Dentistry

The PSA calls for action from the Government over out-of-date regulation

The Professional Standards Authority has called on the Government to act out-of-date regulation. The calls come after the Professional Standards…

Dentistry

NHS compensation reaches more than £1 billion

The NHS paid out more than £1.1 billion in compensation to patients involved in medical negligence claims for 2014/15. That’s according to…

Dentistry

Practice sales intelligence

Mediestates produces Practice sales intelligence – a monthly, published commentary from a selection of dental practices sold in the UK. Practice…

Dentistry

Customer service that will make your patients smile

Like many industries making sure your customers are happy is the key to making your business a success. Providing great…

Dentistry

The Big Summer Brush-Up

Denplan has launched ‘The Big Summer Brush-Up’ campaign to help improve families brushing technique this summer. Running for six weeks…

Dentistry

Money, money, money

Richard Lishman, co-founder and managing director of Money4dentists and the 4dentists group, is well known for helping associate and principal…

Dentistry

Taking practices to the next level

If you are looking for innovative ideas on how to take your practice to the next level then look no…

Dentistry

What’s wrong with UDAs?

NHS England needs to tell dentists exactly what it wants for its UDAs, Michael Watson believes. What’s wrong with UDAs…

Dentistry

‘Don’t fuel dental anxiety’ says BDA

The British Dental Association (BDA) has commented on recent dental anxiety news stories affecting the dental profession. Recently a string…

Dentistry

People unaware cleft lip and/or palate condition is hereditary

Many people with cleft lip and/or palate condition are unaware that it is a hereditary condition. A new study, titled ‘Starting…

Dentistry

Biggest concern for dental professionals is false complaints

Dental professionals are most concerned about patients looking to falsely complain and seek legal and financial compensation. A new study,…

Dentistry

BDA says ‘we’ll need more than gestures to end UK sugar addiction’

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed moves by some retailers to remove ‘high sugar’ items from sale. The BDA…

Dentistry

What the shooting of Cecil the lion can teach dentists

Michael Watson covers the recent story about a dentist killing Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe. Perhaps if the lion hadn’t…

Dentistry

Dentistry’s guide to protecting the future of your practice

Dentistry and Denplan have joined forces to release a new guide aiming to help those thinking of moving from NHS…

Dentistry

A lifetime of plaque management

Running a successful dental business relies heavily on a practising dentist’s ability to build a patient list for the duration…

Dentistry

End to pay progression for NHS dentists

Dentists’ leaders are seeking urgent answers after the Health Secretary announced plans to axe annual pay progression – criticising it…

Dentistry

Countering the news headlines

Dentistry has been making headlines in the national news for all the wrong reasons this summer. First there was a…

Dentistry

Dentists need to save smarter to fulfil their ambitions

Dentists are regular savers but need to invest their money more effectively if they want to achieve their saving goals.…

Dentistry

New strategic appointment announced

Zhermack welcomes Amanda Jukes as the new sales consultant for UK and Ireland. The newly created position reflects the company’s commitment…

Dentistry