No-one likes to think about getting ill, especially with a critical illness that could leave you out of work for some time. But should this happen, it’s important to have the right cover to provide you with financial peace of mind, so you can focus on your health and life post-diagnosis. What is a ‘critical…
Tooth loss can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. Until it happens, it can be hard for them to anticipate the way it will affect their life and wellbeing. In some cases, patients choose to live without a tooth replacement, if it does not affect their day-to-day life too much. Some…
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A career in dentistry means constantly updating and refreshing your clinical skills, to keep you ahead of the game. At the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), we believe that education and high-quality learning are the key to providing exceptional care to patients. It’s our mission to ensure that our members have access to outstanding benefits,…
We will increase the number of Part 2 sittings of the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) from three to four in 2024, after reaching an agreement with consortium partners to extend contract arrangements to March 2025. We are also increasing the size of our registration casework team and the number of independent assessors to help tackle…
Formally, in order to practise in the UK, dental nurses need to be either in training or registered with the GDC. Where there is a gap between the completion of training and registration, we do not consider that there is a risk to patient safety if the trainee continues to be appropriately supervised and…
The College is marking its second anniversary by offering dental professionals a free print copy of the Primary Dental Journal. Primary Dental Journal (PDJ) is the College’s quarterly, peer-reviewed member publication. Featuring clinical articles, editorials and topical opinion, as well as updates from the College, the PDJ is a leading resource for general dental practitioners and dental care professionals…
Force multiplication is a principle that underlies much of our day-to-day work while seldom being thought about. Most of the instruments we employ and most mechanical tools in general, use force multiplication to exert directed force in a precise way. An obvious example of this would be a pair of pliers for tooth extraction, or…
A smooth, well-functioning working environment relies on everything operating harmoniously and without incident. For example, computers working perfectly, all required equipment being in its correct place and in good working order, each member of staff fully trained in their responsibilities as well as protocols and procedures being established and regularly reviewed. Anticipating potential issues is…
I came across an interesting article[i] this month predicting the development of a ‘smart tooth’ within the next two years, which could monitor health. It is an intriguing idea and led me to look into just how far such an idea could be taken. It works on the concept of using saliva as a biomarker…
Access to quality education, in a range of key topics, can be a great recruitment and retention tool for every dental practice. The team will know you are committed to their professional and personal development, and their new skills and knowledge will elevate the service you deliver. If you’re overwhelmed by the options out there,…
When a patient presents with a missing tooth, it is important to ensure that they are provided with the best treatment for them. For some patients, fixed dental bridges are ideal, allowing them to experience restored function and aesthetics. All patients should be provided with tailored oral hygiene advice, enabling them to take care of…
The use of clear aligner therapy (CAT) is experiencing an unprecedented growth worldwide, with the global market valued at $4.1billion in 2022 and estimated to grow at around 30% over the remainder of the decade.[i]Research shows that, amongst young adults especially, perceived ‘flaws’ in a smile can inhibit self-confidence, affect interactions with peers and even…
Any organisation, in any field, should have comprehensive oversight of its important data and use it effectively to further its own improvement and growth. A thriving dental practice is one that gathers, organises and analyses data from all aspects of its operation, from patient attendance to staff training to stocked equipment. Strategies can then be…
The modern system of departmental select committees in the House of Commons is fairly recent. They came into being in 1979, following recommendations of a Procedure Select committee set up in 1976, which reported two years later. It recommended a series of select committees covering all the main departments of state, with wide terms of…
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