NHS

NHS introduces free mental health hotline for staff battling coronavirus

A mental health hotline has been launched by the NHS to help support staff as they work together to battle…

Dentistry

FMC says a big ‘thank you’ as thousands register for Online CPD Dentistry Show

Thousands are registering for FMC’s very first Online CPD Dentistry Show to show support for their NHS. Yesterday FMC launched…

Dentistry

How is the dental industry likely to be redeployed?

The NHS has revealed how dental teams are likely to be redeployed as professionals are urged to step forward to…

Dentistry

Dentists respond to CDO’s coronavirus webinar

Dentists have spoken out following a webinar hosted by England’s chief dental officer aimed at answering industry questions.  Last Friday, Sara…

Dentistry

CDO’s coronavirus webinar at a glance

Thousands of dental professionals tuned in to the webinar hosted by the chief dental officer for England in an effort…

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… CDO’s webinar The…

Dentistry

Dentistry.co.uk kicks off Instagram campaign to show NHS support

To show support and solidarity with the NHS frontline workers, FMC is launching an Instagram initiative – and wants you…

Dentistry

NHS volunteer offers support services to dentists during coronavirus emergency

Support for dentists who are struggling in response to the coronavirus lockdown is being offered up for free. Jane Lelean,…

Dentistry

Profit gap increases between NHS and private practices

The average private practice’s profit is more than £16,000 greater than that of its NHS counterpart. This is according to…

Dentistry

VAT deferral to help practices cope with coronavirus impact

Dental practices are among the businesses who will benefit from the recent government promise to delay VAT payments in light…

Dentistry

Dentistry.co.uk goes blue to show support for NHS workers

As part of FMC’s campaign to support the NHS, Dentistry.co.uk and all FMC titles are joining the #lightitblue initiative. Around…

Dentistry

Dentists react to measures for self-employed during coronavirus crisis

Self-employed dentists will receive 80% of their earnings from the state in response to the spread of coronavirus – but…

Dentistry

GDC encourages remote CPD during coronavirus lockdown

The General Dental Council (GDC) has relaxed expectations following the announcement of a UK lockdown. Yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson…

Dentistry

BDA recommends ceasing routine dentistry to help counter coronavirus

Dental practices are being advised to stop routine dentistry to help slow down the spread of coronavirus. The British Dental…

Dentistry

Coronavirus could force redeployment of dental staff to support NHS

Dentists could be called on to provide support for the health service as coronavirus cases continue to rise. The British…

Dentistry

Coronavirus – what’s the financial impact on dentistry?

As the coronavirus causes businesses to start shutting down across the UK, we find out what the financial implications are…

Dentistry

90 seconds with…John Makin

In this video John Makin gives his strangest experience in dentistry as well as his ambitions for the future of…

Dentistry

Weighing up NHS versus private dentistry?

It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Patient Plan Direct explains how it can offer you the best of…

Private Practice

CQC suspends inspections in response to coronavirus

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has stopped routine inspections as the UK confirms more than 1,500 cases of coronavirus. Starting…

Dentistry