The British Dental Association is outlining what it would like to see in a reformed NHS dental contract. NHS England has been testing a new clinical pathway and remuneration model for dentists for the last few years. A new wave of prototypes was ... [Continue Reading]
Everyday challenges and pragmatic solutions: the 9th Dawood and Tanner Study Day
The Dawood and Tanner Study Day began life with humble origins: as an internal training event for the practice team and our referrers. But how it’s grown! The Study Day is now the CPD highlight of the year for many general dental practitioners ... [Continue Reading]
The art of small talk
Lucy Nichols shares her top tips for starting conversations and building relationships with patients For many dentists, especially those who are a little more introverted, small talk may not come easily. As with anything, it does get easier with ... [Continue Reading]
Rolling out the reform
Peter Cummings considers what the NHS dental contract reform in April 2020 might mean for NHS contract holders planning to sell their practice in the next few years At the BDIA Dental Showcase in October last year, the deputy chief dental officer, ... [Continue Reading]
Nutrients in cranberries and blueberries could prevent tooth decay
A new study published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences suggests that a handful of dark-coloured berries may lower the risk of tooth decay. Scientists have found that nutrients in cranberries and blueberries can be highly effective in ... [Continue Reading]
What happens when you remove fluoride from tap water?
Twelve years ago, Juneau, AK, stopped adding fluoride to community water sources. A newly published study looks at how this has affected its inhabitants. SOURCE: Dentistry News From Medical News Today - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
New Year’s honour for ‘Toothfairy’ Claire Stevens
Claire Stevens – aka the ‘Toothfairy’ – has been appointed a CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of her tireless commitment to improving children’s oral health She is to be awarded the highest of the three orders of ... [Continue Reading]
Introducing the Bluephase G4
Sleek, sharp and reliable: the Bluephase G4 is the first Bluephase curing light to feature an automated assistance system. For even better results and happier patients. Sound materials and reliable equipment are indispensable for achieving ... [Continue Reading]
Success by great customer service
The importance of exceptional customer service should never be underestimated, says Jana Green Great communication with patients – who really are customers in need of medical care – has so many pluses. It can build your business, it can ... [Continue Reading]
CSR: making an impact
Mark Topley highlights best practice in corporate social responsibility from around the UK The Campbell Clinic (TCC) is a dental referral practice in West Bridgford, Nottingham, owned by Colin Campbell (a name that will be familiar to many readers, ... [Continue Reading]
Scanning the horizon
An interview with Marcos White, whose practice recently won ‘Most Innovative Practice in the UK’ at the Private Dentistry Awards Dentist Marcos White will tell you that he is ‘passionate about raising the profile of high-quality restorative dentistry ... [Continue Reading]