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The age of caring

Sarah Bradbury discusses what you should think about when considering social care for the elderly.

Taking up the mantle

A look at the appointment of a new BACD president.

Choosing the right indemnity for you

Diane Rochford discusses the options available to hygienists and therapists.

FGDP, CGDent and RCS England say safety must be the priority

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) UK, College of General Dentistry (CGDent) and the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England have issued a joint message that...

Supreme Court supports small firms over business interruption insurance claims

January 15, 2021 saw the Supreme Court back many small firms including dental practices over business interruption insurance claims, reports the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants...

First ever fluoride-containing bioglass toothpaste wins FDA approval

British-developed BioMin F, known in the US as Dr.Collins BioMin Restore Plus, is to be available in the USA.

Covid-19: Regulators’ joint statement and new GDC supplementary advice

A joint statement has been issued by the health and social care regulators in relation to how they have, and will continue to, regulate in light of Covid-19.

Experts warn working class men more at risk of tooth loss and gum disease in third lockdown

The Dental Law Partnership has urged men not to neglect their oral health, as dentist waiting lists mount up in lockdown.

Communication course helps dental teams secure success in 2021

Dentist Barry Oulton shows how to build stronger and more meaningful relationships with patients and why communication is key to connection.

Clyde Munro to continue offering essential treatments through lockdown in Scotland

Scotland’s largest dental group has announced it will continue to provide its patients with essential dental care treatments throughout the second national lockdown.

Dental Protection and BADT announce partnership

Dental Protection and the British Association of Dental Therapists have announced a partnership, including a 15 per cent discount for BADT members on their Dental Protection subscription.

Majority of dental professionals feel that patients have been understanding of changes during the pandemic

The majority (95 per cent) of dental professionals surveyed stated that patients have been understanding of the changes that have been made during the pandemic, according to new research published by...

Dental professionals and their teams prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine

The CDO for England, Sara Hurley, and Eric Rooney and Jason Wong, the deputy CDOs, have released an NHS dentistry and oral health update regarding Covid-19 vaccinations for dental professionals and...

FTA Law wins at Yorkshire Legal Awards

The directors of FTA Law have announced that the firm was named Niche Law Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2020.

It's not 2020!

Thank God it isn’t 2020! That was, I am sure, the feeling of most of us as January began. Last year saw us battle with a global pandemic, restrictions on basic freedoms, a looming economic depression...