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Is your practice powered by innovation?

George Cheetham explains why forward-thinking practitioners would be wise to keep pace with new technology.

MPS launches ambitious research initiative to improve patient safety and clinician wellbeing

Medical Protection Society (MPS) – of which Dental Protection is part – has recently launched the MPS Foundation; a new, global, not-for-profit research initiative to help shape the future of patient...

The last bite (March)

Stephen Hancocks discusses overseas dentistry, vocabulary and wine in the latest instalment of 'The last bite', taken from the March issue.

Tooth wear: supporting your patients

A look at the contributing factors and the strategies to combat them. When it comes to tooth wear and what damages the health of people’s teeth, the most commonly discussed topic is diet – sugar and...

BACD to celebrate female leaders in dentistry at London meeting

Although dentistry is no longer dominated by men – it’s around a 50/50 split, according to the GDC – there is still work to be done, to enable women to progress their control of their careers in a way...

The British Fluoridation Society appoints new committee member

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) is pleased to announce Professor Damien Walmsley is joining its executive committee.

Free flu jabs for dentists axed by NHS England

The British Dental Association has slammed moves by NHS England not to keep dentists and their teams within the NHS flu vaccine programme this year.   

Sweet solutions

Approximately 27 per cent of UK adults are believed to have active tooth decay. Even more worrying is the prevalence of dental caries among children.

10 billion bacteria have nowhere to hide

The dental team is constantly trying to educate patients on the importance of regular interdental cleaning. Whilst professionals appreciate how crucial it is to remove food debris and bacteria from...

New dental statistics confirm access to NHS dentistry still in crisis

In response to the figures published recently as part of NHS Dental Statistics for England, 2021-22, Biannual Report, the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) have shared a statement.

Gifting company shares to family for tax efficiency

Michael Lansdell compares the long-term and short-term advantages when gifting shares to family.

Henry Schein Dental presents its comprehensive solutions portfolio at the British Dental Industry Association’s Dental Showcase 2022

Henry Schein Dental will participate at the British Dental Industry Association’s (BDIA) Dental Showcase from March 25 to 26, 2022, in London.

A multitude of possibilities

With digital technologies becoming more prevalent within dentistry, clinicians are able to better diagnose, treat and ensure the success of many dental procedures.

A new and exciting partnership

Curasept is delighted to have established a new official partnership with the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP).

Colosseum Dental UK holds open days for ambitious foundation dentists

Colosseum Dental UK are offering new opportunities for newly qualified dentists looking to build a long and successful career in dentistry.