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Dental Practice Accelerator – from a mentor’s perspective

Tamara Milanovic spoke with Justin Leigh about how the Dental Practice Accelerator process is coming along for winners Jay and…

Private Practice

Government needs to act with purpose, not stealth

With the exodus from the NHS growing momentum, Nigel Jones explains why a move to private dentistry is ‘realistic and…

NHS to Private

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 25 February 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists in hospitals to join…

Dentistry

North of England Dentistry Show – what’s on at the Business Hub?

With 12 different theatres and more than 85 speakers, you can’t afford to miss the North of England Dentistry Show.…

Dentistry

Dentists in hospitals to join 72-hour strike

Dentists working in hospitals employed under the junior contract will join their medical colleagues in a 72-hour walkout. The British…

Dentistry

Is being busy a good thing?

This month Jamie Morley discusses why being busy doesn’t always mean people are achieving, and suggests other strategies for recognising…

Dentistry

‘Unfair and unjust’ – tooth extractions key reason for hospital admissions among young children

New data shows that tooth extractions is still the most common reason for hospital admission in children aged between six…

Dentistry

Nourish and Flourish – ‘the best course I’ve been on’

Touring across the UK, Practice Plan’s Nourish and Flourish workshop tour, an exclusive event for Practice Plan members, sees Michael…

Dentistry

Dentistry Cribs – Fulham Road Dental

In this episode of Dentistry Cribs, George Cheetham shows off his 18-month-old squat clinic, Fulham Road Dental. Fulham Road Dental…

Dentistry

Pay rise of 3.5% ‘will take its toll’ on dentistry

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that dentists and doctors will receive a 3.5% pay rise. The…

Dentistry

Technically Speaking – let’s talk business

‘The needs of the business can often be forgotten’: This month, Eleanor and Emily Pittard break down the important elements…

Laboratory

Nicola Bulley identified using dental records, inquest hears

An inquest has been opened into the death of Nicola Bulley after her body was found in a river on…

Dentistry

Government to take millions from NHS dentistry, says BDA

The British Dental Association warns that hundreds of millions are set to be taken away from NHS dentistry during an…

Dentistry

Pioneering dental nurse scoops award for innovative patient care

A dental nurse has been recognised for her initiative in ensuring NHS patient care means people enjoy a better standard…

Dental Nursing

Contemporary Hygienist – enhance the services your hygienist offers

The role of the dental hygienist has shifted massively from the days of scale and polish. This month, Claire and…

Oral health

Straight Talking Orthodontics – let’s talk about jaw surgery

This month, Shivani Patel discusses jaw surgery as a comprehensive option for severe patients, including when it is needed and…

Orthodontics

Welsh government slammed for ‘woefully inadequate’ support for dentistry

The dental profession is backing cross party calls for meaningful reform of NHS dentistry in Wales amidst backlog issues. In…

Dentistry

Safeguard your finances in a time of recession

The current volatility and uncertainty in the economy is giving rise to a great deal of concern amongst the dental…

NHS to Private

90 seconds with… Amie Holder-Soares

We speak with dental hygienist and therapist Amie Holder-Soares about her aesthetics business, secret talent and a hairy experience in…

Dentistry