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Blast away at the BDTA

Lucky delegates each day can try the Sonicare AirFloss at one of the brushing stations on Philips’ stand (P06) at the BDTA Conference and can take it away with them for free.  

Materials in dentistry report

Entitled ‘Materials in Dentistry’, the roadmap was showcased at the recent 22nd European Dental Materials conference held in Birmingham. 

Just another hurdle

Dental practice sale completions are continuing to be delayed following new NHS England requirements in respect of the CQC as well more stringent lending criteria from the banks, warns Amanda Maskery,...

Decision on HIV-positive dentists

Department of Health plans to remove the restriction on HIV-positive dentists practising in England from April 2014 have been welcomed by many. 

Key to new start for CQC

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) must properly understand the reality of primary care dentistry if it is to make a fresh start in regulating the sector.

Cut waiting times for local people

A new oral surgery service at Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre in Bradford promises to cut waiting times and reduce pain for people needing treatment for serious dental problems.

New head of dentistry

Prof Paul Coulthard has been appointed as the new Head of School of Dentistry at The University of Manchester Dental School. Prof Coulthard began his role in August succeeding Prof Iain Mackie who...

HIV infected healthcare workers regulations

Landmark Government rules revealed that allowing healthcare workers with HIV to return to practice, are a victory for human rights, according to Dental Protection. 

Wesleyan grows with Practice Plan acquisition

Wesleyan Assurance Society announced the acquisition of the Practice Plan Group, comprising Practice Plan, a provider of practice-branded dental membership plans, and Medenta, one of the providers of...

It weren’t ‘arf ‘ot mum

Apolline reports on the recent Westminster Health Forum event on dentistry.

Who is responsible?

Alexander Holden questions the effectiveness of dental education.

Just old news?

Nigel Carter discusses the importance of effective communication.

Quality design

Philip Greene looks at the importance of an effective practice website.

Educating not selling

Michael Sernik looks at how to make communication with patients more effective.