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There is no more money
There could be bad times ahead for dentistry as the NHS attempts to make savings, Michael Watson says. Last week…
Dentistry
A ‘seismic shift’ in the way the GDC regulates dentistry
Michael Watson reports on how the new case examiners introduced at the GDC could affect the way it regulates dentistry.…
Dentistry
Are associate dentists still self-employed?
Could the Uber ruling set a precedent for associate dentists too, Michael Watson questions. Last week two Uber drivers won a…
Dentistry
Oral health needs for type 2 diabetics
Dentists should be included in the treatment plan for type 2 diabetics, Michael Watson says. With the diabetes ‘time bomb’…
Oral health
Joint fight against counterfeit dental equipment
It’s worth paying more to make sure you don’t end up with counterfeit dental equipment, Michael Watson says. It always…
Dentistry
Who’s to blame for Bradford’s lack of access to an NHS dentist?
It is the responsibility of the profession to solve the issue over a lack of access to NHS dentistry in…
Dentistry
Dental Politics: The Big Debate
fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk hosted Dental Politics: The Big Debate earlier this year, where the profession’s key opinion leaders discussed some of the…
Dentistry
Making a difference in children’s oral health
Child tooth decay needs to be tackled in schools, rather than waiting for a visit to the dental practice, Michael…
Oral health
New ‘Easy IOTN’ app could help both orthodontic patients and dentists
The new Easy IOTN app could help involve both patient and parent in orthodontic treatment at an early stage, Michael Watson says.…
Orthodontics
The Big Debate: the increasing cost of running a dental practice
Dentistry chaired a panel discussion of profession leaders at Dental Politics: The Big Debate to gain insight into how the…
Dentistry
The changing face of dentistry
The future of dentistry will move responsibility away from the associates to the contract holders, Michael Watson says. Last week NHS…
Dentistry
There should be no more part-funded NHS treatments
It is time for the NHS to list what is available on the NHS, and what will be privately funded,…
Dentistry
What does the UDA contract pay for?
Michael Watson explains how the UDA system came about and how it is supposed to work in the practice. The…
Dentistry
To floss or not to floss that is the question
The recent headlines on flossing could do more harm than good, Michael Watson says. The silly season got well underway…
Dentistry
Has the GDC turned a corner?
The GDC’s decision to stop publishing registrants addresses shows the GDC has turned a corner, Michael Watson says. It’s been a…
Dentistry
Improving oral health in care homes
The oral health of older people living in care homes needs to be given more priority, Michael Watson says. A…
Oral health
Government reshuffle could see changes with the sugar tax
Michael Watson reports on the government reshuffle and explains how it could affect dentistry. Back in 2002 I was working…
Dentistry
Politicians should be honest with the public about the NHS
Michael Watson reviews a new report from the King’s Fund calling on the government to be honest with the public…
Dentistry
Who will be the next Prime Minister?
Michael Watson looks back through history to speculate on who might be the next Prime Minister. The unexpected outcome of…
Dentistry