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A new wave of childhood tooth decay

Michael Sultan discusses the impact the pandemic has had on oral health.

Unum Dental offers goodwill gesture to policy members in recognition of lockdown appointment delays

Unum Dental is giving policy members an Amazon e-voucher in recognition that they could not access surgeries or use some of their policy benefits while dental practices were closed during the first...

Considerations for achieving the most competitive loan

Andy White explains what you need to know before applying for a loan.

Can you force staff to have the covid vaccination?

Sarah Buxton considers the legal issues surrounding vaccination.

Dentaid launches 32km virtual fundraising challenge

Dentaid has launched a 32km virtual fundraising challenge as demand for the charity’s services continues to soar.

A C change

Even during ‘normal’ times February can be a testing month. The weariness of continued freezing temperatures and limited hours of daylight can take its toll on one’s spirit. The enthusiasm for New...

Be flexible, be prepared

Steve Brown explains how you can prepare your business for the future.

BDA says lockdown targets leave patients in pain without options

The British Dental Association has issued an open letter to health secretary Matt Hancock following the revelations exposed by the BBC today that a leading UK dental chain has instructed dentists to...

At the heart of oral health

Diane Rochford discusses the role oral health plays in maintaining a healthy heart.

Latest update from the OCDO

The OCDO has released its latest NHS dentistry and oral health update, including a tribute to the departing deputy CDO for England, Eric Rooney.

Dental practices opting for alternative business funding in 2021

Many small to medium sized businesses, particularly in dentistry, have needed extra support regarding cashflow to keep their doors from closing permanently during the pandemic.

More than 1,800 dentists still to make CPD statement with deadline approaching

With just a few days to go to the deadline for dentists to make their annual or end-of-cycle CPD statement, the General Dental Council (GDC) has revealed there are still more than 1,800 dentists yet...

DIS fills in to get Birmingham Dental Hospital operational again

Thousands of students and patients can now access crucial dental training and services thanks to the quick thinking of DIS Graphics. The print and digital imaging specialist was approached by...

Providing added protection from Covid-19

As dental practices remain open, many dentists are taking extra precautions to protect themselves, their staff and their clients during consultations.  Whilst many dental professionals are relieved...

Christie & Co business outlook report reveals strong dental operator optimism and predictions for the year ahead

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has today launched its annual Business Outlook report, ‘Business Outlook 2021: Review. Realign. Recover,’ which reflects on the themes, activity and...