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Putting the NHS under the spotlight

In the first of a two-part article, Sophie Hatton reports back from Simplyhealth Professionals’ second ‘If’ roundtable debate, which brought…

Private Practice

Empowering the hygienist

Karen Walker, dental hygienist and trainer, reminds us of the pivotal role played by dental hygienists and therapists in a…

Dentistry

Robbie Hughes treats Liverpool footballers, Imogen the Ibiza Weekender and Gaz from Geordie Shore

Robbie Hughes, owner of Dental Excellence (www.dentalexcellenceuk.co.uk) is reported to be the clinician behind the restorative and aesthetic dental treatment of a…

Celebrity News

Digital dentistry is not the future – it’s the present

An exciting line-up of future-thinking speakers will spark the enthusiasm of delegates at this year’s Henry Schein Digital Symposium. Here…

Dentistry

Corporates merge

Two corporates merged this week. Julian English reports Oradi Limited has merged with Dental Care Group. Oradi had a portfolio…

Dentistry

A whirlwind first two years

As John Makin marks two years as head of the DDU, Seb Evans speaks to him about how the last…

Dentistry

Dental Protection accuses ‘no win no fee’ lawyers of targeting dentists

Dental Protection is accusing ‘no win no fee’ lawyers of targeting dental patients, in particular cases related to periodontal disease. A…

Dentistry

Protect your data

Are you confident your practice is immune to computer threats? Sandip Parekh explains the steps you need to take to…

Dentistry

Where’s the weak link in your brand?

Les Jones looks at the importance of keeping your brand consistent and the dangers if you don’t. Brands are fragile…

Dentistry

You pays your money and they takes their choice

Kevin Lewis looks at how the GDC sets the annual retention fee. My shameless misquote in the above title requires…

Blog

New book reveals aesthetic success strategies

The launch of Harry Singh’s new book, ‘Let go of the handbrake’, went off with a bang on the drums…

Aesthetic dentistry

How to get started in full arch implant dentistry

Andrew Legg explains why it’s important to take small steps in your implant dentistry journey. It is quite common for…

Implant dentistry

Manchester hypodontia course

Hypodontia is a condition in which the patient is born with an absence of one or more teeth – including…

Dentistry

Built to last

How are you ensuring that your practice is built to last for 100 years, Alun Rees questions. Change in dentistry…

Blog

Mayday! Mayday! There may be trouble ahead…

The upcoming new data protection regulations may be distressing for dentists, but ignoring them will cost you dear. Dental marketing…

Dentistry

‘Looking forward to the future’

Rana Al-Falaki explains why she decided to join Dentex and how as part of the group she is working with…

Private Practice

Peter Dyer re-elected as chair of the CCHDS

Peter Dyer has been re-elected as the chair of the British Dental Association’s Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services (CCHDS).…

Dentistry

Why do we smile? Exploring the psychology behind smiling

Connor Hughes explains why offering tooth straightening in your practice is so important for you patients. As many people are…

Orthodontics

Make sure you’re attending the Private Dentistry Show

The Private Dentistry Show will be a fantastic one-day event held on Saturday 15 September 2018. The Private Dentistry Show…

Private Practice