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Government must face up to the workforce challenge to stop “dental deserts” in England

Neil Carmichael, chair of the Association of Dental Groups, has responded to the Healthwatch England report on dentistry yesterday and this morning’s debate in the House of Commons on oral health and...

Dentists warn of exodus from service, as access crisis deepens with 30m appointments missed

The British Dental Association has urged government to set out a clear route map for reform and relaxation of covid restrictions, as new survey data points to an exodus from the service as the access...

Patient loyalty post-pandemic

Nicolas Coomber explains that it might be easier to achieve than you think.

Ensuring compliance and quality assurance

Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is now the UK’s standalone medicines and medical device regulator. This means that any...

Policy consensus to make inroads toward securing a cavity-free future

The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future has published A Global Consensus for achieving a dental cavity-free future, a comprehensive collection of policy recommendations that if adopted by both dental...

New study reveals AGPs don’t increase risk of catching Covid-19

A new study’s findings dispel the misconception that patients and providers are at high risk of catching Covid-19 at the dentist’s office.

QCS launches pre-registration pack

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS), a leading provider of content, guidance and policies for the dental sector, has created a pre-registration pack for new dental practices.

The right bookkeeping package

Nathan Poole considers the value of online software to dental practices.

The obesity message

Kimberley Lloyd asks, is this the trigger your patients needed?

Delivering a predictable outcome

Harrison Child presents a case in which he treated a patient with composite veneers using an injection-mould technique.

A charitable cause

Ellen Cummings talks to rugby star Laura Keates about her career and new role with Dentaid.

The tax risks of paying your partner

Michael Lansdell explains the implications.

Business commits to make over a billion toothpaste tubes recyclable by 2025

GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) has announced that it is partnering with two global packaging suppliers to launch fully recyclable toothpaste tubes across its specialist and science-based oral health...

Vicarious liability – what does the recent judgment mean for self-employed status?

A recent legal judgement has been causing some consternation amongst the dental community. NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) has been studying the recent...

UK public among the most interested teeth whitening

We’ve all been exposed to society’s changing beauty standards, but one simple yet effective way of boosting self-esteem is with a bright smile.