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NHS Contract’s impact on patients tops dentists’ fears

The NHS Contract will impact patients’ ability to get the services they need, is the top concern for most dentists.…

Dentistry

The dos and don’ts of advertising dental services

Ami Amin explains what to look out for when advertising your dental practice and services. Dentists have recently joined lawyers…

Dentistry Features

Honours for TIO website

The Invisible Orthodontist patient referral website has been voted the best in the dental industry. Friday 13th was very lucky…

Orthodontics

DEPPA upgrade launched

Denplan has released an upgraded version of the DEPPA tool to give a patient’s oral health score. The Denplan Previser Patient…

Dentistry

BDA warns pay cuts will have consequences

Real term cuts to dental pay will have a detrimental effect on patient care, the BDA has said. These calls…

Dentistry

Engaging lost patients

Lis Hughes, managing director of Frank Taylor & Associates, explains more about how you can engage with ‘lost’ patients and…

Private Practice

Becoming a veterinary dentist

Runa Mowla-Copley interviews veterinary dentist Dr Peter Kertesz, about how he got into the profession. This year marks the 30th birthday of…

Dentistry

Balloting begins for hospital dentists

The British Dental Association (BDA) has announced that it will commence balloting junior hospital dentists over proposed industrial action. This…

Young Dentist

Her Majesty The Queen to attend official opening of dental hospital

Her Majesty The Queen will be officially opening Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry Thursday 19 November. Accompanied by…

Dentistry

A wealth of experience joins Patient Plan Direct

Patient Plan Direct has appointed Janice Charlton, who will be heading up the business development team in the south of…

Dentistry Features

Who are you looking for?

Barbara Hutchinson, director at Milkshake Dental Marketing, encourages dentists to consider a new aspect of patient acquisition. Some marketeers would…

Dentistry

NHS England appoints two new deputy chief dental officers

Janet Clarke and Eric Rooney have been appointed as deputy chief dental officers by NHS England. They will both work…

Dentistry

Dental hygienists and therapists: moving forward in 2016

UCL Eastman Dental Institute lets you know about who’s lecturing and some of its upcoming CPD courses. Dental hygienists and…

Oral health

Calls for strike action from the dental profession

Prominent members of the dental profession should know better than to call for strikes, Michael Watson says. In a couple…

Dentistry

The ultimate practice – room by room

Sophie Bracken caught the Maidstone leg of Practice Plan’s 2015 Workshop Tour. There are many practice management courses and events available…

Dentistry

Tailor-made treatment

A look at why dental hygienist Lisa Smith’s appointments are always on the button. The art of communication has a key…

Oral health

Oral cancer now the 10th most common cancer in men

Oral cancer has now been declared the 10th most common cancer detected in men, according to new figures. The figures,…

Dentistry

Is it the right time for Evlynne Gilvarry to leave?

Few will miss Evlynne Gilvarry after she announced she will step down in January, says Michael Watson. The news that…

Dentistry

Thank you to The Dentistry Awards partners

We send out a big thank you to all the partners of The Dentistry Awards. Acteon Acteon designs, manufactures and…

Dentistry