What is the current state of the dental practice sales market?
What does the practice sales market look like right now? Practice Plan director Nigel Jones spoke to Paul Graham, managing director of Christie & Co’s medical team, to find out more. Nigel Jones (NJ): I have to admit, Paul, one of my go-to publications and sources of market information is Christie & Co’s Dental Market…
Legacy and innovation on show as Solventum unveils new products
Guy Hiscott speaks to Cagatay Guler, vice president EMEA at Solventum, about its new innovations and how they are enabling better, smarter and safer healthcare. The spin out of Solventum as a separate business from 3M took place just over a year ago, and on the back of events like IDS in Cologne and the…
Maximising success when selling your dental practice
Selling a dental practice requires careful planning – Ads Thanki offers his top tips to optimise your exit and maximise success. For many dentists, building a successful practice takes years of dedication and hard work. However, as they approach the later stages of their careers, the question of what comes next inevitably arises. Preparing for…
Is your dental practice prepared for cyberattacks?
Arun Mehra explains why it is essential for dental practice owners to have a strategy to protect their digital information from cyberattacks. As reports emerge that ‘national treasure’ Marks & Spencer could take months to recover from a cyberattack, it’s an opportune moment for the dental profession to evaluate its own data security measures. Cyberhacking…
ICD Global Oral Health Leadership Institute holds Stakeholders’ Day
FLINT, Mich., US: On 29 April, the International College of Dentists (ICD) hosted its second Stakeholders’ Day, in Boston in the US. The day’s programme and celebratory dinner were held on the campus of Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and were made possible by a donation from industry partner Henry Schein. Stakeholders’ Day was a […]
New training places for whole dental team ‘vital’ for profession’s future
As calls are made for the expansion of training places in dentistry, we spoke with leading dental experts on what they think is needed to address workforce shortages. The Dental Schools Council – which represents UK dental schools – has outlined a number of recommendations for addressing workforce shortages in a new report called Fixing NHS…
Clinical Case: Simple peg-shaped lateral restoration
Using 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive. The post Clinical Case: Simple peg-shaped lateral restoration appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
New study examines impact of lip size on facial attractiveness
SYDNEY, Australia: Research shows that facial attractiveness can significantly influence social decisions, including those related to dating, recruitment and even legal judgments. Given that the underlying mechanisms of facial attractiveness are still not fully understood, a recent study has investigated whether changes in lip size affect how male and female faces are perceived. The findings […]
Bupa Dental Care partners with American Express to offer new ways to pay
Bupa Dental Care is now accepting American Express (Amex), giving patients more ways to pay and access to exclusive offers when using their Amex Card for dental treatment. From June, all new and existing patients will be able to pay with their Amex Card at any Bupa dental practice across the UK. With more than…
Shared practice ownership: a relationship based on trust
DeNovo Dental Partners explains why shared practice ownership could be the right move for those who are not ready to retire but are considering selling. For many principals who have spent years building and maintaining their businesses, the prospect of what comes next can be daunting. Is it time to sell? Who do you sell…