Make your infection control more efficient

What can you do to streamline infection control and reclaim this time? One key way is to look at the infection control systems you’re currently using in practice and see if there are any ways to...

Minor change to dentistry’s IPC guidance

Sara Hurley, chief dental officer England, has recently provided a new NHS dentistry and oral health update, where there has been a minor change to IPC guidance.

Accelerated tax payments - the writing has been on the wall for some time

Michael Lansdell discusses the government's plan to accelerate tax payments - with quarterly or maybe even monthly payments demanded from companies and individuals who pay through self-assessment.

Dentsply launches platform for dental implant professionals

Dentsply launches PEERS, the Platform for Exchange of Experience, Research and Science, which has been created to promote a productive and supportive partnership between Dentsply Sirona and dental...

Building a confident future

The ITI Congress UK & Ireland this October will provide an excellent opportunity to discover the latest concepts and technologies in the area, and help build your confidence.

Only 7 per cent of men prioritise their mental health - but everything's changing, says Martin Kemp

Simplyhealth’s new campaign ‘Everyman’s Health Matters’ delves into men’s reluctance to talk about their mental health, with insightful survey and high-profile webinar.

Government announces extra funding for more places on medicine and dentistry courses for 2021

The government has announced that medical and dental schools across England will have their funding increased to allow for the expansion of courses in the coming academic year.

First UK ZAGA Proficient Course launched

The ZAGA Centre Manchester is delighted to be hosting the inaugural ZAGA Proficient Course in the UK, delivered in collaboration with Carlos Aparicio – the creator of the ZAGA-Straumann Zygomatic...

BSPD calls for equality of access to specialist care for 0-16s with highest dental needs

A workforce shortage which has been ignored for more than a decade makes access to a specialist in paediatric dentistry a challenge in many areas of the UK.

BADN Afternoon Tea to raise funds for breast cancer

August 9-15 is Afternoon Tea Week, and Breast Cancer Now are using this to raise funds by encouraging everyone to hold an afternoon tea.

The right type of sale structure

When it comes to selling and buying a dental practice, it can be hard to know whether to consider a share sale or asset sale.

The last bite (August)

One of the most distressing, emerging effects of the pandemic is the confusion around mixed messages. Masks or no masks, self-isolation or out and about, quarantine or do as you please? But I can’t...