Dental practice valuations have taken a sharp drop in the last quarter, dropping to 128% of fee income. That’s according to the latest quarterly goodwill survey from NASDAL, which shows valuations have dropped by 12%. Despite this, the value ... [Continue Reading]
Calls on government to protect dentists from rising cost of clinical negligence
Dental Protection urges government to protect dentists from the rising cost of clinical negligence Dental Protection is calling on the government to introduce a package of legal reforms that would protect dentists from the spiralling cost of clinical ... [Continue Reading]
The ‘golden triangle’ of practice growth
Ian Eslick shares practice owner Charlie Fox’s experience of how building a strong practice brand and having a supportive relationship with his plan provider helped to grow his business Charlie: ‘When I bought the practice it was branded to the plan ... [Continue Reading]
Prestige Dental strengthens its product specialist team
Newest recruit Rebecca Baxendale, product specialist at Prestige Dental, has hit the ground running – just back from Boston, USA where she’s been undergoing hands-on training at Pulpdent on all things Activa Bioactive. Rebecca comes with a ... [Continue Reading]
Tough on germs, gentle on equipment
Effective cleaning of surfaces is essential to protect both staff and patients from the risk of cross infection – the Mikrozid range offers products for all areas of the dental practice. Particularly popular is the low-alcohol Mikrozid ... [Continue Reading]
Partnership disputes
Sonia Bhachu explains how you might be able to resolve a partnership dispute in your practice More than often partners of a dental practice enter into partnership agreements on good terms. In usual circumstances the practice prospers in those first ... [Continue Reading]
Are you burning out?
Michael Bentley offers steps to help you relight your fire and achieve the perfect work-life balance A common situation I see as a business consultant is practice owners putting themselves under so much pressure that they become a block in their own ... [Continue Reading]
Discover the benefits of Tridac’s Contour.next high quality dental chair
Tridac’s Contour.next chair unit has an easy clean outline yet offers highly flexible working positions, including full left/right conversion in just a moment or two. The cuspidor and delivery unit can be moved clear of the sides of the chair and ... [Continue Reading]
What to do to keep gums healthy
Practicing good oral hygiene can help a person keep their gums healthy and reduce the risk of gum disease. This involves regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, and having frequent dental checkups. Learn more about these steps, the signs ... [Continue Reading]
Destroy all viruses while protecting against bacteria and fungi
All equipment needs to be kept clean to function and prevent cross infection: Dürr Dental has a full range of disinfection products manufactured to the highest industry standards. Its range doesn’t just protect against bacteria and fungi, it is also ... [Continue Reading]
Accessible dentistry for all
Lisa Riley reveals the benefits of setting up shop in a supermarket Centre for Dentistry is helping to bring dental treatments to patients in an accessible and easy to understand way. Operating exclusively out of Sainsbury’s supermarkets, our ... [Continue Reading]
‘Mydentist is listening, Mydentist is changing’
Seb Evans went along to Mydentist’s Clinical Conference in Birmingham recently where there were more than 600 delegates waiting to hear about the company’s plans for the future. It’s not often that a group of dental practices grows large enough to ... [Continue Reading]
Handling a GDC complaint
Knowing how to respond to a GDC complaint increases the chances of a positive outcome, says Alison Large It’s the letter that every dental professional dreads – a notification that the General Dental Council (GDC) is launching an investigation ... [Continue Reading]
Help patients overcome their dental anxieties
Many patients won’t admit that it’s the fear of injections that can prevent them accepting a plan, or even visiting the dentist in the first place. Calaject, available from Evident, helps dental professionals deliver comfortable ... [Continue Reading]
Discover a metal-free alternative for removable partial dentures
Learn about Ultaire AKP in the comfort and convenience of one’s own dental practice at a Lunch and Learn delivered by Solvay Dental 360. Dental professionals can explore this new generation material and see how they and their patients can benefit ... [Continue Reading]
Everything you need to know about gingivostomatitis
Gingivostomatitis is an infection that occurs in and around the mouth. It causes painful sores, blisters, and swelling. It is more common in children and is highly contagious. Learn more about the causes and risk factors in this article, as well as ... [Continue Reading]