Professor Callum Youngson, Chair of the Dental Board and member of Council at Medical Protection Society (MPS) has received an MBE for services to Dental Education in the King’s birthday honours. Professor Youngson has been involved in dental education for thirty years and was appointed Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Liverpool in…
From the start of the last tax year, all self-employed and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) businesses will be taxed on the basis of profits up to and including either 31 March or 5 April 2024, even if their business has traditionally had a different accounting year end. As a result, some high-earning dentists will face…
The BDIA has launched its 2024 Dental Industry Manifesto, highlighting key industry priorities for future government action. The Dental Industry Manifesto, which will be circulated to relevant Government and opposition MPs, ministers and other stakeholders, serves as a high-level policy document offering an introduction to the industry, its significance and key issues. Priorities for future…
In a rapidly expanding market, dental practice owners are increasingly aware of the need to maintain a competitive edge. Most healthcare professionals don’t have an MBA, and some aspects of managing a business can be daunting. Analysing metrics may be far from the mind of the principal dentist, but developing an insight into the drivers…
Dr Jack Livesey and Dr Shyam Patel, co-owners of Made Dental in Worsley, began working with RPA Dental for the supply and maintenance of their dental equipment when building a squat practice in July 2022. The partners based their new practice around the purchase of two Stern Weber S320TR dental units, as well as MyRay…
Mentoring and support are beneficial in dentistry for many reasons. They create a positive culture that facilitates knowledge-sharing and enhances teamwork, enabling individuals to grow and develop effectively.[i] The ultimate impact is improved patient care and treatment outcomes, as well as greater job satisfaction for clinicians. Dentists across Clyde Munro are supported in every possible…
We’re looking forward to hosting the IFEA World Endodontic Congress (WEC) in Glasgow, 11th-14th September. But are you ready? Here’s your checklist for the Congress: Visit the website to register now! Pre-booking for the event is more cost-effective than registering on the day. Make sure to do this before 4th Book your accommodation. WEC events…
When a patient presents with complications regarding their dental implant, it’s important to ensure they receive the greatest standard of care possible. Consider referring them to The One to One Dental Clinic, Harley Street, London, where they can be treated by celebrated clinicians Dr Fazeela Khan-Osborne and Dr Nikolas Vourakis. Dr Khan-Osborne is the founder…
What does it mean to be financially stable in the current economy? What can you do to improve your personal finances? Which areas will have greatest impact on your financial situation? We discuss these and other important points… Financial stability will mean slightly different things to different people. Generally speaking, it can be defined as…
Rodericks Dental Partners Overseas programme offers international dentists a comprehensive welcome to the UK, with dedicated visa application, relocation and all the admin-related support needed for a simple transition. Starting afresh in a new country can be exciting, but daunting. With Rodericks Dental Partners, clinicians’ professional expertise and experience are respected, and they are offered…
The new Synea Power Edition handpiece from W&H is the ultimate in high-performance technology, capable of managing the most robust new restorative materials in use today. Dental zirconia, an increasingly popular material due to its strength and flexibility, has presented new challenges in the removal of restorations. High torque and low speed make the Synea…
Dentistry is developing at as rapid a rate as ever, and with the brilliant evolution of artificial intelligence systems like AI Insights from Carestream Dental, you can welcome the future of oral health care to your practice today. AI Insights automatically analyses panoramic X-ray images and reports the outcome in an intuitive and user-friendly interface….
Oral cancer affects 650,000 people per year worldwide. Currently men are twice as susceptible as women, though female cases are increasing. It is calculated that more people in the UK die of oral cancer than of cervical and testicular cancer combined, and the incidence rate has risen by 49% in the last 10 years.[i] [ii]…
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced the results of recent elections to eight regional and four new role-based seats on its Council, with nine new members elected and three re-elected. Steve Campbell FCGDent, Managing Director of Nexus Dental Laboratories in Ripon, is the first elected representative of the College’s Faculty of Dental Technology…
A series of master classes on dental photography run by two award-winning lecturers, in collaboration with industry partners Sony, Acteon UK and DB Orthodontics, has kicked off at locations across the UK and will continue throughout the rest of the year. The ‘Mastering Dental Photography’ series – with dedicated courses for dentists, and dental hygienists…
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