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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...

Major membership change

For the first time, the British Dental Association (BDA) will offer dentists a choice of membership packages that reflects individuals’ different needs.

3D pain distraction

A Loughborough dental practice has become the first in the UK to trial an innovative new 3D pain distraction technology, which is set to significantly improve the patient experience, particularly for...

Stub it out

Smokers are most likely to kick the habit due to the effect it has on children, according to the results of a new survey.

Keeping up with the industry

A conference designed specifically to help dental practitioners keep up-to-date with their dental skills. 

Buser collects award

Congratulations to Prof. Daniel Buser on being distinguished with the 2013 brånemark osseointegration award. 

What does it mean?

Amit Rai looks at the Francis Report and its implications for NHS dentistry.

Positive experience

Alexander Holden explains how he dealt with a recent patient complaint.

Vital statistics

Mark Blakeman looks at the importance of income protection for dentists.

Mutual benefit

How the role of treatment coordinator helps develop the individual and benefit the practice.