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Easy squeezy: new coating spells end to toothpaste waste

In a bid to reduce waste, researchers in Boston have developed a coating that can help get every last bit…

Shifting the balance

Jonathan Green says the General Dental Council’s refocused approach to fitness to practise is better for patients and fairer for…

Dental practices must have licences to play music

Dentists playing music in their practice must have relevant licences or risk legal proceedings, the MDDUS has said. The warnings…

Expansion for Henry Schein Dental Laboratory

Henry Schein Dental Laboratory has expanded its provision to provide the profession with a well-rounded approach that encompasses both traditional…

Mouth cancer campaign boosted by donation

The Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action campaign has been boosted by a donation from a leading oral hygiene company. Tepe UK raised…

Gaining more independence from the NHS – one small step, rather than a giant leap

Nigel Jones says if you’re beginning to think about your options away from the NHS, the first step is to…

International congress to bring aesthetic dentistry masters to Monaco

Imagina Dental promises to present a plethora of methods, innovations and technologies to help dental practitioners improve their daily practice…

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Dental employers warned over Home Office changes

Dental employers are being warned that Home Office changes could cause delays in recruiting non-EU dental professionals. The latest changes,…

Want to carry out the dentistry you love?

Charlotte Lloyd speaks to Virat Hansrani about the courses run by Midlands Dental Academy. Charlotte Lloyd (CL): What was your…

Aesthetic dentistry

Going the extra mile for our patients

DPAS Dental Plans caught up with Chris Pritchard, principal dentist at Gentle Dental Care, a ‘BDA Good Practice’ in St…

Improving your flexibility

In the first part of a two-part article, Jimmy Tang advises on how to lower your risk of back pain…

Is rebranding Denplan a good move?

The rebranding of Denplan to Simplyhealth Professionals could be a positive move for everyone involved, Michael Watson says. Last week…

Electronic cigarettes just as damaging to oral health as conventional cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes, a study has suggested. The University of…

Delay in delivering new NHS dental contract affecting 65% of practices

Seb Evans discusses the results from the latest fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk poll about whether the potential new NHS contract is affecting dental…

Dentistry the most-read dental title in UK, says BDIA readership survey

The results from the British Dental Industry Association’s readership survey have come in – and they make excellent reading for…

Turning resolution into reality

Suki Singh explains why switching plan provider this year may not be such a daunting task. At the beginning of…

Denplan to rebrand as Simplyhealth Professionals

Denplan has announced it is rebranding as Simplyhealth Professionals, combining the veterinary and dental sides of Denplan under one roof.…

Save Face withdraws support for JCCP

Save Face, an organisation connecting consumers of cosmetic treatments with regulated healthcare professionals, has withdrawn its support for the Joint Council…

Aesthetic dentistry

Precise perfection

Southport-based cosmetic dentist Stephen Dodd believes self-motivation and ambition are the crucial elements to high achievement and success. Versha Miyanger…

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