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Celebrate the first World Orthodontic Health Day

The World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) has created its first World Orthodontic Health Day The first World Orthodontic Health Day…

Is dentistry linked to our emotions?

Dorte Bredgaard responds to Neel Kothari’s blog questioning her alternative dental treatment methods. I have known for years that some…

Ten questions to ask yourself before booking an implant course

Colin Campbell, director of The Campbell Academy, explains some of the key questions you should ask yourself before booking onto…

Implant dentistry

Going private: keeping patients

Nigel Jones discusses one of the perceived barriers to moving from NHS to private practice – the fear of losing…

Curtain up on Dental Business Theatre’s expert CQC panel

Nicki Rowland fills us in on what to expect from the Dental Business Theatre CQC panel at this year’s Dentistry…

Mydentist wins health and safety award for third year in a row

Mydentist has won the Gold Award at the Health and Safety Awards 2017, for the third time in a row. The…

Scottish goodwill valuations continue to fall

Goodwill valuations and deal values for Scottish dental practices has fallen, according to the latest NASDAL survey. This follows a…

Dentists and GPs back calls for HPV vaccinations

Dentists and GPs are backing calls to make the HPV vaccination available to all school-aged children. That’s according to a…

Happy, healthier, loyal patients

Louise Beddow gives the inside scoop on the difference finding the right plan provider can make. What do you think…

Private Practice

A closer look at Shifting the balance – part two

In part two of his article, Kevin Lewis looks at reflections, illuminations and tales of the unexpected from the GDC’s…

NHS privatisation

The Labour government would look to phase out private contracts and directly employ NHS staff, Michael Watson says. Listening to…

Teeth don’t lie – people do

Dorte Bregaard’s ‘alternative healing’ methods are dangerous for dentistry and anybody who believes in them, Neel Kothari says. Some of…

New elevator for periodontal ligaments now available in the UK

Directa AB has announced the new Luxator Forte F32C Elevator is now available in the UK. The Luxator Forte Elevator…

New range of vibrant colours for the original Hygoformic saliva ejector

JH Orsing, one of the world’s leading producers of saliva ejectors, aspirator tubes and accessories, has announced a new range…

Taking guided surgery to the next level

Last year, viewers of the Dentsply Sirona live stream were able to experience first-hand how implant dentists and long-term Cerec…

Implant dentistry

Dentists taking more risks with their savings

More than half of dentists (56%) are taking more risks with their savings, new research has found. And 18% say…

Beware of mistakes that could threaten your career

A mistake which casts doubt on your honesty and integrity can attract attention from the GDC, says John Makin. At…

Five top cost-saving tips

Carole Kitchen offers some practical advice on ways to save money in your dental practice. To run a successful business,…

Simplyhealth Professionals: what’s in a name?

Julian English quizzed Simplyhealth Professionals managing director, Caroline Coleman, about the new direction for the plan provider formerly known as…