Dentistry

Poised for success

The cream of UK practices edge closer to the most anticipated night of the year as the shortlist for the…

Dentistry

Kevin Lewis column

Kevin Lewis questions whether infection control standards are as widespread as they should be.   Talking dirty   There was…

Dentistry

Huge numbers going without NHS care

New figures have revealed a drastic shortage in the number of people in Scotland registered with an NHS dentist. More…

Dentistry

Survey reveals DIY dentistry

People who can’t get access to an NHS dentist in England are being forced to go without treatment or even…

Dentistry

How property investment can work for you: part 2

With your finances and strategy in place, it’s time to take the next step – choosing a reputable company to…

Dentistry

A valuable experience

Arusha, a city located at the foot of Mount Meru in Northern Tanzania, became my home for two months this…

Dentistry

DIY survey raises ‘serious concerns’

A patients’ group has defended a survey which sparked global headlines about do-it-yourself dentistry in the UK. The Dentistry Watch…

Dentistry

A magical 2007 Showcase

The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) has announced that this year’s Showcase was the most successful to date. Earlier this…

Dentistry

Professor Davenport earns GDC appointment

Professor Elizabeth Davenport has been appointed as chair of a new GDC board. The role is to ensure the successful…

Dentistry

John Chope column

John Chope notes that whilst dental practices may vary they are all linked by a common thread.   Every practice…

Dentistry

A year in the life

The publication of ‘NHS Dental Reforms – one year on’ prompted thoughts about how little has changed in half a…

Dentistry

Foundation: What about boys?

The Mouth Cancer Foundation, while welcoming the government’s introduction of a human papilloma virus (HPV) immunisation programme for girls aged…

Dentistry

Plans for drive-in dental clinics

A British multi-millionaire has announced plans to introduce a series of drive-in dental clinics in a bid to help solve…

Dentistry

New anaesthetic is red hot

A new chilli-based local anaesthetic that appears to prevent pain without causing numbness could have a huge impact on dental…

Dentistry

How property investment can work for you

Gaining financial security is the main reason why most people turn to property, which is no surprise because property has…

Dentistry

Pre-curing of composite to reduce the effects of contraction shrinkage

Contraction shrinkage effects of command-set composite materials is well documented and therefore the onus is placed on the operator to…

Dentistry

Commons inquiry details revealed

The Health Select Committee has announced the details of its inquiry into NHS dental services. The Committee, a cross-party Parliamentary…

Dentistry

Compulsory CPD date announced

The General Dental Council (GDC) will be introducing compulsory continuing professional development (CPD) for all dental care professionals on 1…

Dentistry

Private dentist cheaper than NHS

A dentist who was denied an NHS contract and switched to the private sector now charges less for treatment. Andrew…

Dentistry