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A new year, a new Dentistry Top 50

It’s that time again, to vote for who you think has been the most influential in the profession, in Dentistry…

Dentistry

Are dentists accountable for the level of service they provide for NHS dentistry?

Dentists could be held accountable for the level of service they provide because that’s how the 2006 contract works, Michael Watson says.…

Dentistry

Finance, it’s not all about finance

The regulations surrounding patient finance can be a barrier to entry for some dentists. Mike Aldred, operations director at Carefree…

Dentistry

Miranda Kerr reveals oil pulling habit

Miranda Kerr has revealed that she practices oil pulling to keep her oral health in check. The actress, who is…

Celebrity News

Junior dentists strike against new contract

Judi Humphreys joined hospital dentists on the 12 January for the first 24-hour strike. The strike comes in response to…

Young Dentist

Dental therapists back ban on junk food adverts before watershed

The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) is backing a call for the ban on junk food adverts screening on…

Oral health

The new alternative in clear aligners

Dr Richard Brown gives his thoughts on the Nuvola orthodontic aligners from GEO. Nuvola – the new alternative in clear…

Dentistry

Stop publishing letters in The Telegraph

A different method is needed if Tony Kilcoyne is going to make any change, Seb Evans says. One of the stories that…

Dentistry

Questioning the GDC

After she announced her decision to step down as chief executive and registrar of the GDC, Seb Evans questions Evlynne…

Dentistry

NHS practice values increase while private goodwill values drop

NHS practice sales as a percentage of goodwill have increased while valuations have dropped, according to NASDAL. The National Association of…

Dentistry

From shy to strong

A teenage boy who was bullied and called ‘Goofy’ at school has won an award for the story of the…

Orthodontics

Dental Politics: The Big Debate

Dentistry and Dentistry.co.uk is to host Dental Politics: The Big Debate, a live thought-provoking discussion centred on current major issues facing the…

Dentistry

Smile design laboratory

Heather gives her experience using Knight Dental smile design laboratory. To find out more information please visit www.knightdentaldesign.co.uk.

Aesthetic dentistry

Research grants to improve children’s oral health

The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) will fund a number of research fellowships to address concerns about the current state…

Oral health

Dentistry Fees Survey – the results

Last year, Dentistry.co.uk conducted a nationwide investigation into dental fee setting. The highly anticipated first results of the Dentistry Fees…

Dentistry

New NICE guidelines give patients more options regarding their dental care

The BDHF has welcomed new guidelines that give patients the option to make a more informed decision about their care. The…

Dentistry

Stress could lead to tooth loss

Stress can often lead to tooth loss amongst other side effects, the London Tooth Wear Centre is reminding people. The…

Dentistry

Is your data protected?

A short video on how Quark, from Microminder, can help you protect your practice data. For more information please visit www.microminder.com.…

Private Practice

Turn on the tap

How do you convert the fruits of your marketing labours into a steady trickle of income? Tracy Stuart of NBS…

Private Features