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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
Sharp rise in Scottish NHS patients
The number of patients registered with NHS dentists in Scotland has risen sharply – amid growing criticism of problems in…
Dentistry
BDA responds to the Cochrane review on fluoridation
The BDA’s scientific and public health experts have responded to the Cochrane Oral Health Review on water fluoridation. Fluoridated water,…
Dentistry
The feasibility of going private
Nigel Jones, sales director at Practice Plan, discusses the important factors to consider when contemplating the feasibility of going private.…
Dentistry
From the sublime to the ridiculous
Kevin Lewis examines a week of two halves for the profession’s mainstream image. From the sublime to the ridiculous there…
Dentistry
NHS appointments ‘frustratingly difficult’ to get according to Which?
Michael Watson responds to Which? claims that NHS dentists are not offering NHS appointments. Its undercover researchers called 500 dental surgeries advertising…
Dentistry
How best to communicate with your patients when moving to private practice
Nigel Jones, sales director at Practice Plan, explains how to get your patient communications right when converting to private practice.…
Dentistry
Dentists dissatisfied with current NHS contract, research shows
Dentists are dissatisfied with the current NHS contract and are lacking knowledge about the current pilots and prototypes, new research shows.…
Dentistry
2 + 2 = 3
Kevin Lewis explains why a 24/7 GP service has been suggested, but questions how it will work. The best professional…
Dentistry
A trip down memory lane
Last week I paid a visit to the town where I was born and brought up, Caterham in Surrey. It…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry ‘not fit for purpose’ in 10 years’ time
Seventy-two per cent of dentists believe that NHS dentistry will not be fit for purpose in 10 years’ time. Adding…
Dentistry
The Queen’s Speech
It was said of King Charles II that he ‘never said a foolish thing, nor ever did a wise one’.…
Dentistry
Eight tips for using Facebook effectively
Is your practice getting the most out of Facebook? Emma Sillars, regional support manager at Practice Plan, shares her Facebook…
Dentistry
Have your say in the next NHS Confidence Monitor
The second NHS Confidence Monitor is now open for dentists to take part and share their views. The NHS Confidence…
Dentistry
Monitoring NHS dentistry
Following the release of the NHS Confidence Monitor – an independent survey commissioned by Practice Plan to monitor the profession’s…
Dentistry
Burt announced as new dentistry minister
MPs will come face-to-face with the dentistry minister again, after David Cameron dropped the experiment of giving the job to…
Dentistry
Unfolding the political landscape
For those of us who follow the comings and goings of the ‘Westminster Village’, the making of a new (all…
Dentistry
Prototypes ‘unambitious’ and ‘unacceptable’
Professor Jimmy Steele’s comments, highlighting the gulf between his vision for contract reform, and the prototypes, have been welcomed. A…
Dentistry
Out of this world
Kevin Lewis reviews the NHS’ ‘never events list’ and what might happen if a ‘never event’ is reported to the…
Dentistry