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Addressing the plight of Smile Direct Club employees
Following the Smile Direct Club closure, Del Kahya questions why the compassion and support shown to patients has not been…
Business
Nine in 10 dental professionals received gift from patient in last year, survey reveals
Patients are thanking dental professionals with chocolate, flowers and even homegrown vegetables, a new survey has revealed. Over the past…
Dentistry
GDC to introduce an ORE application processing fee following consultation
The General Dental Council (GDC) this week announced that it will introduce an ORE application processing fee ‘to ensure associated…
Dentistry
Calls for ‘common sense changes’ to CPD and registration in dentistry
Showing their support for Saving Grace, John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Tamsin Thomas, DDU solicitor,…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry is at its ‘most perilous point’ in 75-year history
Four in five (82.8%) dental practices in England are not registering adult NHS patients, while 71.1% are not taking on…
Dentistry
The advantages of mentorship for treatment coordinators
Tracie Barnett discusses how a mentor can boost the confidence of treatment coordinators as a valuable resource for skill development.…
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NHS dentistry recovery plan expected in 2024, says Prime Minister
The government has said a recovery plan for NHS dentistry will be published in 2024 – but failed to commit…
Dentistry
Catherine Rutland’s reflections on 2023
Catherine Rutland, clinical director for Denplan, shares her insight into the challenges of 2023 and what Denplan will be doing…
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GDC failed to meet all standards of ‘good regulation’, report finds
The General Dental Council (GDC) failed to meet standards for timeliness in both fitness to practise cases and registration processing.…
Dentistry
NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession
The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This…
Dentistry
Smile Direct Club was a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
Following Smile Direct Club’s closure, the dental profession discusses the risks it posed to patient safety and the role of…
Dentistry
Grant application process now open for $300,000 research award
Align Technology has opened its 2024 Annual Research Award Programme to advance orthodontic and dental patient care. Align Technology recently…
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Finding suppliers you can trust for your dental business is quick and easy
‘A poor decision in this regard can have ramifications for your business and the wellbeing of your patients’ – the…
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How to create a perfect smile
From tooth length to the position of the lips, this month Manrina Rhode discusses her tips for creating a…
Aesthetic dentistry
Government says it must do more to improve NHS dental access
The government has said it must do more to ensure that everyone in the UK can access an NHS dentist.…
Dentistry
A matter of taste – aid patient adherence
Colgate explains how dental professionals can use taste to aid adherence in patients with an increased risk of caries. Dental…
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The Young Dentist winner on staying grounded
Young Dentist winner Sorabh Patel shares his story of self-reflection, mentorship and the importance of staying on the right path…
Dentistry
How does the autumn statement impact the dental team?
Johnny Minford discusses why the 2023 autumn statement could be a cause for concern for practice principals and owners. It…
Business
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 16 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Smile Direct…
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