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Survey suggests confusion around healthcare and dental plans

As one of the UK’s leading health solutions companies, Simplyhealth carried out the survey of 2,000 people, aged between 16 and 82, to investigate how COVID-19 has impacted views on mental and...

A wise approach?

Kaval Patel considers the problems with treatment of the third molar.

Supporting patients with lung conditions

Martin Wanendeya considers the challenges presented to dental treatment.

The unhelpful noise of short-term performance

It’s hard to resist the temptation of shiny things, says Richard Wood. But resist we must.

Making the right choice

Zoe Close talks to Deborah Parson about converting during a pandemic.

Queensway Orthodontics pioneer unique partnership with rePurpose Global to combat plastic waste in dentistry

Queensway Orthodontics has joined rePurpose Global’s One for One Impact Guarantee Program to fund the collection, processing, and reuse of 30-40kg of ocean-bound plastic waste for every patient...

Delays in regulatory reform leave children exposed to e-cigarette promotion

Public health charity Action on Smoking and Health yesterday criticised the government for failing to address loopholes that allow children to be given e-cigarettes as freebies.

MDDUS comment on the continued use of face masks in healthcare settings after July 19

Stephen Henderson, MDDUS head of dental, comments on the continued use of mask masks in healthcare settings after July 19.

Zygomatic Implants: making sense of the sea of implant options

Today there are a plethora of different treatment strategies and implant systems available, each with different indications and their own strengths.

The government is backing green motoring

Michael Lansdell questions whether the extended tax break on zero-emission vehicles will be an incentive to ‘buy green’.

New GDC chair and council member announced

Following a competitive recruitment process, the General Dental Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Baron Harris of Haringey (“Lord Toby Harris”) who will join the GDC as chair of...

House of Lords set to vote on smokefree pavement licences as councils hail local successes

On July 14, Lord Faulkner of Worcester successfully won a vote regretting the Government’s failure to require COVID-19 related seating outside cafes, pubs and restaurants to be smoke free.

College of General Dentistry makes commitment to building careers for all dental professionals

The College of General Dentistry, in partnership with Colgate Palmolive UK, announces an important programme to build career pathways.

Christie & Co reports strong first-time buyer demand for private dental practices in London

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, reports a strong demand from associate first-time buyers for private dental practices in Greater London so far in 2021.

Smoking in pregnancy falls below 10 per cent for the first time

During the pandemic smoking in pregnancy fell below 10 per cent for the first time since records began - but the government is still not on track to reach target of 6 per cent or less by 2022.