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Direct access – a fine balance
In another article from Dental Protection, dento-legal adviser, Joe Ingham, investigates if direct access is on the right track when…
Oral health
First team pass pioneering dental ambassador scheme for adults with learning disabilities
The first team of people with learning disabilities to take part in a pioneering dental ambassador scheme have passed with…
Dentistry
Dental student speaks out about the ARF increase
A dental student voices their opinion on the ARF hike. 30 October was an anticipated date in all dental professionals’…
Young Dentist
Why go private?
Michelle Hardy explores the potential benefits of private practice for you, your team, your patients and the business. Recently, the…
Dentistry
New research shows fruit drinks aren’t as good for us as we think
New research by Action on Sugar has shown over a quarter of seemingly healthy children’s fruit juices, juice drinks, smoothies surveyed…
Dentistry
European dentists will be barred from working in Britain if they cannot speak English
Ministers will change the law to give the General Dental Council (GDC) the power to impose checks before a licence…
Dentistry
Why prevention is always better
Kirkwood Young talks about his passion for preventive dentistry and explains the route he took to reach his goals. I…
Dentistry
BDA UK Council adds its voice to concerns over GDC failings
The BDA’s (British Dental Association’s) UK Council is the latest body to condemn the General Dental Council’s handling of the…
Dentistry
Getting the right mix
‘Going private’ or remaining in the NHS can be a difficult enough decision in itself, but what if you need…
Dentistry
What is the GDC for? Michael Watson takes a closer look
My intention this week had been to steer clear of the General Dental Council (GDC), however Mr Moyes’s talk to…
Dentistry
Comprehensive Care Courses are now available
Dr Raj Ahlowalia is offering entry to module one of his comprehensive functional aesthetic dentistry series. From cosmetic dentistry through…
Dentistry
Straighten teeth and increase the practice’s profit
Straight Teeth Engine Academy is closing enrolments to its orthodontic lifecycle marketing and sales system on 10 November. Enrolment is…
Private Practice
Enrolment for Straight Teeth Engine Academy closes this Monday
Straight Teeth Engine Academy is closing enrolment to its orthodontic lifecycle marketing and sales system on 10 November. Enrolment is available…
Dentistry
Blue touch paper, black holes, red mist
Kevin Lewis looks at the results of the GDC consultation before looking at the NHS in search of better news.…
Dentistry
Book your tickets now for the Dentistry Awards
Book your tickets for dentistry’s biggest party and get ready for an explosive celebration of the very best in dentistry.…
Dentistry
Align increases research funding
Align Technology – provider of the Invisalign system – has extended its funding of the Align Research Award Programme for a…
Orthodontics
An introduction to DPAS
DPAS introduces itself and explains what the company is, what it stands for and what it can offer you, including…
Dentistry
Think of your colleagues at Christmas time with the BDA Benevolent Fund
The BDA Benevolent Fund aims to offer financial support to those suffering this Christmas. Christmas can be a particularly difficult…
Dentistry
Dentists facing NHS pension payment delays
Dentists who apply for their NHS pension while erroneously listed on open NHS contracts could experience delays receiving their payments,…
Dentistry