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Sugarwise supports government’s childhood obesity strategy

While the government’s Childhood obesity: a plan for action strategy (published earlier this week) was a major disappointment for many health…

Oral health

Dental experts slam toothless, ‘watered down’ obesity plan

Leading dental associations, charities and organisations have united to voice their disappointment over the government’s Childhood obesity: a plan for…

Oral health

The Laboratory Awards: Last chance to enter

Now is the time to work on your submission to the Laboratory Awards 2016, as the final deadline for entries…

Laboratory

Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 set to tackle key issues

  Taking place over 7-8 September, the Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 is set to return to Manchester Central.…

Oral health

Sugar tax gets go ahead while Childhood Obesity Strategy labelled ‘absolute disaster’

The sugar tax has been included in the Childhood Obesity Strategy, while whole sections of the draft have been dropped. The…

Oral health

Dentists urged to get confirmation of parental responsibility in writing

Dental professionals are being urged to exercise caution and ask for written confirmation where there is uncertainty over who has…

Oral health

EU rules on language testing putting patients at risk

Patient safety is being put at risk because testing of the clinical English language skills of dentists, doctors and nurses…

Oral health

What does the UDA contract pay for?

Michael Watson explains how the UDA system came about and how it is supposed to work in the practice. The…

Dentistry

CQC – DIY or send Lassie out for help?

As a DPAS Dental Plans Business Bites partner, Pat Langley from Apolline has some clear and much-valued advice for practices…

Private Practice

A busy week in hospital

Natalie Bradley gives her insight into a hospital training environment. Although 95% of dentistry is carried out in primary care,…

Young Dentist

Rise in the number of dental complaints defended successfully

No compensation is paid in just under 60% of dental complaints and claims, according to the latest figures from the…

Dentistry

Anti-inflammatory diet could improve periodontal disease

New research has found that an anti-inflammatory diet could help those with periodontal disease. The small pilot study participants who…

Oral health

Recording ‘selfies’ while brushing teeth can improve technique

New research has found that recording yourself brushing your teeth can help improve your oral hygiene technique. The study, which…

Oral health

Communicating to grow

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

Private Features

BSDHT president takes on international role

Michaela ONeill, president of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has been elected to the board of…

Oral health

New edition of the JOI Glossary of Terms published

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and Allen Press have published the JOI Glossary of Terms, 2016 Edition –…

Implant dentistry

‘A big thanks’ to our practice management software

Stephen Nulty explains how Ismile has improved the running of his practice. Seb Evans (SE): Why did you move to…

Dentistry Features

A great orthodontic offering for dental care professionals

  Attention all orthodontic nurses, therapists, and hygienists! This year’s British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) is offering dental care professionals a…

Oral health

The positive reasons to go private

Dentistry.co.uk interviews Josie Hutchings and Jayne Gibson to get the lowdown on the qualities of going private. Judging from the…

Private Features