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Protect client data

Moore Blatch, one of the UK’s leading commercial and technology law firms, is warning dentists that they could be hit with compensation claims in the event of a data protection breach even if no...

Testament to dedication

Multi award-winning London dental practice, Elleven, is delighted to welcome renowned lingual orthodontist Didier Fillion to their expert team in May.

Cigars versus cigarettes

Cigar smoking is associated with many of the same fatal conditions as cigarette smoking, according to research published in open access journal BMC Public Health. This underscores the fact that cigar...

Treatment cost clarity

Dentists are reminded to ensure treatment options and costs are clearly explained prior to treatment being provided to avoid disagreements with patients, says UK wide dental defence organisation...

Sharing clinical excellence

Held at The Dentistry Show for the first time, the 2015 Dental Update Study Day presented a speaker line-up comprised from members of the Dental Update Editorial Board. 

Effects of investigation

A Dental Protection survey of 140 members who have been investigated by the General Dental Council (GDC) reveals that 94 per cent felt it had an impact on their stress and anxiety and 33 per cent had...

CPD programme

Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Listerine, is delighted to announce new content following the successful introduction of their CPD programme in 2014, with the aim of supporting the ongoing CPD needs...

Gold standard

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded PFM Dental (Financial Advice) Chartered Financial Planner status, the financial planning industry’s gold standard of excellence and integrity. 

Dental practice re-opening

On Monday, March 30, the Church Street Dental Practice in Caernarfon re-opened under the guidance and leadership of Simon Gallier, a dentist with 32 years of experience.

New partnership approach

Over half of dentists (53 per cent) consider a John Lewis type of partnership to be an interesting alternative to principal or corporate ownership of dental practices, according to recent research...

Fizz warning

One of the UK’s leading cosmetic dentists has warned that the obsession with sugar causing tooth decay means that people are ignoring one of the other major causes of tooth damage.

Interactive learning day

The experts at the London Smile Clinic will next month be holding an interactive learning day to help professionals optimise success for comprehensive cases.

Launch celebration

March 28, was an exciting day for the team behind the IAS Academy, as it brought with it the launch of the very first hands-on training course for the ClearSmile Brace. 

Prestigious fellowships awarded

Two Newcastle University graduates have been awarded prestigious fellowships by The Royal College of Surgeons in recognition of their achievements in dental care.

Support for venture

Dental Mavericks is a UK registered charity working to bring pain free dentistry to children in the Rif and Atlas Mountains, in the North East region of Morocco. With no access to any dental care,...