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Calls for strike action from the dental profession

Prominent members of the dental profession should know better than to call for strikes, Michael Watson says. In a couple…

Dentistry

The ultimate practice – room by room

Sophie Bracken caught the Maidstone leg of Practice Plan’s 2015 Workshop Tour. There are many practice management courses and events available…

Dentistry

Tailor-made treatment

A look at why dental hygienist Lisa Smith’s appointments are always on the button. The art of communication has a key…

Oral health

Oral cancer now the 10th most common cancer in men

Oral cancer has now been declared the 10th most common cancer detected in men, according to new figures. The figures,…

Dentistry

Is it the right time for Evlynne Gilvarry to leave?

Few will miss Evlynne Gilvarry after she announced she will step down in January, says Michael Watson. The news that…

Dentistry

Thank you to The Dentistry Awards partners

We send out a big thank you to all the partners of The Dentistry Awards. Acteon Acteon designs, manufactures and…

Dentistry

Another role

Andrea Ubhi speaks to Private Dentistry about the drama of dental practice and why sometimes it’s best to wake up,…

Private Practice

Evlynne Gilvarry to step down from the GDC in January

Evlynne Gilvarry, chief executive and registrar for the General Dental Council (GDC) has decided to step down from January 2016.…

Dentistry

Whatclinic announces acquisition of Toothpick

Whatclinic.com has announced its acquisition of Toothpick.com, which will extend Toothpick’s software to more than 11,000 clinics. Over 120,000 private…

Dentistry

Private dental care costs are a postcode lottery

Private dental care costs in the UK are a postcode lottery, according to new research. The research, carried out by…

Private Practice

FGDP(UK) tells GDC to ‘put its house in order’

The FGDP(UK) has rejected the GDC’s proposed ARF, claiming it’s placing the financial burned of its own failings on dentists.…

Dentistry

The fledgling expert

Young implant dentist Adam Patel believes learning from the experts and having a philosophical approach to life is the key…

Private Practice

Why social media is important for small businesses

Social media is one of the most easily accessible and effective means of marketing we have available to us today,…

Dentistry

What’s on the horizon for dentistry?

Michael Watson warns dentists to look at the black cab, restaurant and hotel industries to see what could be on the…

Dentistry

Bacteria-killing 3D-printed tooth created

Researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands have developed a technology for 3D-printed teeth that can also keep the mouth…

Implant dentistry

Top tips to create your ultimate dental practice, one room at a time

If you’ve been using social media lately, chances are you’ve seen some reference to the Practice Plan Workshop Tour 2015,…

Dentistry

BDA tells GDC to stop ‘hoarding’ registrants’ money

The GDC has been accused of ‘hoarding reserves’ by the BDA after launching its consultation on the ARF for 2016.…

Dentistry

Professional footballers experience poor oral health

Professional footballers experience poor oral health, according to a new study, which can impact on the wellbeing and performance of…

Oral health

CQC registration, registration, registration

The process for adding another dentist to an existing partnership registration with the CQC is unacceptable, Jeff Sherer says. I…

Dentistry