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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
3D printing in dentistry
Chloe Bradbury explains how 3D printing could benefit your practice and how it will affect the dental industry. Printing in…
Private Practice