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FGDP(UK) endorses advice on antibiotic use

The FGDP(UK) has endorsed new advice for dentists on the use of antibiotics against infective endocarditis (IE). New advice from the…

Dentistry

Your thoughts on the current prototype contract

https://www.facebook.com/dentistryuk/videos/230769637603723/ Nigel Jones lets us know his thoughts and concerns on the current prototype contract.

Dentistry

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… GDC warns more…

Dentistry

Free NHS dentistry webinar with Len D’Cruz

Simplyhealth Professionals is hosting a free NHS webinar and Q&A session today (24 August) at 2:30pm, presented by Len D’Cruz, providing an…

Dentistry

What information do the banks need when considering a loan application?

What information do the banks need? FTA Finance tells you more. For more information visit www.ftafinance.co.uk.

Private Practice

Calls in Oxfordshire for better access to dentistry in care homes

Healthwatch Oxfordshire is calling for better access to dental treatment for residents in care home. The calls come after a…

Oral health

Professor Paul Coulthard appointed dean at Queen Mary University

Professor Paul Coulthard has been appointed as dean for dentistry at the Queen Mary University of London. He will be…

Dentistry

The flexible and affordable way to purchase dental equipment

Hague Dental, in cooperation with Medifinance have launched Hague Financial Solutions – a flexible and affordable way of financing new…

Dentistry

How is the UK’s oral health changing?

Chris Moffatt looks behind the headlines to see if the UK’s oral health is really that bad. With the introduction…

Oral health

GDC warns more than 2,000 DCPs about outstanding CPD with a week until deadline

More than 2,000 dental care professionals have not submitted their CPD statement with one week to go, the GDC claims.…

Dentistry

A practice manager’s guide to dental handpieces

Charlotte Foreman and Chris Moffatt from BA International explain the differences between dental handpieces. Handpieces are the most frequently used…

Endodontics

High staff turnover? Time to take a look in the mirror

If your team is underperforming, perhaps it is not them that is at fault, Alun Rees argues. Successful practices keep…

Blog

The profession’s thoughts on finances in dentistry

Following the first look at Braemar Finance’s detailed research into the profession, we continue to delve into dentists’ views on a…

Private Practice

Vaping increases chances of developing mouth cancer

Vaping could increase the chances of developing oral cancer, a new study from the University of Minnesota has found. The study…

Oral health

Cash flow is critical for dentists taking the leap from the NHS to private

Wesleyan explains why it is important to make a good first impression in today’s dental practices. Life is all about…

Private Practice

BDA and its Benevolent Fund

What on earth is happening at the BDA, Michael Watson questions. Last week, as a member, I received an email…

Blog

Upgrading your practice’s IT hardware

Is upgrading computers in your practice too expensive? Jazz Panesar explains how Microminder is making it more affordable. One of…

Dentistry

HPV infection rates lower than expected

HPV infection rates in England are lower than expected, the University of Sheffield has discovered. The study found 2.2% of…

Oral health

Managing staff departures

Rupert Hoppenbrouwers advises on how to ensure staff departures are as stress-free as possible. Many would agree that it is…

Dentistry