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What’s behind the sharp rise in Scottish dentists leaving the NHS?
Practice Plan’s sales and marketing director, Nigel Jones, caught up with regional support manager, Louise Bone, to talk about what…
NHS to Private
NHS dental practice owner held liable for negligence of associate dentist
A former owner of an NHS dental practice is to be vicariously liable for negligence after alleged poor treatment provided…
Dentistry
Looking to make the move from NHS to private? Why the odds are stacked in your favour
Practice Plan’s head of sales, Zoe Close, has been looking at what things are in your favour if you are…
Dentistry
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One in 10 three-year-olds already suffer from tooth decay
More than 10% of England’s three year olds are suffering from tooth decay, a new report reveals. The survey –…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘Teeth are the…
Dentistry
Call for ‘Armed Forces’ style campaign to encourage dental careers
A new report is calling for an ‘Armed Forces style’ campaign in a bid to recruit more healthcare workers. Neil…
Dentistry
Opposition leader warns of dangers linked to SNP’s pledge to scrap NHS dental charges
An opposition leader has warned of the dangers associated with scrapping NHS dental charges in Scotland. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon…
Dentistry Scotland
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘Absolutely shocking’ –…
Dentistry
‘Absolutely shocking’ – patients travel more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry
Patients report travelling more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry, sparking fears that the profession is being plunged into…
Dentistry
Cognitive decline and dental care during COVID-19
The sooner patients with degenerative diseases and poor oral health are treated, the better for their overall health, urges Cemal…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Tony Kilcoyne discusses…
Dentistry
SNP pledge to scrap all NHS dental charges if re-elected
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has pledged to abolish all NHS dental charges if it is re-elected. First Minister Nicola…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – dental school installs isolation pods to improve clinical work
Isolation pods have been installed for dental students in a bid to aid practical learning in the face of COVID-19. …
Dentistry
What can 2020 teach us?
John Makin reflects on how we can still learn important lessons from a difficult 2020. Many dental professionals are used…
Dentistry
Opportunities in dentistry – the current conversations
Reflecting on 2020, Paul Harris shares a number of discussions that may resonate with those in the dental industry. As…
Dentistry
Wrong tooth extraction taken off NHS Never Event list
Wrong tooth extractions have been removed from the NHS’s Never Event list, it has been confirmed. From today, extracting the…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… One year on…
Dentistry
CDO Sara Hurley urges dental teams to ‘play their part’ following death of Sarah Everard
Chief dental officer Sara Hurley called on dental teams to ‘play their part’ in protecting women in the wake of…
Dentistry
Dentistry Question Time – ‘there’s going to be winners and losers in dentistry’
Following our Dentistry Question Time debate, Eddie Crouch speaks out on NHS targets, communication within the profession and changing public…
Dentistry