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Uniting to find a solution

Representatives from the dental and care sectors met at the British Dental Association to discuss the findings of the Care Quality…

Dentistry

Reaching a new audience

The first Cardiff Dentistry Show saw hundreds of attendees flock to Wales’ capital to learn what’s new in the industry…

Dentistry

The same difference

Kevin Lewis warns how commoditisation is the greatest threat to the future of UK dentistry and we are unsure where…

Blog

Vitamin D during pregnancy could improve children’s oral health

Taking large doses of vitamin D during pregnancy could improve the oral health of children. A clinical trial split 600 women into…

Oral health

Is the dental industry really doing enough in the war on plastic?

Anna Olczak calls on dentists to lead the fight with dentistry’s reliance on single-use plastics. Like me, most of the dentists I know…

Eco-dentistry

Are you up to date?

This article explores the options dental professionals have in order to remain current when it comes to the latest evidential…

Oral health

Wine tops the poll as the nation’s favourite drink

A glass of wine has topped the poll as the UK’s favourite alcoholic beverage, according to a Yougov poll. The…

Oral health

Around 40% of claims costs are for treatment started more than a decade ago

Almost 40% of costs for dental claims made in 2018 relate to cases where treatment started 10 or more years…

Dentistry

The easier route to endodontic success

Jon Cowie talks about the advantages of reciprocating file systems over hand files. As a specialist endodontist I work primarily…

Endodontics

Everyone deserves a summer they can smile about

Do your patients’ summer preparation regimes include protection against teeth sensitivity? Your patients plan their summer activities and holidays well…

Oral health

McDonald’s receives opposition to opening new restaurant in Cardiff

McDonald’s is receiving opposition to plans to open a 24-hour restaurant and drive-through 200 metres away from a school. A school head teacher…

Oral health

Government’s green paper and its potential impact on oral health

Michael Watson gives his thoughts on the recent launch of the government’s green paper. It must be unheard of for…

Blog

Achieving success in private dentistry

Ash Parmar introduces his course, perfect for dentists who want a successful career in private dentistry. Learning content This is…

Private Practice

Dental practices largely unaware of rise in Annual Investment Allowance

Despite a temporary two-year boost in the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), research from Braemar Finance has found that UK SMEs…

Private Practice

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… In memoriam: Anoop…

Dentistry

BDA calls on government to extend NHS pension flexibilities to dentists

The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the government to extend greater NHS Pension flexibilities to dentists. Earlier this…

Dentistry

Getting started with Instagram stories for your dental clinic

For those in the dental industry, it may sometimes feel impossible to keep up with the ever-growing marketing tool kit…

Dentistry

Eco-ing our way to a greener dental future

Sonal Bhoot explains some of the ways we can make our dental practices more eco-friendly. Considering the fact that nearly…

Eco-dentistry

Tipton Training awarded Royal College of Surgeons of England accreditation

The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) have awarded Centre Accreditation to Tipton Training for its courses in the…

Dentistry