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GDC introduces option to pay ARF by instalments

A new pay by instalments option for the annual retention fee (ARF) has been announced by the General Dental Council today, designed to support dental professionals who pay their own fee by enabling...

The keys to success

Kate Scheer looks at ways to improve your results.

The cost of covid

Sarah Bradbury considers the impact that covid has had on the dental industry.

Increased demand

Shelley Clegg talks to Catherine McCanny about the high demand for aligner treatment since practices reopened.

A systematic approach

Kenneth Cheung discusses a case study using the Inman Aligner system.

Get them in the habit

Maxwell O’Neill discusses the importance of understanding patient psychology.

Denplan chairs policy roundtable on future of dentistry

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, held an inaugural virtual dental policy roundtable on February 23 to discuss the future of dentistry and the issues impacting the dental profession. The event was...

Keep on the right track

Richard Wood explains the benefits of an evidence-based approach to investing.

Groundhog day

Catherine Rutland explains the importance of change in our lives.

Riding away the hours…

Sarah Bradbury discusses the pandemic’s impact on general health and fitness.

A filtered view

Last month we were treated to the delightful absurdity of a Texas lawyer struggling with technology. For those who haven’t seen the viral video it is as silly as can be, and as such, hilarious. he...

Dental Update webinar series delivers for better dentistry

The webinar series held by Dental Update, Denplan and Oral-B from February 23 to March 18 drew in an incredible 25,766 registrations, with people able to view the webinars both live and on demand.

Three quarters of dentists have seen significant impact of Covid-19 pandemic on oral health of their patients

A new survey conducted by the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme has revealed the extent to which dental professionals across the country have adapted to continued lockdowns.

Combatting childhood dental fear

Giving every child the best possible start to a lifetime of good oral health is the BDPD’s overarching mission. But one of the many challenges they face is dental anxiety, a reality for many children,...

BADN 2020 salary survey report

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, has released the results of its 2020 salary survey. The survey was conducted online between...