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NHS to limit sugary drinks sales in hospitals

The NHS is restricting sugar-sweetened drinks in hospitals to cut patient, visitor and staff sugar consumption. Trusts across England have pledged…

First ever Private Dentistry Show welcomes over 1,000 delegates

Seb Evans reports from the first Private Dentistry Show – a new breed of dental exhibition. The first Private Dentistry…

Long-lasting crowns made easy

DMG’s new Luxacrown enables simple, quick and cost-effective chairside fabrication of long-lasting crowns. The result is a precision-fit, aesthetic and…

David Waring announced as new chairman for BOC 2019

The British Orthodontic Society have announced that consultant orthodontist David Waring is the new chairman of BOC 2019 The first conference…

Prevent oral infections in older patients with bacteria-killing dentures

Common oral infections in older adults, such as candidiasis, can be prevented with ‘rechargeable’ bacteria-killing and fungi-killing dentures, designed by…

War of words – missing the point?

Criticism of Mick Armstrong’s private email that was published in the media is missing the point, argues Kevin Lewis. Throughout…

Save time with treatment planning

Dentally has now introduced treatment plan templates, providing a way of charting multiple treatments for a patient with just a…

Dentistry to take positive stance on recruitment post Brexit

Dentistry needs to take a positive stance on Brexit and recruitment opportunities it could create, Sara Hurley says. Speaking at…

Environments for implant training

Find out more about the implant training and the environment around it at Dentale. Hands-on courses? With a wide range…

What is appropriate (indemnity) cover?

Current inquiries into indemnity cover may have far-reaching effects on dental indemnity, Neel Kothari says. Recently NHS England informed dentists of…

New nourishing lip balm for dry lips

Dry, cracked lips are often associated with a dry mouth and can be uncomfortable and unsightly. The latest edition to…

Education centre in Bradford celebrates its first year

A year after opening, it is all smiles at the Northern Dental Education Centre (NORDEC) in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The…

Goodteith acquired by Dentally

Goodteith Software has been acquired by Dentally, specialists in cloud dental software, and today marks the beginning of a new chapter…

Chris Butterworth wins Schottlander BSSPD prize

Dr Chris Butterworth of Liverpool Dental Hospital is this year’s joint winner of the Schottlander Prize for his paper entitled ‘Primary versus…

Implant dentistry

Vaping could be gateway for teenagers to smoking real cigarettes

Teenagers who vape are more likely to smoke tobacco in the future, a new study has found. Scientists from the…

Improving outcomes in aesthetic dentistry

Here is a short video of Dominic’s recent lecture at the Dentistry Show 2018. For more information visit dominic-hassall-training.co.uk/dentistry.

Aesthetic dentistry

Shifting baselines

Gradual downhill changes can be dangerous for your practice. Alun Rees explains how it happens. The phrase ‘shifting baselines’ was first used…

Four top tips to secure the finance you need to fulfil your career ambitions

John Clarke gives four tips to help finance the purchase of a dental practice. Many dentists have a specific career…

A chance to win over £1,500 of training

The Confident Dentist team invites you to spend just two minutes of your time answering its survey on how you…