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The impact being in a prototype has had on my practice and patients
What better way to know more about how the contract reform process could impact you specifically, than asking someone who…
Dentistry
Is there enough time to meet your patients’ expectations?
If you asked anyone in any profession whether they felt under time pressure, the chances are they would say ‘yes’.…
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‘Lack of progress in contract reform means many are questioning how long they can wait’
With a reformed contract due to be rolled out in less than 12 months, Practice Plan has been inviting NHS…
Dentistry
How anxious are you?
The number of claims against dentists for more than £100,000 increased by 450% over a nine-year period (up to 2015)…
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How will contract reform affect your profitability?
Do you know what’s going with NHS dental contract reform? Practice Plan is asking you to have your say. When…
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Calling all dentists – have your say on contract reform
Contract reform is on the horizon and will undoubtedly have an impact on the whole profession, not just NHS dentists,…
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Introducing the NHS/Business Theatre at the London Dentistry Show
The London Dentistry Show will be hosting the NHS/Business Theatre, this September at Olympia, London. Lectures here will give delegates…
Dentistry
Building up our squat practice…
Josie Hutchings shares the story of a squat practice’s difficult start to life during a recession Opening up a squat…
Dentistry
How do you feel about the GDC?
How confident are you that the GDC would handle any complaint made against you appropriately? That is one of the…
Dentistry
Speak out on mental health
It’s important for the profession to put its weight behind the door of change, Josie Hutchings. Barely a week goes…
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The future of dentistry – reasons to be cheerful?
Les Jones speaks to Bethany Rushworth about reasons to be optimistic, as well as the challenges that lie ahead Technological…
Dentistry
Asking the big questions
Nigel Jones speaks to John Milne about being ‘well-led’, fees and working collaboratively with the GDC and NHS England Complying…
Dentistry
Cornwall demanding action with 50,000 patients on waiting list for an NHS dentist
Cornwall Council is calling for action as 48,000 patients wait for an NHS dental appointment. Devon and Cornwall patients are waiting an average…
Dentistry
Survey asks dentists about contract reform, the GDC and mental health
A year before the new NHS contract is rolled out, a survey is being launched to ask dentists for their…
Dentistry
Dentists support move to core service for NHS dentistry
More than three quarters (77%) of dentists would support a government move to a core NHS dental service. The 2018…
Dentistry
Confidence in NHS dentistry low
Many dentists lack confidence in the future of NHS dentistry, results from the 2018 NHS Confidence Monitor show. The survey,…
Dentistry
Anxiety levels high across dentistry
Dentists across both NHS and private dentistry are anxious about complaints and litigation according to the results of the 2018…
Dentistry
Unhappiness rife amongst NHS dentists
Happiness amongst NHS dentists is dropping to new lows, according to the 2018 NHS Confidence Monitor survey from Practice Plan.…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry facing mass exodus of dentists
NHS dentistry is facing a potential mass exodus, with 86% of dentists looking to leave in the next five years.…
Dentistry