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Why I joined Portman Dental Care

Andy Sloan (picture far left) explains how his beliefs lead him to becoming business development director at Portman Dental Care.…

Dentistry

Using sugar-free chewing gum could improve oral health

Using sugar-free chewing gum could reduce dental caries and improve our oral health, Wrigley says. Its latest study claims chewing…

Oral health

Tif Qureshi wins Swedish prize for minimally invasive dentistry

UK dentist, Tif Qureshi, and his fellow IAS Academy instructor from Oslo, Erik Svendsrud, recently received the Sverker Prize. The…

Dentistry

Adults in England unable to get an NHS dental appointment

Around 1.45 million adults across England cannot get an NHS dental appointment, new analysis from the BBC shows. A further 2 million…

Dentistry

Business structures – is changing to a limited company a more tax efficient way?

Would changing to a limited company benefit you and your business? Sophie Kwiatkowski presents some key factors for associate dentists to consider.…

Private Practice

Helping the BDA Benevolent Fund deliver Christmas

As the festive period approaches, Ros Keeton, chairman of the BDA Benevolent Fund, shares how the charity helps in times…

Dentistry

The BDA launches its manifesto for oral health

The BDA is calling on all parties in the general election to stop ignoring oral health in overall health policies. It is asking for…

Dentistry

When should an NHS dental patient be paying for treatment?

After Labour announces it will remove check-up costs for the NHS dental patient, Michael Watson gives his thoughts on the…

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Planmeca Romexis – the complete dental implant workflow

With Planmeca Romexis dentists can combine 3D data, plan implants, design guides and 3D print guides. How Romexis works Firstly…

Implant dentistry

Successful splint therapy for TMD and bruxism

Barry Oulton introduces his course on splint therapy for TMD and bruxism. He explains what the full-day’s training involves and…

Private Practice

Fighting antibiotic resistance during World Antibiotic Awareness Week

Taking place between 18 to 24 November, World Antibiotic Awareness Week is set to highlight the issue of antibiotic resistance.…

Dentistry

Dental organisations support World Antibiotic Awareness Week

During World Antibiotic Awareness Week, dentists and dental professionals are reminded to think about their use of antibiotics. National dental…

Dentistry

The fear of inaction in your dental career

Nigel Jones relays one young dentist’s fear of leaving his dental career in the hands of the NHS. The numbers…

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Labour promises free dental check ups if elected

Labour is promising to scrap charges and offer free dental check ups if it wins the next general election. All…

Dentistry

NHS dentists don’t want to be working in the NHS

More than three quarters (77%) of NHS dentists don’t see themselves working in the NHS in five years’ time. The latest…

Dentistry

Taking corporate social responsibility seriously

Andy Acton explains why FTA is taking its corporate social responsibility so seriously. The phrase ‘the world is becoming a…

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Zirconia: strong and beautiful

 As zirconia becomes a more affordable option, Neil Photay muses on its viability for restorations in NHS dentistry In dentistry,…

Dentistry

Mouth Cancer Action Month – be a lifesaver

Andrew Osafo reports on the launch night for Mouth Cancer Action Month and what dental professionals can do to raise…

Oral health

The history and success of dental charity Bridge2aid

https://www.facebook.com/HenryScheinUK/videos/408226066790010/?v=408226066790010 Patrick Allen, managing director for Henry Schein UK & Ireland speaks to Shaenna Loughnane, CEO of dental charity Bridge2aid.…

Dentistry