Dogs’ oral health care under the microscope
It’s not just your patients who need advice on looking after their mouths – dog owners are being urged to consider their pets’ oral health too in light of recent research. The study, conducted by the...
View ArticleAdvice on how to brush teeth ‘unacceptably inconsistent’
New research has found that advice on how to brush teeth from dental associations and toothpaste companies is ‘unacceptably inconsistent’. A UCL study looked at the brushing advice given by dental...
View ArticleTooth chemistry reveals lifestyle of Richard III
A study by the British Geological Survey, in association with researchers at the University of Leicester, has delved into the bone and tooth chemistry of King Richard III and uncovered fascinating new...
View ArticleDenplan strengthens position in patient finance
Following numerous changes to the consumer credit market, Denplan has announced that it will be replacing its current Denplan Enhance loans with a new and improved patient finance service through...
View ArticleNew NASDAL lawyers group chairman elected
Specialist dental lawyer Andrew Lockhart-Mirams has been elected as chairman of the NASDAL lawyers group. The achievements of the NASDAL lawyers group have already been significant and include the...
View ArticleAvoiding counterfeit dental products in your practice
There’s no denying that the internet is the most convenient way to purchase from a company you already know, but when you are purchasing from a new supplier it is important to be able to ensure they...
View ArticlePrivate Dentistry Awards: finalists announced
The finalists for this year’s Private Dentistry Awards have been announced! This year’s ceremony will take place on the evening of 14 November at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. Everyone is...
View ArticleTracy Stuart is raring to go for the upcoming Private Dentistry Conference
Tracy, of NBS Training, will be assisting dentists and their teams to work together more effectively for the benefit of all and increasing practice revenues. Tracy says: ‘A good team is greater than...
View ArticleNew partnership sees legal advice given to ADAM members
Yorkshire-based law firm LCF Law’s specialist team of dental lawyers has formed a partnership with the Association of Dental Administrators and Managers (ADAM) to provide legal advice and guidance to...
View ArticleDental Trauma UK to launch in November
A new charity to help educate the general public and dental professionals in the management of dental trauma officially launches next month. The charity – Dental Trauma UK – has been set up to help...
View ArticleStraighten teeth and increase the practice’s profit
Straight Teeth Engine Academy is closing enrolments to its orthodontic lifecycle marketing and sales system on 10 November. Enrolment is available for one practice per town and has already attracted a...
View ArticleUK dental provider features in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250
Headquartered in Hambrook in south Gloucestershire, Oasis Dental Care, provider of private dental care services and a major provider to the NHS, has featured in the prestigious annual league table of...
View ArticleIncrease in heart infections due to fewer prescriptions for prophylactic...
A new study has shown that the incidence of life-threatening heart infection has increased since the introduction of the 2008 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. The...
View ArticleThe grass isn’t always greener
Sarah Hodgson, practice principal at Greenwood Dental Practice in Altrincham, Cheshire, discusses changing payment plan provider and how the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. I run a...
View ArticleBiocleanse Ultra wins Business Impact award
Quadralene, parent company of infection control specialists Dentisan, is delighted to announce that it has won the prestigious Knowledge Transfer Partnership 2014 ‘Business Impact’ award. Knowledge...
View ArticleDental Protection announces its new chair of the board
Dental Protection has announced the appointment of its new chair of the board, Professor John Gibson from Glasgow Dental School. Professor Gibson qualified in dentistry and medicine and is professor of...
View ArticleWater fluoridation vow from Labour
Labour has vowed to make water fluoridation a priority if it wins back power at next year’s general election, telling Dentistry: ‘We need to be bolder.’ In an exclusive interview with Dentistry...
View ArticleDento-legal study day – complex made simple
Dental Protection discusses what happened at its recent dento-legal study day, which was a ‘sell-out success’. It was a full house at a recent dento-legal study day staged by Dental Protection, with...
View Article3D printing in dentistry
3D printing Chloe Bradbury explains how 3D printing could benefit your practice and how it will affect the dental industry. Printing in 3D is a hot topic. You will hear the term referred to in a myriad...
View ArticleThe benefits of personalised waiting room TV
Your practice relies on modern computer systems, your treatments are increasingly high-tech and you possibly even text customers to remind them of appointments. Marketing to dental patients is also...
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