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Dental corporate speaks out

Following recent comments in the media about corporate dentistry and after the planned Bupa takeover was announced, Ian Wood speaks…

New rules on personal injury claims risk fuelling retention crisis

Changes to the discount rate of personal injury claims could seriously undermine retention, it has been reported. On 28 February,…

‘Frustrating’ contract reform

Seb Evans speaks to Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen about the BDA’s involvement with NHS dental contract reform. Seb Evans (SE): Who’s involved…

High sugar content of kids’ breakfast cereals highlighted

Some children’s breakfast cereals contain up to a third of their recommended daily sugar intake – even those branded as…

Prescribing antibiotics – what are we doing wrong?

Young dentist, Pav Chana, presents her audit review on over prescribing antibiotics. Antibiotics play a fundamental part in dentistry and…

Keep ’em coming back for more

Anna Middleton shares her top tips for patient retention. I often reminisce about my first few jobs as a dental…

Invisalign to incorporate Digital Smile Design

Align Technology has announced a brand new treatment planning collaboration with Digital Smile Design. Revealed ahead of the IDS exhibition…

Global survey exposes oral health habits

To celebrate World Oral Health Day (WOHD), the FDI World Dental Federation has published the results of a survey looking into…

More than half of dentists would prefer one ‘super-watchdog’ health regulator

Would a super-watchdog regulator really benefit dentistry, Seb Evans questions. With Jeremy Hunt considering combining all nine health regulators into…

Live mouth smart this World Oral Health Day

This year’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is set to return on 20 March, and will be an extra special…

Aesthetics and strength from Ceramill Zolid HT+

Ceramill HT+ from Amann Girrbach is a high translucent zirconia, which combines high mechanical parameters with excellent aesthetics. Its strength…

Showcasing the best in dentistry

Charlotte Lloyd speaks to Dental Beauty Swanley practice owner, Dev Patel, about winning Best Practice London at The Dentistry Awards…

Tony Reed stepping down from the BDIA

Tony Reed has announced he will be stepping down as executive director of the BDIA in early April 2017. Tony has…

Stocks, sows’ ears and silk purses

Kevin Lewis discusses potential issues after the discount rates applied to personal injury claims were dropped from +2.5% to -0.75%.…

Ebrace launches new UK website

Ebrace is inviting visitors to explore its new UK website, which launched earlier this month. The site aims to provide…

Voting almost finished for the Dentistry Top 50

The deadline to get your votes in for fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk’s Dentistry Top 50 is almost here. Make sure you get your…

Compliance and business success

Philip Newsome and Pat Langley ask if the increasing burden of compliance is a pain, or an opportunity? There is…

Private Practice

New Invisalign Go system gaining traction

Align Technology’s latest aesthetic teeth straightening product, designed specifically for general dentists – Invisalign Go – is gaining considerable traction in…

Is it time to take your surgical skills beyond extractions?

Colin Campbell explains how you can grow your surgical skills in a safe and measured way. Can you remember your…

Implant dentistry