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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

Dear Barry – talking techniques: creating a habit

Dear Barry, how can I motivate my patients to clean interdentally? The answer lies in patients developing the habit. Habits…

Blog

Meet Lisa Wasden, new commercial lead for implants UK and Ireland, Dentsply Sirona

Lisa Wasden explains why she is so passionate about working for Dentsply Sirona and her future plans for the company.…

Implant dentistry

Dentists struggle to get funding for growth

Aileen Boyle, managing director, Braemar Finance Appetite of dentists to invest is strong but access to funding is a challenge. Despite half…

Dentistry

The future is yours at this year’s Oral Health Conference

The Oral Health Conference and Exhibition (OHC) 2018 is the BSDHT’s flagship event, offering a myriad of benefits for all…

Dentistry

Are cold desserts and refreshing summer drinks off the table for some of your patients this summer?

Make a real difference to your patients with dentine hypersensitivity this summer There is high prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity (DHS)…

Oral health

Making implant dentistry simple

Situated just outside of Haifa, in full view of the Galilee Mountains, the global headquarters of MIS Implants is the…

Dentistry

Iain Chapple awarded top distinction in dentistry

Professor Iain Chapple has received the 2018 Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Periodontal Disease from the International Association for…

Dentistry

OR Foundation Board welcomes its new chairman and board members

The Oral Reconstruction (OR) Foundation announced its new chairman at the Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2018 in Rotterdam. The Foundation…

Dentistry