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BSPD condemns omission of children’s oral health in government report

The ‘Early Years Healthy Development Review’ led by Andrea Leadsom provides a vision for the critical first 1,001 days of a child’s life in its newly published report. The omission of oral health from...

Craniofacial conditions and oral health

The dental care of children in the UK with craniofacial conditions needs to be integrated with their overall NHS management and treatment, says Sarah McKaig, president of the BSPD. A team member in...

Study finds that a new toothpaste significantly improves gum health

While several recent studies show that individuals with chronic gum disease are more likely to experience potentially life-threatening complications if they contract Covid-19, a new study shows...

DCPs welcome new option to pay ARF in instalments

The British Association of Dental Nurses and the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy have welcomed the General Dental Council’s announcement of a new option to pay the annual retention fee...

Innovation funding recognises the impact of Covid-19 on university dental schools

The constraints of Covid-19 have placed major strains on dental schools, particularly in the safe continued training of dental students where the practical, patient-orientated elements have faced...

New research sees consumer fear over visiting dentists grow

New research from GSK Consumer Healthcare, in partnership with IPSOS, has revealed changing attitudes towards dentistry within the UK, as more British people than in any other European country have...

Tailored training

A look at one dentist's experience of diversifying into facial aesthetics.

Tax planning for year end: Reducing your corporation tax bill

Michael Lansdell discusses some options for legitimately reducing your corporation tax bill.

GDC introduces option to pay ARF by instalments

A new pay by instalments option for the annual retention fee (ARF) has been announced by the General Dental Council today, designed to support dental professionals who pay their own fee by enabling...

The keys to success

Kate Scheer looks at ways to improve your results.

The cost of covid

Sarah Bradbury considers the impact that covid has had on the dental industry.

Increased demand

Shelley Clegg talks to Catherine McCanny about the high demand for aligner treatment since practices reopened.

A systematic approach

Kenneth Cheung discusses a case study using the Inman Aligner system.

Get them in the habit

Maxwell O’Neill discusses the importance of understanding patient psychology.

Denplan chairs policy roundtable on future of dentistry

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, held an inaugural virtual dental policy roundtable on February 23 to discuss the future of dentistry and the issues impacting the dental profession. The event was...