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GDC’s response

The General Dental Council responds to Eddie Scher’s tough questions. The GDC’s role is to protect patients and help to…

Dentistry

It’s all change for the OTA!

It’s all change for the Orthodontic Technicians Association (OTA) after its conference and annual general meeting in Manchester this month…

Laboratory

GDC: I’m calling your bluff

Eddie Scher challenges the GDC to answer his tough questions on dental regulation and start living up to its promises…

Dentistry

Starting Well programme launched in England

Starting Well, a new innovative programme to ensure children receive better dental advice, has been launched by the Government. The…

Oral health

Business bites – getting a second opinion

Simon Hughes presents a case study illustrating the benefits of consulting experienced dental practice sales agents. We recently completed on…

Dentistry

Looking to the future

BDIA Dental Showcase is back, and this year it’s bigger than ever. Technology is constantly evolving and chances are it…

Dentistry

Some good news at last

The launch of the Dental Check by One programme is at last some good news for dentistry, Michael Watson says.…

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The missing 50%

The Department of Health should be a little more bothered about the missing 50% of patients who can’t get access…

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Profession warns consumers to choose wisely as corrective procedures increase

  A new survey has revealed that nearly three quarters of aesthetic professionals providing treatments such as teeth whitening and…

Aesthetic dentistry

The key to happiness

A true pioneer of cosmetic dentistry in the UK, Mervyn Druian speaks to Sophie Hatton about a career of innovation spanning…

Aesthetic dentistry

Dental access figures for children highlight a north-south divide

A map of the UK has been created to show the different levels of NHS dental access for children aged…

Oral health

Affordable practice management software

Hamssa Mansour talks to Dentistry.co.uk about how pleased she is after purchasing Ismile for her practice. Dentistry.co.uk: Why did you…

Dentistry

BDA links with Dentistry Show for combined event

The British Dental Association and CloserStill Media have announced a major new collaboration, that will see the British Dental Conference…

Dentistry

‘Dental Check by One’ national campaign launched

CDOs from England, Wales and Scotland, along with other major organisations across dentistry gathered today to launch the Dental Check…

Dentistry

Communicating to grow

Simon Reynolds of Patient Plan Direct suggests key communicational tactics to nurture growth of a healthy base of private payment…

Private Practice

Is there turbulence on the horizon?

Thinking of switching dental plan providers? Finding the best deal can feel a little like booking a budget flight: the…

Dentistry

Starting Well programme blasted by dental leaders

Starting Well, an unfunded programme to tackle children’s tooth decay, has been launched in Manchester. The programme aims to ensure…

Oral health

Top tips for patient care

Ravat and Ray Bradford won Best Patient Care North East and Pont Steffan Dental Practice won Best Patient Care Wales…

Dentistry

Bullying in the dental profession

The presence of workplace bullying may be more prevalent than you realise, Neel Kothari says. Surprisingly, bullying itself isn’t against the…

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