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Nishma Sharma explains what she will be discussing at 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
Reforming the dental contract in Wales
NHS dentistry in Wales needs a radical overhaul, Michael Watson argues. Dai Lloyd AM, chair of the Welsh Assembly Health…
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How will contract reform affect your profitability?
Do you know what’s going with NHS dental contract reform? Practice Plan is asking you to have your say. When…
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Calling all dentists – have your say on contract reform
Contract reform is on the horizon and will undoubtedly have an impact on the whole profession, not just NHS dentists,…
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Less than 3% of children under one attending the dentist
Only 2.8% of children under the age of one attend an NHS dental practice, a Birmingham University study shows. For…
Oral health
Third of healthcare fines – worth £188million – incorrectly issued
A third of healthcare fines, worth £188 million, were withdrawn due to valid exemptions, National Audit Office figures show. The…
Dentistry
Four out of five adults visit the dentist regularly
More than four out of five adults (82%) visit the dentist at least once every two years. This increases for…
Dentistry
Introducing the NHS/Business Theatre at the London Dentistry Show
The London Dentistry Show will be hosting the NHS/Business Theatre, this September at Olympia, London. Lectures here will give delegates…
Dentistry
How do you feel about the GDC?
How confident are you that the GDC would handle any complaint made against you appropriately? That is one of the…
Dentistry
Ian Mills on FGDP(UK) free student memberships
This month we speak to Ian Mills about free FGDP(UK) memberships for dental students, the future of dentistry and NHS…
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Speak out on mental health
It’s important for the profession to put its weight behind the door of change, Josie Hutchings. Barely a week goes…
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Disney introduces smoking ban in its parks
Disney is banning smoking at Walt Disney World, Disney Land and water parks from today. Vaping and smoking can now only take…
Oral health
At the edge of endurance?
Nigel Jones questions the plausibility of the reformed NHS contract. In a year’s time, we are told, the roll-out of…
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Pharmacies offering oral health advice under pilot scheme
A pilot scheme offering oral health advice through pharmacies is being rolled out across north east England. The scheme offers…
Oral health
Cornwall demanding action with 50,000 patients on waiting list for an NHS dentist
Cornwall Council is calling for action as 48,000 patients wait for an NHS dental appointment. Devon and Cornwall patients are waiting an average…
Dentistry
NHS practices falling in value
NHS practices have continued a downward trend, with an average goodwill value of 118% of gross fees. This is down…
Dentistry
NHS dental staff put on gardening leave after contract wasn’t renewed
More than 20 NHS dental staff have been placed on gardening leave after a private company failed to take their…
Dentistry
Fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety in eight out of 10 dentists
The fear of being sued causes stress and anxiety to 77% of dental professionals, a Dental Protection survey shows. Results of…
Dentistry
Fear of dentists stopping Brits from getting oral care advice
Four in five Brits (79%) who fear the dentist are put off receiving dental advice, a new study shows. The study…
Oral health