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Gum disease stroke risk

New research suggests gum disease carries a higher risk of causing a stroke than diabetes, and its impact is nearly the equivalent of high blood pressure as a major cause of strokes.

Retainer warning

Researchers at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute have found insufficient cleaning could allow build-up of potentially pathogenic microbes on orthodontic retainers. Jonathan Pratten and his team...

Celebrating the future of dentistry

The achievements of the country’s young dental rising stars were celebrated at the 2011 3M ESPE Dental Student Awards.

Good practice rewards

Will dental QOF be a box-ticking exercise or bring substantial benefits, asks Apolline?

Don't panic

I can see CQC, says Sim Goldblum.

Straightened times

Simon Hocken considers the business climate.

A chilly reception?

Do your receptionists prevent rather than encourage sales, asks Ashley Latter?

Preparing for April

Paul Mendlesohn looks at how to get compliant with CQC requirements.

Old Moore's Almanack

Roger Matthews considers the new contract's future.

Management accounts

What kind of business do you want, asks Alan Suggett.

On the horizon

Richard Lishman considers the end of year tax planning.

Handling business disputes

Ray Goodman explains the importance of partnership agreements.