Latest statistics show around one in four adults in England are thinking twice about looking after their oral health due to financial constraints.
Following consultation with the health and social care providers it regulates, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced the fees that will be paid by providers from April 1, 2011, under the...
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.
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...
The achievements of the country’s young dental rising stars were celebrated at the 2011 3M ESPE Dental Student Awards.
gaps in our evidence-based practice.
Will dental QOF be a box-ticking exercise or bring substantial benefits, asks Apolline?
I can see CQC, says Sim Goldblum.
Simon Hocken considers the business climate.
Do your receptionists prevent rather than encourage sales, asks Ashley Latter?
Paul Mendlesohn looks at how to get compliant with CQC requirements.
Roger Matthews considers the new contract's future.
What kind of business do you want, asks Alan Suggett.
