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Brexit – what’s going on?

Luke Moore gives his thoughts over what the potential implications of Brexit will be on dentistry. Despite its dominance in the…

Dentistry

Bupa acquires nine new UK and Ireland dental practices

Bupa Dental Care has acquired nine new dental practices across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The new sites…

Dentistry

Public Health England launches healthy teeth lesson plans

‘Keeping our teeth healthy’ lesson plans are now available from Public Health England as part of its Change4life campaign. There are two plans, one…

Oral health

Gum disease increases chances of an early labour

Gum disease significantly increases the chances of pregnant women going into labour early, a new study has found. The study…

Oral health

Five-star review for closing a diastema

Chirag Patel describes a minimally invasive technique using direct composite bonding to close a diastema and improve aesthetics, which has…

Dentistry

Porcelain veneers: the pros and cons for your patients

The pros and cons to consider before offering your patients porcelain veneers. When a patient visits their dental surgery looking…

Cosmetic Dentistry

Planning ahead for April 2020 contract rollout

Zoe Close suggests a couple of dates to keep an eye out for in the next 15 months if you’re…

Dentistry

A third of European dentists may leave the UK after Brexit

Almost a third of dentists from Europe are considering leaving the UK in the next few years. That’s according to…

Dentistry

New areas of application call for new, versatile materials

With Vita Akzent Plus stains, users can optimise the shade of all types of dental ceramic restorations simply and efficiently,…

Aesthetic dentistry

Stress in the workplace: are you prepared?

Andy Acton looks at some measures which could be put in place to protect your business from the effects of…

Dentistry

Beam In-Office professional teeth whitening

Beam In-Office teeth whitening has been specially developed to service the increasing demand from patients for a highly effective chair-side…

Aesthetic dentistry

Retirement is wasted on those too old to enjoy it

Dentist David Row reflects on his career and why selling his practice has let him make the most of life…

Dentistry

The fish rots from the head

Leadership is the root cause of any organisation’s failure, Alun Rees says. The final quarter of 2018 saw me speaking…

Blog

Enhanced CPD Dentistry UK introduces John Makin

John Makin introduces his lecture at Enhanced CPD Dentistry UK on the 1 February.   To find out more and to…

Dentistry

School children taught to count using sugar cubes to help curb obesity rates

Primary school children are being taught to count using sugar cubes to help combat childhood obesity. Worksheets, created by Public Health…

Oral health

See Martin Wanendeya lecturing about practical tips for implant success at the Implant Dentistry Show

https://www.facebook.com/FMCpro/videos/214933749459017/ Martin Wanendeya from Ten Dental Facial will be lecturing about practical tips for implant success at the Implant Dentistry…

Implant dentistry

A comprehensive philosophy

IAS Academy introduces its orthodontics courses and explains what’s involved. The concept of short-term orthodontics (STO) has grown in popularity…

Orthodontics

Recreating nature course with Dr Simon Chard

https://youtu.be/Kb3IDGPtLRc Take your CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) dentistry to the next level with Dr Simon Chard. Are…

Aesthetic dentistry

Association of Dental Groups appoints new chair

The ADG has appointed Neil Carmichael as its new chair with effect from 1 February The Association of Dental Groups (ADG), which…

Dentistry