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Get smart about saving

Richard Lishman considers how you could help reduce your outgoings.

GDC publishes online resource for managers and employers of dental professionals

Contributing to patient safety and public confidence in dental services, a well-trained, motivated and competent dental team is in everyone’s interests. The General Dental Council (GDC) has published...

A growing risk for dental services?

Jennifer Rhind looks at the problem of online defamation.

British Orthodontic Conference 2021 to be a hybrid event

The British Orthodontic Society has announced that this year’s British Orthodontic Conference, to be held in the iconic Midland Hotel in Manchester on September 16-18, 2021, will be the event’s first...

Starting small or going big?

Don’t overlook your dental software – more often than not, it comes with a product purchase for free so you might not be aware of the benefits, or the possible problems, that you need to look out for....

GDC pays damages after unlawful under-guise operation

The General Dental Council has paid an undisclosed sum of damages to a clinical dental technician after Dental Protection successfully secured an admission by the regulator to having acted “unlawfully...

Spring and tax changes are in the air

Michael Lansdell summarises the tax changes coming into effect this month.

Children with immune deficiencies more likely to have gum disease

Researchers at King’s College London have found that children with primary immunodeficiencies have higher prevalence of periodontal (gum) disease.

Forecasting the investment weather

What does the weather in Cornwall have to do with your investment portfolio? Richard Wood explains.

Extent of dental decay in three-year-olds "a shocking indictment"

The second national dental epidemiology programme survey of the oral health of three-year-olds shows virtually no change since the first survey in 2013. Members of the BSPD, the UK’s society dedicated...

Adapt and survive

Shelley Clegg speaks to Deborah Parker, the site manager for two Links Orthodontics clinics in Manchester, about her practices' experience in working through the pandemic.

Make the most of digital technology

Paul Abrahams explains why now is the time to incorporate digital technology into your practice.

Utilising neurodivergent talent

Marita Hazeldene discusses a potential solution to recruitment problems.

Uncertain timetable for GDC reform is disappointing, says Dental Protection

Dental Protection has welcomed the arrival of a long-awaited consultation on reforming the healthcare regulators, but fears reforms to the GDC will not be prioritised in the legislative timetable.

Tax planning for year end: Income tax saving for couples

Michael Lansdell gives some planning tips.