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Countdown to Private Dentistry 07

The Private Dentistry Event 07 is just around the corner, with some of the profession’s biggest names ready to impart…

Report highlights London’s low uptake

A London Assembly report has revealed that the capital has one of the lowest uptake levels of NHS dentistry in…

Disco dancing dentist in the dock

A woman in the US is suing her dentist after claiming he nearly drilled her eye while dancing to the…

Key Skills assessment launched

The Key Skills in Primary Dental Care assessment for dental care professionals (DCPs) was launched at Showcase. Developed by the…

Training boost for therapists

Health chiefs in Scotland have approved plans for a new band of dental therapists to be trained in Edinburgh in…

Gold foil restoration: a never-ending beauty

Gold foil (direct gold restoration) is possibly the oldest and best-documented dental treatment for repairing cavities. Giovanni Arcolani (Ioannis Herculani)…

Getting the second impression right

Communicating in the written form is a lot like pulling teeth, once you have completed the deed there is no…

Poised for success

The cream of UK practices edge closer to the most anticipated night of the year as the shortlist for the…

Kevin Lewis column

Kevin Lewis questions whether infection control standards are as widespread as they should be. Talking dirty There was…

Huge numbers going without NHS care

New figures have revealed a drastic shortage in the number of people in Scotland registered with an NHS dentist. More…

Survey reveals DIY dentistry

People who can’t get access to an NHS dentist in England are being forced to go without treatment or even…

Foundation: What about boys?

The Mouth Cancer Foundation, while welcoming the government’s introduction of a human papilloma virus (HPV) immunisation programme for girls aged…

How property investment can work for you: part 2

With your finances and strategy in place, it’s time to take the next step – choosing a reputable company to…

A valuable experience

Arusha, a city located at the foot of Mount Meru in Northern Tanzania, became my home for two months this…

DIY survey raises ‘serious concerns’

A patients’ group has defended a survey which sparked global headlines about do-it-yourself dentistry in the UK. The Dentistry Watch…

A magical 2007 Showcase

The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) has announced that this year’s Showcase was the most successful to date. Earlier this…

Professor Davenport earns GDC appointment

Professor Elizabeth Davenport has been appointed as chair of a new GDC board. The role is to ensure the successful…

John Chope column

John Chope notes that whilst dental practices may vary they are all linked by a common thread. Every practice…

A year in the life

The publication of ‘NHS Dental Reforms – one year on’ prompted thoughts about how little has changed in half a…