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Reality TV encouraging children to take up smoking and drinking
Reality TV could be encouraging children and younger people to smoke and drink, public health experts are warning. Nottingham University…
Oral health
‘It’s taking a long time, but we’re getting there’ Sara Hurley says on contract reform
Sara Hurley says the current prototypes are looking ‘favourable’ in terms of providing clinical results. Speaking today at the Westminster…
Dentistry
A looming workforce crisis
A more positive portrayal of NHS dentists in the media could help public perception of the workforce, says Nigel Jones.…
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Dental crisis in Wales as just one in six NHS practices accept new patients
Only one in six NHS dental practices in Wales are accepting new adult patients, research from the BDA shows. The…
Dentistry
Multiple practice ownership grows by 50% in the last four years
The number of multiple practice owners in dentistry has grown by 50% since 2015, according to Christie & Co. In…
Dentistry
Are you struggling to fill your vacancies?
If you’re struggling to fill vacancies in your practice, Practice Plan is encouraging you to speak out by filling in…
Dentistry
Brits cancelling appointments due to fear of dentist
More than a quarter (26%) of Brits have cancelled or delayed a dental appointment due to fear of the dentist.…
Dentistry
NHS negativity is thwarting potential in dentistry
NHS dentistry might make some feel despondent, but don’t let it ruin your passion, says Nigel Jones. I have to…
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Care homes aren’t giving residents oral health care needed
The Care Quality Commission says care homes aren’t doing enough to ensure residents get the oral health care they need.…
Oral health
Dentists vote for a minimum UDA value
Dentists unanimously call for a minimum UDA value of £25 at the Local Dental Committees’ (LDC) annual conference. Welsh colleagues…
Dentistry
Dave Cottam elected new chair of the GDPC
Dave Cottam is the new chair of the General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) at the British Dental Association (BDA). He…
Dentistry
Portsmouth – access to NHS dentistry
Michael Watson gives his thoughts on the lack of NHS dentistry in Portsmouth. Stephen Morgan MP for Portsmouth South has…
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Concentrate on what you’re good at
Maybe you are an associate and want to become a principal but you’re worried about the jump. Maybe you are…
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How will contract reform impact your goodwill value?
Jayne Gibson asks to hear your views on the sustainability of goodwill values in dentistry. With NHS goodwill values almost halving…
Dentistry
Eric Rooney says why you should come to the London Dentistry Show
The London Dentistry Show is on its way – and it’s set to be a substantial affair. Coming this autumn, the…
Dentistry
The impact being in a prototype has had on my practice and patients
What better way to know more about how the contract reform process could impact you specifically, than asking someone who…
Dentistry
Is there enough time to meet your patients’ expectations?
If you asked anyone in any profession whether they felt under time pressure, the chances are they would say ‘yes’.…
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Houston Dental Group acquired by Alliance Dental Care in landmark dental deal
Houston Dental Group has been sold through specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, to regional operator, Alliance Dental Care.…
Dentistry
‘Lack of progress in contract reform means many are questioning how long they can wait’
With a reformed contract due to be rolled out in less than 12 months, Practice Plan has been inviting NHS…
Dentistry