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Dentistry in the spotlight

Uchenna Okoye shares some insight into her role as a dental expert on the TV programme 10 Years Younger.

Look into my eyes…

Sarah Bradbury discusses communication in the post-pandemic world.

No strain, no pain

Kate Scheer explains the cause and treatment of musculoskeletal pain.

A rise in the main corporation tax rate is coming

Michael Lansdell explains why you should plan for the future increase to the main corporation tax rate now.

Experience the difference

It’s now nearly a year since the launch of the Oral-B iO. This new electric toothbrush has undoubtedly taken the profession by storm, and a quick flick through Instagram will tell you that those...

MDDUS backs calls for impact of Covid-19 to be factored into regulators' decision making

The publication of the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care's (PSA) ‘Learning from Covid-19’ review looks at reforms and changes that have taken place at health professional...

ASH comments on research showing rise in smoking

In response to the publication of research by Mintel, which found that over half of smokers are “stress-smoking” more and 10 per cent are lighting up again after quitting, Hazel Cheeseman, director of...

DDU backs report calling for urgent need to reform healthcare regulators

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has welcomed the findings of a review into the way healthcare regulators such as the GDC have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Denplan publishes white paper on the future of dentistry

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has published a white paper on the future of dentistry. This marks the culmination of months of in-depth research into the issues impacting private dentistry. The report...

Strong and stable

Chris Strevens discusses the results of a recent dental industry survey.

{my}dentist announces new charity partnership with Dementia UK

{my}dentist, the UK’s largest chain of dental practices, has announced Dementia UK as its new charity partner, following a staff poll.

Dental Update webinars to host new aesthetics series

Allergan Aesthetics first launched its Spark Portal in October 2018 with the intent of supporting up and coming practitioners in their aesthetics journey by offering them support, training and...

Pandemic leads to increased use of DDU’s employment advice line

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a significant number of dentists contacting the Dental Defence Union's (DDU) free employment law advice line for support and advice on issues including staff...

Again and again...

The pandemic and the measures put in place to fight it tore up many of life’s norms, leading many to question whether society will ever return to how it was before. Yet, one of the great paradoxes is...

What could tax decisions in the budget mean for you?

Michael Lansdell explains the implications of the capital gains tax annual exemption and the inheritance tax nil rate band being frozen in this year's budget.