Archives

Time for some New Year’s resolutions in dentistry

A New Year usually brings with it New Year’s resolutions for self improvement, so what should the dental profession be improving on…

Dentistry

Educational webinars

Colgate, a global specialist in oral care and your partner in oral health, is sharing knowledge and experience through a series…

Oral health

Keeping an eye on performance

Ben Flewett, managing director at Software of Excellence, discusses the value of measuring performance data in dental practices. The acknowledgement…

Dentistry

Dental patients urged to download Sugar Smart app

Dental patients are being urged to download Public Health England’s free ‘Sugar Smart’ app, which will help combat tooth decay. The…

Dentistry

NHS dental health system ‘unfit for purpose’

Tony Kilcoyne has raised concerns over the NHS dental service in England calling it ‘unfit for purpose’. In his letter,…

Dentistry

Review and re-energise

Reviewing and refreshing your dental plan regularly will make sure your practice continues to maintain the early enthusiasm and impetus…

Dentistry

Whistleblowing at the GDC

Michael Watson reviews the PSA report on the GDC’s handling of a whistleblowing complaint. Shortly before Christmas the Professional Standards Authority…

Dentistry

Dentists play a vital role in the fight against oral cancer

The Government and health ministers have acknowledged the vital role dentists play in detecting oral cancer. In Thursday’s Westminster Hall debate…

Dentistry

New website launched for UK dental supplier

The Dental Directory has relaunched its website after 12 months of redesign and development. The new website, found at www.dental-directory.co.uk, received…

Dentistry Features

Newtron techology from Acteon

Acteon presents its Newtron ultrasonic handpieces. In this video you can see the range of products it has on offer…

Acteon

GDC receives damning report from the PSA

The GDC has received a damning report from the PSA over unacceptable organisational and personal failings at the organisation. The Professional…

Dentistry

The Dentistry Awards winner visited by David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff has sampled some of the quality dentistry recently recognised at this year’s Dentistry Awards. The Hoff took time…

Celebrity News

Police raid Lenny Kravitz’s Bahamas dental clinic

A dental clinic sponsored by Lenny Kravitz has been raided by police, after it was alleged that it did not possess the…

Celebrity News

Meet the 2016 finalists – Irish Dentistry Awards

It’s time to reveal the finalists for the 2016 Irish Dentistry Awards, and book tickets for the most anticipated Irish…

Dentistry

Justin Bieber unveils gold tooth

Justin Bieber has had a gold tooth fitted. Justin revealed the tooth on Snapchat, with a series of snaps stating:…

Celebrity News

Evlynne Gilvarry says a reduction in the ARF is possible

Evlynne Gilvarry has announced that a reduction in the annual retention fee (ARF) for 2017 could be possible. In an…

Dentistry

‘Timetable needed’ for regulation reform

The Government has renewed its commitment to reforming health and social care regulation, with no specific timetables being made. Parliamentary Under-Secretary…

Dentistry

What’s in your Christmas coffee?

Denplan has moved to highlight the high sugar content found in some festive drinks this Christmas. Using the below video,…

Dentistry

Janet Goodwin makes access to good dental information top of agenda

Janet Goodwin, the new president of the BDHF, has pledged to make dental information more accessible for the public. The new…

Oral health