The British Dental Association has responded to comments from Minister Maria Caulfield MP in the House of Commons today, suggesting that announcements on reform of the failed NHS dental system will be made this side of Parliament’s summer recess. The BDA anticipate only modest, marginal changes to the current discredited target-based NHS dental contract will…
The British Association of Dental Nurses is delighted that the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has announced its support for the BADN Menopause Policy launched in March this year. The Policy outlines the challenges faced by menopausal women in the workplace and suggests ways in which employers can support menopausal employees. Dental practices, laboratories, clinics,…
How you view your situation or your life, is how it will be. If you see barriers you will struggle, if you see opportunity you will succeed. To take your dental career to new heights, you have to be ready and willing to find new ways of working, to seek out the chance to grow…
Are your restorative dental services as cost-efficient as they could be? Are you looking for a way to boost productivity in this area of practice and enhance the standard of treatment provided? Clark Dental offers a solution with Dentsply Sirona’s Primescan and Primemill in combination with the latest CEREC software. The Primescan is capable of…
The uncertainties and challenges of the past couple of years have created new concerns among the dental profession when it comes to protecting their livelihood and their income. Adding to these worries for clinicians have been questions regarding the quality and comprehensiveness of their Dental Indemnity. Howden has heard these concerns and really listened to…
Dr Jaswinder Gill talks about the benefits he’s experienced when using the new Patient Bridge from Carestream Dental – an add on for R4+ practice management software users that allows them to utilise a number of cloud-based benefits. “I’ve been using Patient Bridge for 6 months now and it has really helped to streamline life…
The annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs) opens today with the General Dental Council (GDC) calling for professionals to check their CPD record now to make sure they’ve completed enough hours to meet the minimum requirements for ongoing registration. In addition to paying the annual retention fee and making their indemnity statement by…
At its recent 80 + 2 Anniversary Afternoon Tea at the NEC Hilton on Saturday 14 May 2022, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), UK’s professional association for dental nurses, also celebrated Chief Exec Pam Swain’s 30 years working for the Association. BADN President Jacqui Elsden presented Pam with a gold bracelet from former…
What were you doing in 1972? And this year? Specialist Orthodontist John Sawyer can answer the same to both questions as he has just celebrated a half century of working at Croydon Orthodontic Practice. The practice was founded in 1972 in South Croydon by Specialist Orthodontist Pat McDonogh, and the practice is now situated next…
CPD should be informative, useful, and practical. You can get this experience when you embark on the Anterior and Posterior Composite course with IAS Academy. Dr Khadra Hassan shares their experience: “I was interested in this course initially because of the combination of both an anterior and posterior composite in one. Throughout the course they…
Professional development is crucial for dentists looking to optimise their skills and deliver the highest standard of care to all of their patients. At Colosseum Dental UK, we appreciate the importance of this personal growth and aim to do what we can to facilitate it for all our people. For our dentists, we will work…
The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) has announced its support for the BADN Menopause Policy launched in March this year. The Policy outlines the challenges faced by menopausal women in the workplace and suggests ways in which employers can support menopausal employees. Dental practices, laboratories, clinics, organisations and dental industry companies are asked to…
Clinicians, alongside various other healthcare providers, are vital advocates for the good health of the nation. Now more than ever, there is a wealth of information regarding the dangers to oral health and how to combat them. Similarly, patients are more aware of dental procedures from various sources, such as the internet. However, dentistry is…
For patients with partial or complete edentulism, dental implants provide the gold standard treatment solution. Modern materials and techniques are backed by science and designed to support optimised treatment outcomes, even in complex or compromised patients. However, there are still many potential complications that must be considered to deliver the best results. One of the…
Your practice is only as strong as your team, that’s why Dental Elite is passionate about finding the ideal candidate for you, your practice and your patients. Dr Andy Coombes was supported throughout the process of completing his team, and he comments on his experience: “I was looking to fill the role of associate dentist,…
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