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Tooth decay declared ‘significant public health issue’

The RCPCH has highlighted tooth decay as a significant public health issue in its State of Child Health publication. The Royal College of…

Oral health

GDC launches plans for ‘better’ regulation

The GDC today launched its discussion document, Shifting the balance, setting out its plans over the next three years. The proposals will shift…

Dentistry

New masters course for dental hygienists and therapists in development

The UCL Eastman Dental Institute is looking to develop a new masters course for dental hygienists and therapists. Based in…

Oral health

A new movement in orthodontics launched

Henry Schein Dental announces the launch of Henry Schein Orthodontics, which will offer everything you need to run an orthodontic…

Orthodontics

The latest issue of Oral Health is sure to brighten your day

Have you received your copy of the January/February issue of Oral Health yet? Traditionally a time for resolutions and new starts, the…

Oral health

BDA Scotland ‘dismayed’ at the number of Scots missing out on NHS dentistry

The BDA Scotland has expressed dismay at the latest figures showing the number of Scots missing out on NHS dentistry. Figures…

Dentistry

In-house patient plan: yes or no?

Simon Reynolds discusses key considerations in managing a patient membership plan ‘in-house’. Often the rationale for a DIY project is…

Dentistry

How to recruit the best team member for your practice

Zoe Close kicks off January with four simple ways to ensure that you recruit the best candidates for your dental…

Dentistry

The five benefits of switching plan provider

Suki Singh discusses the five benefits practices have experienced when switching their plan provider over to Practice Plan. In my…

Dentistry

Over 90% of Scots registered with an NHS dentist

NHS dental registrations in Scotland have jumped by 2 million in the last 10 years, new statistics have shown. Figures show…

Dentistry

How can we incentivise better outcomes for our patients?

We shouldn’t settle for inherited rules in our practices but create rules that will help us get results, Alif Moosajee…

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Dentistry 16 finalist for Event of the Year

Dentistry 16: Stars of Dentistry was shortlisted as a finalist for Event of the Year at the IPAC 2016 Awards. The IPAC…

Dentistry

The art of communication

Priya Sharma says that being skilful at the art of communication will allow for an increase in patient satisfaction and…

Dentistry

How to build your patient membership plan…it’s quite easy really!

Louise Bone, practice consultant at DPAS Dental Plans, shares her tips on how to grow the number of patients you…

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CQC brands practice ‘unsafe’

The CQC needs to be more careful with its conclusions and the wording it uses, Michael Watson says. Last week…

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Career day returns to this year’s International Dental Show

The career day returns to the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne this March. With renowned employers introducing themselves, the…

Young Dentist

What a difference a year makes…

Over a year after her appointment as CDO for England, Seb Evans speaks to Sara Hurley about how the last…

Dentistry

GDC asks for ‘consistent approach’ to complaints handling

The General Dental Council (GDC) has said that it wants to deliver a ‘consistent approach’ to its handling of complaints.  The…

Dentistry

Top 11 home whitening tips to share with your patients

Dr Richard Marques, principal at Wimpole Street Dental in London, offers some home whitening tips to share with your patients …

Aesthetic dentistry