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The secret dentist – dentistry is the most powerful influencer in the UK (if only we could stick together)
With so many groups in dentistry pulling in different directions, it’s difficult to have one common voice to help argue…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… COVID-19 – dentists’…
Dentistry
Inspired by change to move away from the NHS
Despite reservations over leaving the NHS, Adam Hunter’s conversion to Denplan showed him a way forward that improved life for…
Dentistry
Eight million people waiting for an NHS dental appointment
Around one in seven people in the UK are unable to access NHS treatment this Christmas, a new study shows.…
Dentistry
Starting strong in 2021
Nigel Jones explores the opportunities and the challenges for the profession in the coming year and argues that 2021 could…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Tooth loss could…
Dentistry
CDO Sara Hurley – ‘prioritise patients with suspected mouth cancer’
The majority of dental treatments now carried out are tooth saving, it has been confirmed. In her latest update to…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘Utterly wrongheaded’ –…
Dentistry
‘Utterly wrongheaded’ – NHS dental charges to increase by 5% before Christmas
NHS dental charges in England will increase by 5% just before Christmas, it has been announced. After it was postponed…
Dentistry
Dentists encouraged to apply for roles in COVID-19 vaccination programme
Dental professionals are being called upon to sign up as part of the national effort to vaccinate against COVID-19. As…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Mouthwash can kill…
Dentistry
The secret dentist – we need radical change – now is the time
In the first of a new series, we introduce ‘the secret dentist’ who will cover the topics nobody else wants…
Dentistry
Wesleyan’s Next Step virtual event success for dental students
Wesleyan looks back on its successful Next Step virtual event, which kicked off last Tuesday to a leading line up…
Young Dentist
Inside Out: NHS dentistry discussed – spotlight on Scotland
Here is a part of Practice Plan’s live webinar series hosted by sales and marketing director, Nigel Jones. This latest…
Dentistry
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Government considers total ban of online adverts for high sugar products
The total restriction of online advertising for high sugar products could be considered by the government. In a new consultation,…
Oral health
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… What does a…
Dentistry
COVID-19: spike in waiting times for NHS dental care
Patient waiting times for NHS dental work are doubling as COVID-19 continues to cause interruptions. This is according to new…
Dentistry
Dental teams classified as essential workers in England
Dentists and their teams are included within the definition of an essential worker, it has been confirmed. The chief dental…
Dentistry
CDO for England releases new SOP for dentistry
The latest standard operating procedure (SOP) for NHS dental services in England has been released. Published yesterday, the updated guidance…
Dentistry