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Denplan publishes white paper on the future of dentistry

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has published a white paper on the future of dentistry. This marks the culmination of months of in-depth research into the issues impacting private dentistry. The report...

Strong and stable

Chris Strevens discusses the results of a recent dental industry survey.

{my}dentist announces new charity partnership with Dementia UK

{my}dentist, the UK’s largest chain of dental practices, has announced Dementia UK as its new charity partner, following a staff poll.

Dental Update webinars to host new aesthetics series

Allergan Aesthetics first launched its Spark Portal in October 2018 with the intent of supporting up and coming practitioners in their aesthetics journey by offering them support, training and...

Pandemic leads to increased use of DDU’s employment advice line

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a significant number of dentists contacting the Dental Defence Union's (DDU) free employment law advice line for support and advice on issues including staff...

Again and again...

The pandemic and the measures put in place to fight it tore up many of life’s norms, leading many to question whether society will ever return to how it was before. Yet, one of the great paradoxes is...

What could tax decisions in the budget mean for you?

Michael Lansdell explains the implications of the capital gains tax annual exemption and the inheritance tax nil rate band being frozen in this year's budget.

Highland practices join fast-growing dental group

Two dental practices that have been established for over 30 years has become part of Scotland’s biggest dental group after agreeing a new partnership.

BDA pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

The British Dental Association has paid tribute to its past president His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, following the news of his death on April 9.

Seize the opportunity

Catherine Rutland discusses the importance of professional solidarity.

How to talk patient finance without fear

Ruth Findlay shares her insights on how to communicate finance options clearly.

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...