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Practices made perfect
As a highly motivated manager of her husband’s successful practice, Nicki Rowland has the ideal credentials to replicate this model…
Dentistry
Michael Watson asks questions of the recent 22,000-patient recall
Last week’s media frenzy about the recall of 22,000 patients of a Nottingham dentist seen over a period of 30…
Dentistry
BDA calls for a blanket vaccination against HPV
The British Dental Association (BDA), as a member of the HPV Alliance, is urging the Joint Committee on Vaccination and…
Dentistry
Dealing with negative team members
Michael Bentley discusses how to deal with negative team members in your practice. One of the first things I smell…
Dentistry
One in seven prefer divorce over trips to the dentist
One in seven patients would rather endure a divorce, move house or have a job interview than endure half an…
Dentistry
Cocktails and business… the perfect mix for Practice Plan
Practice Plan explains what it had on offer at the BDIA Showcase. Visitors to this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase were…
Dentistry
Advanced surgical techniques – with dental implants
Osteocare is delighted to introduce to you the ‘Advanced surgical techniques – with dental implants’ seminar. This is a one-day…
Implant dentistry
GDC gives advice for dental professionals on CPD quality
The General Dental Council (GDC) is reminding dental professionals to be proactive in assuring themselves that the verifiable continuing professional…
Dentistry
Back by popular demand: Treatment Coordination Live!
Practice Plan introduces its Treatment Coordination Live! events and explains why you should attend. The dynamic duo are back! Laura…
Dentistry
Evlynne Gilvarry speaks to the dental profession about the GDC’s increase in ARF
Chief executive and registrar of the GDC, Evlynne Gilvarry, explains the increase in ARF. As you will be aware by…
Dentistry
Hypnotherapy and acupuncture – alternative therapies
Lil Niddrie looks at taking the fear out of visiting the dentist through alternative therapies – for when patients need…
Dentistry
Thousands of patients recalled for tests after dentist breaches infection control procedures
Around 22,000 patients are being recalled to take tests for blood borne viruses after dentist, Desmond D’Mello, was alleged to have breached infection…
Dentistry
Private care – all or nothing?
Henry Clover from Denplan reveals how moving towards a private practice does not have to be an ‘all or nothing’…
Dentistry
Choosing the right associate position
Vishal Patel gives you several points to think about when looking for your first associate position. Looking for your first…
Young Dentist
Dentists have been urged to act swiftly if they have any concerns regarding child protection issues
The advice comes from UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS, which is frequently contacted by practitioners unsure of how to proceed when…
Dentistry
Update your marketing mindset
You can’t base good marketing on your own preferences; you have to base it on what works these days and…
Dentistry
Gaining Prestige on the internet
Prestige Dental is delighted to announce the launch of its new website. Offering an easy way to find out more…
Dentistry
A DCT in an oral and maxillofacial surgery post
Starting a hospital job soon? Or thinking of applying for one? Peter Shepherd and Saher Iqbal give a brief insight…
Young Dentist
Last minute places available for the ADI Focus Meeting
Implant dentistry has involved digital technology to varying degrees for many years. More recently, this area has advanced and enjoyed…
Implant dentistry