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OH! Challenge reveals dental profession’s knowledge gap

The OH! Challenge has indicated knowledge gaps among the dental profession on a number of oral health topics, with an…

In Practice Prevention – the future of skills mix?

Chris Groombridge explains what’s involved in the In Practice Prevention (IPP) pilot programme. The greater and more flexible use of skill…

HPV vaccination failure condemned across dental profession

The JCVI has today refused to extend the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine to all boys. The decision, which has been…

The new man at Ford

Can you excel by offering traditional dentistry, whilst also pioneering new business ideas, Alun Rees questions. Recently I saw a…

Ivoclar Vivadent announce exclusive Dr Abe SEMCD event in London

Ivoclar Vivadent UK and Ireland has announced the return of world renowned removable expert, Dr Jiro Abe, who will be…

Famous faces wearing braces

The DDU’s Nick Torlot offers some advice for ethical media management when treating celebrity patients The UK press has an…

GDC call to action – check the small print on your indemnity cover

The General Dental Council (GDC) is warning dental professionals to ‘check the small print’ on their indemnity cover. The warnings come after…

Gary Zelesky helps to motivate your dental team

What’s the biggest issue facing dental teams at the moment? What is the best way to motivate your team? And…

Illegal tooth whitening industry driven by single adults

The illegal tooth whitening industry is being driven in the UK by single adults, new research has found. Thousands of…

Aesthetic dentistry

Three key factors when selecting a plan provider

Sarah Barnard, regional support manager from Practice Plan, looks at three key things you should consider when selecting a plan…

Private Practice

Increasing clinical confidence

Dr Graham Gardner says The Invisible Orthodontist provides a valuable support system for like-minded orthodontists Designed entirely by orthodontists, for…

Bridge2aid receives £500 from The Smiling Dentist proceeds

Bridge2aid received a £500 donation at The Dentistry Show from the proceeds of Alif Moosajee’s book, The Smiling Dentist. The book, written…

Could gig economy changes affect dental associates?

Could changes in the gig economy affect dentists and the way dental associates are treated, Michael Watson questions. Matthew Taylor’s…

Win two tickets to Stars of Dentistry 2018

FMC is currently undertaking a survey to ascertain your principal interest areas going forward. Please help us understand your development needs…

If the price is right

Research by Click4teeth has revealed significant differences in dental implant treatment costs across the country. While the positive impact that…

Implant dentistry

Electric toothbrushes top of the shopping list on Amazon Prime Day

Brits valued their oral health this Amazon Prime Day with over 32,000 electric toothbrushes and oral care appliances purchased. In…

GDC reserves reach £12.1 million

The GDC’s reserves have almost reached four months operating costs, when it promised it would reduce the ARF. In its Annual…

Making the move

Practice Plan shares the experiences of two principal dentists who introduced private dentistry into their NHS practice at different times.…

The Laboratory Awards – recognising the science behind the smile

The Laboratory Awards aim to recognise and reward some of the amazing work carried out in the UK and Ireland by…