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Active patient numbers

Advertising services that patients want is key to retaining new business, says Simon Hocken. Recently I met several dental practice…

Dentistry

Price match

Ashley Latter looks at why some patients base their entire decision-making process on cost alone If discussing fees with patients…

Private Practice

Barrier aids bone regrowth after socket grafting

The socket left by an extracted tooth is more than just a place where food can get caught and the tongue…

Implant dentistry

Improving oral health

Alif Moosajee shares with us the background to his thinking and approach at Oakdale Dental. I have been privileged enough to…

Oral health

BDA calls for a joined up partnership to tackle children’s oral health

The BDA has called for a coordinated joined up partnership to tackle the crisis on children’s oral health. These latest…

Dentistry

What do I do when a ‘complex case patient’ walks through the door?

Ian Humphreys gives his experience of using the Dawson academy. ‘My only regret is that I didn’t start taking the…

Aesthetic dentistry

Snowbird Finance receives full authorisation from the FCA

Snowbird Finance Limited is pleased to announce that it has received full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its credit…

Dentistry

Friends and family test updates have been announced

Updated guidance has been published on the friends and family test to help make it more inclusive. The new guidance…

Dentistry

Time to be a winner

Some orthodontic practices are better at marketing than others, but, Malcolm Counihan asks, how hard is it to join the…

Orthodontics

Smile design laboratory

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

Aesthetic dentistry

Warnings over health-conscious men damaging their teeth

Health-conscious men who spend time working out may be doing untold damage to their teeth, according to a leading dentist. Dr Ken…

Oral health

‘Queues around the block’ warning

There will be ‘queues around the block’ for an NHS dentist unless extra money is pumped in urgently, the Government…

Dentistry

Introducing the new PS Pix

Acteon, specialists in dental imaging products, officially presents the new PS Pix, the first imaging plate scanner for your personal…

Acteon

Parents lack of understanding is costing the NHS £22m

Parents’ lack of understanding over the importance of early dental care is costing the NHS around £22 million per year.…

Dentistry

Sweet and sour

Public discourse on sugar consumption, wherever it originates, has positive implications for the nation’s health, says Kevin Lewis. You may…

Dentistry

UK manufactured dental products available online

Visit the new easy to use Kemdent website www.kemdent.co.uk to research and purchase a range of UK manufactured dental materials…

Dentistry

Doctors and dentists join voices in calling for a sugar tax

The BMA has suggested a 20% sugar tax on drinks high in sugar in order to tackle obesity. The calls…

Dentistry

Justin Bieber has wisdom teeth extracted

Justin Bieber has recently had his wisdom teeth removed, explaining on Twitter ‘No fun. Glad it’s over. Going back to sleep.’…

Celebrity News

A quick start guide to recent changes in CQC compliance

Are you aware that the CQC has recently changed the way in which it regulates and inspects practices? Amy D’Arcy-Burt,…

Dentistry