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Data reveals negative impact of cost of living crisis on attitudes to dentistry
Newly released data has demonstrated the impact of the cost of living crisis on the UK public’s perception of dentistry…
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Families eating more processed foods due to cost of living crisis, study finds
Families are opting for processed foods, ready meals and eating less healthily due to the cost of living crisis. This…
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A ‘transformational’ year ahead for Portman
The Portman team hosted an evening at The Dorchester hotel where they outlined the company’s exciting plans for 2023. Lucy…
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Interest rates increase to 4% – how will this impact dentistry?
Interest rates have risen to 4% – but what does this mean for dental professionals? Yesterday, the Bank of England…
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How can dentists best prepare their finances in 2023?
Wesleyan’s Neil Richardson talks through the current economic climate and how dental professionals can best prepare for what 2023 may…
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What are the market predictions for dentistry in 2023?
High demand for private practices makes for a strong market in 2023 – but the tightening of consumer spending is…
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Cost of living crisis – 15% avoid dentist due to cost of checks ups
As the cost of living crisis continues into 2023, the number of people who avoid the dentist due to the…
Dentistry
Dentist records voicemail warning patients of NHS access crisis
A dental practice has recorded a voicemail message informing patients to discuss the ‘crisis in NHS dentistry’ with their MP.…
Dentistry
It’s time to revive our sense of community
Practice Plan area manager Gary Nelson, reflects on the past couple of years and reminisces about the sense of community…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 5 November 2022
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry Club – it’s…
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Interest rates increase to 3% – what does this mean for dentistry?
The Bank of England has today risen interest rates to 3% amidst the growing cost of living crisis. But what…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 29 October 2022
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘She had sold her dead…
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‘I worked in silence, the burden of guilt was immense’ – the realities for clinicians and patients in dentistry
‘She explained she had sold her dead mother’s jewellery to pay for the treatment’: dentist and clinical adviser Nishma Sharma…
Dentistry
GDC increases ARF payments – reaction from the profession
Last week, the GDC released the new ARF levels for dentists and dental care professionals in 2023. The GDC’s announcement…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 22 October 2022
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC increases ARF level for…
Dentistry
Calls for ‘meaningful support’ after funding cuts for dentists in Ireland
Dentists in Ireland have slammed the decision to cut back support to 10%, sparking calls for ‘meaningful support’. The Rebuilding…
Dentistry
What impact is rising energy bills having on dental practices?
Energy bills – two words that, at the moment, very few can go a day without hearing. As the colder…
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From the ‘cost of living’ to the ‘cost of learning’ crisis
Karen Watson-Brown shares how parents can prepare financially for rising education fees. Crisis – it’s a word you can’t escape…
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Four things that will change in dentistry this winter
Gaby Bissett explores the impact of the current and incoming economic challenges on the UK dental profession. With further energy…
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