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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

The future of orthodontics

The future of orthodontics will be discussed in a one-day masterclass, with proceeds going to charity. Held on the 2…

Orthodontics

Dummies’ guide to events

Considering running an event at your practice? Chris Baker explains where to start. Events can often be suggested by company…

Dentistry

How to deal with a thin crest

A thin crest is no more a barrier to place implants. The CS tips can smoothly enlarge the crest, one…

Acteon

Dental anxiety in children could be reduced with cartoons

Watching cartoons whilst receiving treatment could help reduce children’s dental anxiety and distress, a new study has shown. The study,…

Dentistry