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Back to basics

Bob Newsome explains why dentists need to understand the basic principles of infection control.

Stem cell research

Stewart Harding looks at how developments in this field can benefit dentistry.

Customer service recognition

It’s all smiles at Denplan a dental payment plan specialist achieving a hat-trick of recognitions at the Top 50 Companies for Customer Service awards.

Lingual master class

The British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS) has announced that it has been given a role on the orthodontic profession’s international stage and will be offering a lingual master class during the...

Hidden sugars

Children’s juices can contain more sugars than Coca Cola and parents should give their children water or whole fruit instead of juices.

Brace yourself

John Elliot warns of the perils of being trapped in a UCIS.

Maximising income

Harry Singh explores the practicalities of putting the ideal set-up in place.

It ain’t fair

Roger Matthews looks at the different approaches to dental provision.

Who is the customer?

Nilesh Patel asks if the new NHS contract will provide the services required by each practice’s patients. Nilesh Patel asks if the new NHS contract will provide the services required by...

Micro-organisms as risk factors

Professor Crispian Scully continues his series of articles looking at the prevention and detection of mouth cancer.

Preventive solution

Ann Generlich explains the benefits of stabilised chlorine dioxide.

Court proceedings

The British Dental Association (BDA)has reacted to news that the General Dental Council (GDC) is set to press ahead with a 55 per cent rise in its annual retention fee for dentists.

Don't be caught out

Dental professionals can face real life horror stories at any time of year, warns the Dental Defence Union (DDU). 

From X to why?

Speaking as a cynic I have to say the Great British Bake Off raised its game this year with the wonderful editing of the footage of ‘Freezergate’ (anything which makes a melting baked Alaska a...

What is a brand?

Michael Sultan explains that it is about more than aesthetics.