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The profession reacts to the NHS dental recovery plan

Last week, the government announced the details of its NHS dental recovery plan. But what does the profession think of…

Dentistry

Mortgages and dentistry – how does it impact me?

  In this video, Neil Richardson explains a bit about the current mortgage climate and answers your most pressing questions…

Dentistry

NHS LGBT inclusivity scheme axed due to ‘lack of funding’

The government has reportedly defunded the NHS Rainbow Badge Partnership, a scheme aiming to foster LGBT inclusivity in healthcare settings.…

Dentistry

How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part one

Decon Pete discusses how practices can make simple changes to waste management to reduce its carbon footprint. HTM 07-01, which…

Dentistry

Managing guilt when leaving the NHS – there are other ways to give back

Many dentists remain in the NHS due to feelings of guilt – Jayne Gibson suggests how to manage these feelings…

NHS to Private

Child tooth extractions due to decay have risen by 17%, figures show

The number of children attending hospital for an extraction due to tooth decay has risen by 17%, government figures show.…

Dentistry

Has dental nurses’ registration been a success?

The introduction of GDC registration for dental nurses was intended to acknowledge their value and increase their professional status –…

Columnists

Dental nurse erased from register for falsifying CPD certificates

A dental nurse has been struck off for falsifying CPD certificates after being notified that she had not completed the…

Dental Nursing

Dental Practice Accelerator: setting goals

The Dental Practice Accelerator programme is up and running for winner Hannan Saleem and his practice – now, the crucial work…

Dentistry

North of England Dentistry Show – one month to go

With the 2024 North of England Dentistry Show just a month away, find out all the reasons to attend here……

Dentistry

Work less to earn more – achieving a work-life balance

‘I was able to focus on what mattered’: Maaz Sadiq shares his advice for achieving a better work-life balance in…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 10 February 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… NHS dental…

Dentistry

Dentistry Live: Hygiene prophylaxis

Join Cat Edney on Thursday 15 February at 7pm for her live broadcast on hygiene prophylaxis – register now! Join…

AI & technology

BDA slams ‘offensive’ claims that immigrants exacerbate the NHS dentistry crisis

The BDA says it is ‘appalled’ at claims from politicians that the NHS dentistry crisis is being worsened by immigrants.…

Dentistry

Celebrating International Dentists’ Day

As we mark International Dentists’ Day on 9 February, we speak to clinicians across the world about why they love…

Dentistry

Stop punishing dentists for technical payment errors, says BAPD

The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) details why the GDC needs to stop blaming current legislation for its lack…

Dentistry

Rishi Sunak visits dental practice – and it is not accepting new NHS adult patients

Prime minister Rishi Sunak visited a practice following the announcement of the new dental recovery plan – but it is…

Dentistry

‘The crisis will remain a burning issue’ – experts respond to the NHS dental recovery plan

Key figures in the UK dental profession have shared their thoughts on the recently-released NHS dental recovery plan. The government’s…

Dentistry

2024 Dentistry Census: key findings

How do your earnings compare to the average? What do your peers really think about the health service? Find out…

Dentistry