Pressures of practice pushing dentists to the brink

The pressure of dental practice, including increasing patient demands, business worries and rising complaints and claims, is pushing some practitioners to the brink, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has...

Health and wellbeing for dental professionals, practices and patients

A brand new online platform has launched in dentistry to provide advice and support surrounding the health and wellbeing of clinicians, practices and patients alike. 

New rules on personal injury claims

The Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss, recently announced a cut to the discount rate applied to personal injury claims from 2.5-0.75 per cent.

BDA Wales wins concessions on higher fees and red tape

The British Dental Association Wales has secured substantial amendments to the new government regulations on private dentistry in Wales, including those to ensure single-handed practitioners are not...

Healthcare specialist help Bristol dental practice acquire new premises

The specialist healthcare team at Veale Wasbrough Vizards (VWV) has completed the acquisition of premises in Hanham, Bristol, for a new dental practice. 

The power of three

When placing a composite class II restoration, one of the key challenges is to achieve excellent adaptation.

Are you letting sugar crêpe up on you?

Shrove Tuesday might often be an excuse to eat a big pile of pancakes, but do we consider what effect this having on our oral health?

Dental therapy and hygiene students support children and parents

A group of dental therapy and hygiene students from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry (PUPSD) have been working with parents and youngsters from Action for Children to help prevent...

Check your teeth before you fly

Holidaymakers are being urged to ensure their teeth are in good order before jetting off to foreign climes this summer if they want to avoid potential pain at 30,000ft. 

Health and wellbeing survey

The dental profession is well known for being a caring profession, full of individuals constantly focusing on their patients’ health and wellbeing. Last year, Dentists’ Provident investigated if...

Reappointment of chair of GDC

William (Bill) Moyes has been reappointed as chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) by the Privy Council.

Important changes for non-EU medical professionals applying to work in the UK

Public and private sector employers in the medical sector are being advised to start preparing for the Home Office’s latest changes if they want to avoid losing or delaying the recruitment of new...

Should dentists screen for diabetes?

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to issues raised in a study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. 

In its element

Align Technology will be showcasing the benefits of using the iTero system and previewing its latest features at the International Dental Show (IDS).

Dental nurse removed from the register for dishonestly offering tooth whitening

A dental nurse has been removed from the register for dishonestly offering tooth whitening treatment and using products up to three hundred times the legal limit, despite the terms of her registration...

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