Dentistry

Fluoridating drinking water could reduce financial burden on the NHS

Fluoridating drinking water could reduce the huge financial burden on the NHS caused by children’s oral health. These fresh claims come after…

Dentistry

Improve your dental photography with Dr Picciocchi

European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) is inviting dental professionals to attend its dental photography course by Italian dentist Dr…

Dentistry

Are they really limitations or do we limit ourselves?

Debbie Ganguli questions whether we go the extra mile for vulnerable patients. Although there are limitations of care for all,…

Dentistry

Recommendations made to change smoking regulations

The Royal Society of Public Health has recommended new changes to smoking regulations in the UK. The recommendations include; introducing a smoking…

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Dentists in the Belfry

Denplan ran five subsidised golf days this year. Julian English reports on the event in the Midlands. This summer Denplan…

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It may be wrong, but is it illegal?

NHS England needs more powers to dictate what care is delivered and how, according to Michael Watson. Last week my…

Dentistry

How to avoid a race to the bottom

Gary Anders explains how you can keep up with the competition found in the dental industry. Whether it’s the race…

Dentistry

Londoners using their holidays to attend the dentist

Time-poor Londoners are using their holiday days to attend routine dental appointments, according to a new study. The study, commissioned…

Dentistry

Price, cost and value

Kevin Lewis questions the possibility of a ‘free’ health service. The NHS is losing almost £1 billion each year due…

Dentistry

You’re hired! fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk launches its new dental jobs section

fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk has redesigned its dental jobs section on the website to make it even easier to browse the latest positions. Now you…

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A record number of claims and complaints cases reported

A record number of claims and complaints cases against healthcare professionals has been reported by the DDU. In its 2014…

Dentistry

Stopping the GDC

Healthcare regulators, including the GDC, need a radical overhaul of how they operate, Michael Watson believes. Last week the Professional…

Dentistry

NHS England backs down over plans for West Midlands

NHS England has withdrawn its plans to oblige GDPs to provide information on oral surgery services they’re able to offer. The…

Dentistry

Patient Plan Direct and Chrysalis Finance announce new partnership

Dental plan provider Patient Plan Direct has partnered with Chrysalis Finance to promote a solution to offering patient finance that…

Dentistry

Try the Philips Sonicare toothbrush for free

Sign up for the 2015 Sonicare challenge now! Try the unique action of Philips Sonicare for yourself The patented technology of…

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‘The Dawson philosophy has changed my dentistry forever’

Manoj Joshi qualified form Liverpool Dental Hospital in 2005 and currently practices at Oasis Dental Care, Stafford. Here’s how Monoj got involved…

Dentistry

Leicester leading the way in fighting tooth decay in children

One English city has declared it is leading the way in fighting tooth decay in children after making the problem…

Dentistry

Scottish Government launches ‘Creating a Healthier Scotland’ programme

The Scottish Government has launched a ‘national conversation’ on the future of health and social care services in Scotland. The…

Dentistry

Go further and work smarter with CPD

Updating skills, understanding the latest technology and being familiar with practice compliant requirements are all essential in an ever-changing dental…

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