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New contract for salaried dentists starts
The new contract for salaried primary care dentists in England comes into force this month. It introduces mandatory annual appraisals,…
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Poor diet to blame for high levels of dental decay in Northern Ireland
Ulster has the worst rate of dental decay in Ireland and the UK, despite having the highest number of dentists.…
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New regulations on dental radiography
Dental hygienists and dental nurses can take dental radiographs under new regulations. Under the provisions of SI 303 of 2007,…
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Anti-smoking campaign targets young women
Young female smokers are the primary focus of a major new public information campaign launched by the Health Promotion Agency…
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Scottish figures up – but half of adults still without a dentist
The number of people registered with an NHS dentist in Scotland has increased along with the number of NHS dentists…
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Infant tooth decay sparks warning
Dentists are warning parents about giving children soft drinks or fruit juices in their baby bottles over fears about infants…
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Complaints against dentists rise
The number of patients’ complaints against dentists is on the increase – and high dental fees could be fuelling the…
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Adding a touch of Sparkle to a school in India
A West London dental practice principal and her manager opted for an unusual Christmas break – doing voluntary work with…
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P-Plates plan for Dentists Register
The General Dental Council (GDC) is considering a mandatory period of provisional registration for all dentists wanting to join its…
Dentistry
Darling does a U-turn over tax plans
The government has abandoned plans to impose a single 18% tax rate on all capital gains – a move that…
Dentistry
‘One bristle or two, sir?’
Types of patients come in batches, have you noticed? You have a whole morning of well-trained, delightfully pleasing and uncomplicated…
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Why you need a bonus system
It is performance review time in your practice. You are faced with a dilemma that has happened before and you…
Dentistry
Why you need a bonus system
It is performance review time in your practice. You are faced with a dilemma that has happened before and you…
Dentistry
Banned dentists new bid for reinstatement
A dentist who was struck off the register after some of his patients ‘suffered unnecessary pain and discomfort’ has applied…
Dentistry
Go online to find an NHS dentist
A new directory on the NHS website has been launched in a bid to help people find a dentist. The…
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The role of fashion in aesthetic dentistry: A technical analysis
A review of cosmetic dentistry in the last decade clearly demonstrates that emphasis has been placed on dentists’ technical skills…
Dentistry
9/11 forensic dentist sentenced in drug case
A dentist who used dental records to identify victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks was sentenced to five years’ probation…
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Needy Norfolk gets cash injection
Norfolk is to get a cash boost of £700,000 to provide more NHS dentists in towns that need them most.…
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Dentist uses webcam for check-ups
A London dentist is giving patients check-ups over the Internet – and believes that ultimately the technology could mean people…
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