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The British Dental Association (BDA) has ‘objected to several of the points made’ in the recently updated guidance for disability and autism training. The Oliver McGowan draft code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training was updated on 4 September 2023. The document dictates the minimum amount of disability and autism training that all…
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New nationwide research has shown that 95% of ex-smokers saw positive changes as soon as two weeks after quitting. The study involved more than 3,000 participants and was conducted by Censuswide ahead of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities ‘Stoptober’ campaign. The most significant changes noted were increased energy (45%), feeling healthier (42%) and improved breathing…
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Earlier this year, Emily Johnston attended The Dental Hygienist Roadshow – here, she shares what she took away from the day’s events. Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Listerine, ran The Dental Hygienist Roadshow throughout 2023. Between them, Iain Chapple, Simone Ruzario, Laura Bailey and Benjamin Tighe discussed the current impact periodontitis is having on the UK…
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We hear from 3Shape about its new and improved version of its award-winning MOVE+ cart for TRIOS intraoral scanners to help dentists engage. So easy to engage The new MOVE+ cart makes it easier than ever for dentists to engage and build trust with their patients. Dental professionals can take advantage of the MOVE+ award-winning…
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Straumann explains the impact that CAD/CAM technological have in the laboratory and how to maximise its potential. The journey to take dentistry into a digital age has created an untold number of fresh ideas and solutions. Treatments become faster and more efficient with each step. In turn, CAD/CAM software has become an essential tool in…
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New data from the Liberal Democrats has shown that more than 4.4 million children in England were not seen by an NHS dentist in the last 12 months. The research was commissioned by the House of Commons Library and focused on the 12 months leading up to June 2023. It showed that across the country,…
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Gina Vega explains how general dental practitioners (GDPs) can develop their practice with clear aligner education. Hi, I’m Dr Gina Vega, the director of Aligner Training and the creator of the Diamond Masterclass. Today, I’m going to tell you a little bit about how I’ve grown my Invisalign business as a GDP. In 2016, I…
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Disposable vapes could still be available through the NHS despite the upcoming ban reported last week. Government ministers are said to be working towards a ban on single-use vapes. This proposal has been welcomed by many leading health experts. However, disposable vapes could be still available to smokers under an NHS ‘swap to stop’ schemes,…
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The registration deadline for the Private Dentistry Awards 2023 has been extended, but only days remain – register today! Have you submitted your entry for the 2023 Private Dentistry Awards yet? Recognising outstanding dentistry carried out across the UK and Ireland by teams and individuals, the Private Dentistry Awards have earned a solid reputation as…
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Find out more about the Implantiem and Versah UK Ski Congress 2024, taking place in France in March. The third Implantiem and Versah UK Ski Congress is taking place in Les Arcs, France from 9-13 March 2024. Nestled high in the Alps the ski-in-ski-out location of Arc 1950 is great for skiers of all levels, from…
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Practice Plan shares the details of their How to Build a Team of High Flyers workshop tour, led by Barry Oulton. The number of practices handing back their NHS contracts in favour of private practice is climbing every month. This is throwing customer service and the patient journey into sharp focus. As more patients are…
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The UK’s largest dentistry provider, mydentist, has invested a combined £9.5m into four new practices across Bridgwater, Bath, Eastleigh and Lancaster. Bridgwater In Bridgwater, the new state-of-the-art Bridge House practice located on Taunton Road increases mydentist’s representation in the town. Its East Quay practice is also continuing to operate. Designed to offer specialist dental care,…
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Volunteering benefits the volunteers as well as the people they help – Dental Sky discusses the positive impact that volunteering can have for dental teams. Volunteering might be considered a noble act of giving back to society. But it also has the potential to positively transform people, enabling them to evolve into improved versions of themselves.…
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Saturday night saw Ireland’s dental community gather to celebrate their achievements in style – find out who won at the prestigious Irish Dentistry Awards 2023. The Irish Dentistry Awards 2023 kicked off last Saturday 9 September at the majestic Clontarf Castle in Dublin. With a huge congratulations to all of the finalists, we are pleased…
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Filling-In explains how its new locum dental agency will change the recruitment process for dental locums and practice owners nationwide. The founders of Filling-In have a strong dental background. Through their own experiences and difficulties, they decided to produce a unique, simple and efficient service that will change dental recruitment in this area forever. Filling-In…
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Rowan Thomas speaks to Magdelena Harding about the importance of the pension for dental professionals and the key pitfalls to look out for. Please introduce yourself. I am Magdelena Harding, specialist financial adviser for Wesleyan Financial Services. I specialise in giving advice to dentists and the dental profession. It’s currently National Pension Awareness Week. Why…
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The dental practice market has seen a shift since the COVID lockdowns, as Lis Hughes, managing director of Frank Taylor and Associates, tells Practice Plan’s sales and marketing director, Nigel Jones, in this podcast. The enforced slower pace of the standard operating procedure during COVID gave NHS dentists and their teams a taste of life…
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Zirkonzahn will be in Birmingham, Cardiff and Southampton from September 26 to 28 for their lecture tour 2023: ‘Ultimate aesthetics – connected solutions, from prepping to rechecking’. During the lecture tour, DT Jacopo di Terlizzi (international lecturer, CAD/CAM expert and member of the research and development team at Zirkonzahn Headquarters) will show how Zirkonzahn’s connected…
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The Henry Schein Dental Equipment website has been redesigned, putting everything you need to know about dental equipment in one place. What’s new? A new and updated homepage for a better landing experience to quickly get you to where you want to be. Plus, a range of exciting new features, all designed with you in…
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