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New light activated six per cent in-practice tooth whitening formula for European market.  EU cosmetic directive compliant formula delivers noticeably whiter teeth in one hour.

Patient growth seminars

Research in Oct –Dec 2012 shows 92 per cent of practices would like to grow their patient numbers and the new patient growth seminars could be the way to do it.

Strong sales growth

The figures released annually by the British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) are compiled by Strategic Data Marketing, and show that water treatment solutions enjoyed year-on-year growth of more than...

Illegal practice

The UK regulator of dental practice, the General Dental Council (GDC), has successfully prosecuted a man for working as a dental technician whilst not registered with the GDC.

Big savings in March

The Big March Event is back, bursting with special offers and amazing gift promotions. 

A masterclass in recalls

An efficient system to recall existing patients is the foundation for building a successful practice.

Capturing patient data

Enhance communication between the dentist and the laboratory while accurately recording patient’s midline and horizontal plane.

Oral health plan in Wales

Oral health in Wales is at a critical stage if the fragile foot-hold in long-term disease prevention and service delivery is to be maximised.

Polish patient leaflet

A Polish translation of a patient leaflet has been launched online. 

Something can be done

A shocking statistic is that 70% of the world’s population has no access to emergency dental care. If you were in agony, how would you cope?

Dying from decay

Thousands of people in the developing world are still dying unnecessarily from untreated tooth decay.

Interest-rate swaps scandal

GP and dentist surgeries are among the industries that have been worst affected by the interest-rate swaps mis-selling scandal, Berg, a specialist in the area.

Check your NHS pension

Associate dentists working at a practice with an NHS contract are being encouraged to talk to their accountant about their pension.  

BDA conference speakers

The General Dental Council’s (GDC) Chair, Kevin O’Brien and Chief Executive, Evlynne Gilvarry are appearing at this year’s BDA Conference.

Funding uplift = extra pressure

A Government decision to award general dental practitioners in England an uplift on their funding of just 1.5 per cent for 2013/14 will do little to relieve the increasing pressure on high street...