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Dental contract progress ‘frustratingly slow’

Progress towards a new dental contract is ‘frustratingly slow’, a health minister has admitted. Dan Poulter owned up to disappointment within…

Dentistry

Top tips on endodontics

In the second of a three part series, Stephen Martin continues his top tips in endodontics, looking at the importance…

Endodontics

No Smoking Day shines light on oral health

A new survey of 2,000 smokers has found that less than one in two (44%) smokers in the UK are…

Oral health

The future with lasers

Jackie Cooper explains how laser treatment has become an everyday procedure for many practices. Back in 2008 when I started…

Implant dentistry

GDC consultation on indemnity

The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a consultation on a draft for new rules regarding registrants’ indemnity arrangements. The…

Dentistry

Making your patients feel important

Hassan Mushaid explains how to make your patients feel important. If you are sat with your family then the following…

Dentistry

A healthy smile could be good for your career prospects

A new study has shown that UK workers believe a healthy smile improves their employability and promotion prospects, whilst it…

Oral health

The benefit of hiring an apprentice

Trailblazer’s Mustafa Mohammed explains how an apprentice can help grow your practice. Practices will soon be able to offer exciting…

Dentistry

GDC receives rap from MP

A health minister has rapped the General Dental Council (GDC) for its huge fee hike for dentists – branding it…

Dentistry

DF1s facing the ARF increase

Natalie Bradley discusses the financial problems she faces as a newly qualified dentist. So, you’re newly qualified and after at…

Young Dentist

Bruxzir hints and tips

Costech continues with its series of hints and tips giving you advice on when to use Bruxzir, an alternative to…

Implant dentistry

The Autumn Statement’s two significant blows to dentists

Jon Drysdale explains the Chancellor’s two significant blows to dentists looking to incorporate their business after the Autumn Statement. Entrepreneur’s Relief…

Private Practice

Activa Bioactive steals the show with great results

Prestige is delighted to report that Pulpdent, manufacturer of Activa Bioactive, is going from strength to strength, reporting strong growth…

Dentistry

Wiping out the enemy

Eschmann says that infection control and decontamination are at the forefront of the battle against infection. This year sees the…

Dentistry

GDC receives motion of no confidence in special national conference of dentists

Dentists from around the UK have recently passed a motion of no confidence in their regulator, the General Dental Council (GDC). For the…

Dentistry

Make your practice Thrive

Orchard House Dental Practice explains how SOE’s Thrive has helped its business grow. Orchard House Dental Practice (OHDP) is a…

Dentistry

Consultation on the GDC’s overseas registration examination fees

The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on the overseas registration examination (ORE) fees. The overseas registration examination is an exam…

Dentistry

The benefits of personalised waiting room TV

Your practice relies on modern computer systems, your treatments are increasingly high-tech and you possibly even text customers to remind…

Private Practice

GDC responds to LDCs’ special conference

The General Dental Council (GDC) released this statement after it was made aware of last week’s special conference by a…

Dentistry