The College of General Dentistry (CGDent), which opened following the separation of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) in 2021, has now admitted 400 dental professionals into Fellowship in recognition of their high-level and wide-ranging capabilities. Fellowship, which is denoted by the postnominal letters ‘FCGDent’, is the…
The discourse and education around paediatric dentistry has come a long way, but what further lengths are necessary to prioritise prevention over cure and set children on a path of excellent dental health for life? In the first episode of GC’s podcast series, paediatric specialist Dr Libi speaks about the preventive routines she employs and…
Patient engagement is crucial for the success of any dental practice. However, in a profession that is rapidly developing and where practices are experiencing increased pressure to offer a wide range of treatments, it can be difficult to focus attention on communication with patients. Thanks to shifting patient expectations, many dental practices are feeling the…
Eschmann offers dental professionals the Miele PG8581 underbench washer disinfector, which achieves heavy duty cleaning, disinfection and drying in just under an hour.* Andrew Gunning, lead dentist at Gunning Dental, shares his practice’s experience with the Miele PG8581: “Washer disinfectors are a mandatory requirement in Scotland under SDCEP. The Miele Professional washer disinfectors are not…
At EndoCare, we strive to be just another member of your team, offering referral services that help you deliver the care your patients need. We have a highly experienced team of specialist endodontists, who provide a vast range of advanced endodontic treatments and retreatments. They will work with you to diagnose and treatment plan for…
It may be cliché, but it remains true that we all learn something new every day. Whether related to our personal or professional lives, we are always taking in new information, meeting new people and gaining fresh experiences that can change our perspective or add to our knowledge base. However, when it comes to career…
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Part of the globally renowned Straumann Group, Medentika® brings the long and proud tradition of German and Swiss craftsmanship and industrial production to implantology. Medentika® manufactures and supplies precision-engineered multi-platform abutments and components for all restorations: single-tooth, bridge or full-denture. The range is clearly structured and fully compatible with all widely used implant systems. All…
Patients suffering from the physical and mental ramifications of edentulism are granted a new lease of life when they undergo dental implant treatment. Thanks to the continuous improvement and development of dental implant design and materials, patients can enjoy their new dentition for years, if not decades. As you know, patients play a key role…
Modern life takes its toll on our oral cavity, whether due to diet, lifestyle or illness. As you know, far too many individuals experience oral diseases that impact the health and aesthetics of the teeth. This coincides with society becoming overly-conscious of our image, especially our teeth. To meet this overwhelming demand to correct certain…
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced the recipients of its second annual award of honorary fellowships and the President’s Commendation. Three individuals have received Honorary Fellowship, recognising their significant and career-defining contributions to dentistry aligned with the College’s mission. William Beare is one of the UK’s leading prosthodontists, and has contributed both regionally…
The Association of Dental Groups has welcomed the publication of the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan published by the NHS and backed by the Government today. The Workforce Plan sets out how the NHS will address existing vacancies and meet the challenges of a growing and aging population by recruiting and retaining hundreds of…
Responding to today’s publication of the NHS Long Term Workforce plan, Dr Matthew Lee, chief executive of the MDU, the DDU’s parent company, said: “The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is a welcome step forward – but it is precisely that, a first step on a journey to improve the working conditions of healthcare professionals…
The British Dental Association warn plans to boost dentist numbers represents an exercise in futility without first tackling the failed, underfunded systems driving practitioners out of the NHS. The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, set to be published tomorrow, is understood to state ambitions to train thousands more dentists by 2030. The professional body stress…
A dental group with one of the largest NHS contracts in the country has been bought by two colleagues following seven-figure finance from Unity Trust Bank. Dr Kuldipsinh Gohil and Dr Jasmin Thoria used a £5.6m loan to buy Sterling Dental Group in Southall, which predominantly serves South Asian and Somalian communities. The practice’s 18-strong…
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