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Meet the 2016 finalists – Irish Dentistry Awards

It’s time to reveal the finalists for the 2016 Irish Dentistry Awards, and book tickets for the most anticipated Irish…

Dentistry

Justin Bieber unveils gold tooth

Justin Bieber has had a gold tooth fitted. Justin revealed the tooth on Snapchat, with a series of snaps stating:…

Celebrity News

Evlynne Gilvarry says a reduction in the ARF is possible

Evlynne Gilvarry has announced that a reduction in the annual retention fee (ARF) for 2017 could be possible. In an…

Dentistry

‘Timetable needed’ for regulation reform

The Government has renewed its commitment to reforming health and social care regulation, with no specific timetables being made. Parliamentary Under-Secretary…

Dentistry

What’s in your Christmas coffee?

Denplan has moved to highlight the high sugar content found in some festive drinks this Christmas. Using the below video,…

Dentistry

Janet Goodwin makes access to good dental information top of agenda

Janet Goodwin, the new president of the BDHF, has pledged to make dental information more accessible for the public. The new…

Oral health

Dementia – would you recognise it?

Marina Harris outlines the core principles of supporting patients with dementia. With the help of science, medicine and education we…

Oral health

Results of the BDA’s PEC announced

The results of the BDA’s Principal Executive Committee (PEC) have been announced, with Paul Woodhouse winning the UK-wide seat. The…

Dentistry

Oil-free compressors suitable for dentistry

Dürr Dental have been at the forefront of compressor development for nearly 60 years. Even their appearance belies their extraordinary…

Dentistry

Third NHS Confidence Monitor survey launched

Practice Plan has launched its third NHS Confidence Monitor survey to find out your thoughts on NHS dentistry. The NHS…

Dentistry

That was the year that was

Gary Anders, managing director of DPAS Dental Plans, reviews the year gone by and looks forward to 2016. Having taken…

Dentistry

Cancer now seen as ‘beatable’

One of the most common words linked with cancer is ‘beatable’, according to a new study by the BDHF. The…

Oral health

Tips to attract new patients

Sarah Barnard shares her top tips for attracting new patients to your practice. Very often when I visit dental practices…

Dentistry Features

Recommending dentists’ pay

The DDRB should go back to recommending dentists’ pay, not contract values, Michael Watson says. In February 1949 the House…

Dentistry

Monitoring NHS dentistry: round two

Following the release of the results of the second Practice Plan NHS Confidence Monitor, a group of key opinion leaders…

Dentistry Features

Board moves to improve dental regulation model

A new report has been published to make dental regulation ‘more coherent, streamlined and effective’. The Regulation of Dental Services…

Dentistry

Staying safe with GDP ortho

Lucy Nichols highlights some examples of best practise for cosmetic orthodontic patients GDP orthodontics has revolutionised the way I work…

Ortho Features

Can you help me?

Juggling too many responsibilities? Larry M Guzzardo discusses how to be an effective leader and teaching your staff how to…

Private Features

Benefitting every dental practice

Practice Plan secures the Dental Business Theatre at next year’s Dentistry Show. It has just been announced that Practice Plan,…

Dentistry Features