, and their benefits, has led to surge in patient…
Dentistry
Who’s the boss?
Many newly qualified dentists start their careers working in a practice owned by somebody else. In my experience, when starting…
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Straumann’s new beginning
Straumann recently opened the doors to its new, multi-functional and highly impressive UK base. Dentistry took up its invite. .…
Dentistry
Enterprising social-dental link-up begins
A new non-profit dental practice offering NHS care has opened in Grantham. An investment package of £437,100 from Futurebuilders England…
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Exposed to the elements
I have reviewed a number of dental employment contracts lately, from those employed in either the NHS or private sectors.…
Dentistry
How do I secure a crown to an implant?
Unlike a tooth where a crown can only be cemented to the prepared tooth or post and core, in implant…
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One visit or two?
I recently received the following question from a reader: ‘What’s your opinion on using a cotton pellet with formocresol? We…
Dentistry
Silent exodus
Experts like to list the top reasons why patients leave dental practices. These lists are then graded, based upon the…
Dentistry
The same old story
Do you ever have times when a piece of text all but leaps up from the page and hits you…
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Evaluating your staff
The most important asset in a dental practice isn’t the equipment, the office location or the doctor’s clinical skills. It’s…
Dentistry
Soft skills on reception
Some of the aptitudes required to be a good receptionist can be taught and learned, whereas other are innate. Soft…
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Implant maintenance
I have previously written about how little I really know about late dental implant failure caused by the ongoing loss…
Dentistry
Oral cancer screening in general practice
Oral cancer screening and awareness has been increasing in both the media and with patients. Many patients attending general practice…
Dentistry
Getting into gear for 2007
Having long been an advocate of an annual retreat for business owners (preferably taken in August each year), I remain…
Dentistry