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Invisalign Teen with mandibular advancement launched

Align Technology has announced the UK launch of Invisalign Teen with mandibular advancement, the first clear aligner solution for Class…

Early caries prevention remains a key focus

Amanda Gallie describes what she will be presenting at this year’s The Dentistry Show. This year’s Dentistry Show has been…

Get in tune with all the latest oral health hits

Have you received your copy of the March/April issue of Oral Health yet? Spring has to be many people’s favourite season, and…

NHS Scotland dentists receive a 1% pay rise

The Scottish government has agreed a 1% pay rise for all NHS Scotland staff in 2017/18. There are also additional…

Is it time for a different sort of entrepreneurship?

It’s time the NHS dental system was changed, Alun Rees says. The history of general dental practice is of ‘one-man-bands’:…

BDA starts legal proceedings against NHS England

The BDA has started legal proceedings against NHS England for the way it has tendered over £1/2 billion of dental…

Making the switch

Leianna Minty from Dental Inspirations discusses her experience of changing plan provider. I joined the reception team at Dental Inspirations…

Dental associates get a 1% pay cut

Average profits for associate dentists have dropped by almost 1%, from £68,024 in 2015 to £67,389 in 2016. The National…

Align Technology is ‘Made to Move’ at IDS Cologne

Align Technology announces new global brand identity and advertising campaign for Invisalign clear aligners at IDS The ‘Made to Move’…

New dental standards developed in America for whitening teeth

James Helliwell describes the new standards developed in America to combat the number of illegal tooth whiteners. With the rising…

Aesthetic dentistry

Last-minute ways to save tax for 2016/17

Dental and Medical Financial Services gives some last minute ways you can save on tax. Saving tax is typically high on…

FGDP(UK) announces its plans for 2017/18

The FGDP(UK) has announced its plans for 2017/18, after it decided to become an independent organisation earlier this year. The…

Do you prioritise your health?

Eric Easson says it is crucial that dentists prioritise their own health as well as the health of their patients.…

People of Prevention Awards launched for dental profession

On the back of the huge success of its People of Prevention (POP) campaign, Oral Health is launching the POP…

‘Scandalous’ figures prompt call for better oral health education

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is calling for urgent implementation of better oral health education to help stop…

Changing the future of dental practice

Nigel Jones asks Judith Husband why she believes a move to private dentistry is the only way to improve confidence…

Teeth Team wins BSPD Outstanding Innovation Award 2017

Teeth Team has become the first winner of the BSPD Outstanding Innovation Award. The small community-based oral health project has…

Perceptions of the dental workforce

A future dental workforce requires better communication skills with more women in leadership positions, Michael Watson says. The number of women…

Teeth Team project receives investment from Simplyhealth

Teeth Team, the award-winning child oral health improvement programme, has received £137,000 investment from Simplyhealth. Teeth Team, which was set…