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Shedding new light on contract reform

Nigel Jones discusses Sara Hurley’s recent briefing into the workings of NHS dentistry with Eddie Crouch and Paul Worskett. Earlier…

Find out more about the Damon system in Portugal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSyfM41vP10&feature=youtu.be Find out more about Pedro Costa-Monteiro’s three-day course on the Damon system. For more information visit clinicapcm.com/damon-system-in-office-course-oporto-portugal.

GDC appoints clinical dental advisers to FtP team

The GDC has appointed four new clinical dental advisers and a senior dental adviser to join its fitness to practise…

Dentistry fifty years on…

Michael Watson reminisces about how dentistry has changed in the 50 years since the BDA has moved to Wimpole Street. Having…

Ivoclar Vivadent managing director Darryl Muff says farewell

After 38 years in the dental industry and 16 years at Ivoclar Vivadent UK and Ireland, managing director, Darryl Muff, has…

Dentalez welcomes new distributor in the UK

As part of its strategic plan and ongoing evolution, Dentalez Integrated Solutions announces changes that will continue the transformation of…

Rise in fines for incorrect claiming on exemption of NHS fees

Ensure your patients understand the rules about NHS exemptions to avoid future complaints, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) says. The…

Liverpool named ‘Botox capital of the world’

Liverpool has been named the botulinum toxin capital of the world, according to new research. A new study presented at…

Aesthetic dentistry

The sky is the limit – airline themed practice

The team at Smileworks Liverpool reveal how their airline themed practice enhances patient experience and delivers them great results. Here…

Learn more from the BLOS!

On Thursday 16th November, orthodontists from across the UK will assemble in London for a Lingual Study Club with the…

Smile design laboratory

Fiona Jones gives her experience using Knight Dental smile design laboratory. For more information visit www.knightdentaldesign.co.uk.

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Business bites – freehold included?

Simon Hughes considers the options available when selling a practice. As a principal dentist, you may own the freehold of…

Average goodwill values beginning to level off

Average practice goodwill values in the UK have begun to level off after rising by 4% in the latest NASDAL…

World facing a ‘post-antibiotic apocalypse’

The world is facing a ‘post-antibiotic apocalypse’, Dame Sally Davies, chief medical officer (CMO) for England, has warned. That’s unless…

Comfortably numb – The Wand

The Wand Computer Assisted Anaesthesia System develops practices by improving patient satisfaction, building loyalty and referrals, and distinguishing the dental…

Lies, damn lies and statistics

Michael Watson questions whether the recent BDA statistics about young dentists leaving the profession will have any effect. When you…

The easiest way to long-lasting crowns

Find out more about Luxacrown in this video. For more information visit www.dmg-dental.com/en/products/product/luxacrown.

Aesthetic dentistry

Ceramill Zirconia: endless diversity – endless possibilities

In this webinar recording (June 2017), CDT Thomas Gienger shares his long-term experience and wisdom about Ceramill Zirconia with you.…

Aesthetic dentistry

Department of Health must save the dental indemnity ‘crisis’

The Department of Health (DH) must step in and save the ‘crisis’ over dental indemnity fees, the BDA says. DH has recently announced the…