News

South Wales survey shocks

One in four people in South Wales admit they are not registered at a dentist according to a new survey of Welsh adults. 

Chair re-elected

Peter Crooks has been re-elected as Chair of the Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee (NI DPC). He was re-elected unopposed. Peter has previously served two terms on NI DPC between 2010 and...

Stem cell banking

Precious Cells Group, a leading London based provider of stem cell storage and regenerative medicine technologies, has partnered with award winning Tracey Bell Dental and Aesthetic Medical Clinics to...

Shared Parental Leave

Dental practice owners may need to draw on their powers of compromise in order to comply with the new rules on Shared Parental Leave (‘SPL’), which allow parents to share up to 50 weeks’ leave in...

Support practice growth

In response to client feedback, DPAS Dental Plans is delighted to launch ‘Business Bites’, a range of practical business solutions and special offers designed to support practice growth.

Values edge upwards

Private dental practices in the UK have been in the doldrums but show signs of picking up, according to the NASDAL quarterly goodwill survey.

Oral cancer signs

In support of Oral Cancer Awareness Month in America, the Mouth Cancer Foundation is urging everyone in the UK to be aware of the early signs of mouth cancer and to visit their dentist regularly.  

Increasing skill mix

Creating a more varied mix of abilities and expertise in a practice can help improve patient care and overall efficiency. But such a significant change can be a daunting prospect if it has not been...

Three good reasons

Practice owners, managers and dentists are being given a unique opportunity to gain an invaluable insight into the wide range of employment, HR, marketing and communications issues facing the dental...

Dental conference app

Delegates at this year’s BDA British Dental Conference and Exhibition will find everything they need at the tip of their fingers thanks to a new app especially designed for the event. A first for...

Major policy change

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is warning dental professionals that they must ensure patients are aware of material risks and of any reasonable alternative treatments when obtaining consent, after a...

Don't cut corners

Karen Walker looks at the benefits of ultrasonic inserts.

Over the rainbow

Susan DiMarino discusses the quest for better remineralisation.

On the same page

Rachel Pointer on the importance of a united team approach.

Key articles

This article presents a summary of a number of recent articles in the fields of gum disease, caries and sensitivity.