UK researchers identify bacteria capable of destroying head and neck cancer
LONDON, England: Treatment of head and neck cancer is notoriously complex, and only few advances have been made in the last 20 years. Last month, however, a team of researchers based mainly in the UK made the startling discovery that Fusobacterium, a genus of bacteria that research has firmly associated with the presence and development of […]
Be happy – how an NHS conversion helped reinspire a dentist
A Practice Plan event helped three dental practice owners salvage their business and renew their love for dentistry through an NHS to private conversion. When Richard Staincliffe and his business partners Andrew Lamb and Cerys Williams at Duston Dental found themselves losing the equivalent of three-and-a-half full-time employees within a three-week period in 2022, their…
The role of the registered manager
Ian Lloyd looks at the role of a CQC-registered manager and provides guidance on how to register. All new practices registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) must decide whether they need a registered manager. If you are an individual provider who will manage and be responsible for the regulated activities at your practice, you…
Dentistry Scotland Show – one month to go!
There is just one month to go until the 2024 Dentistry Scotland Show touches down in Glasgow – find out everything you need to know about the event here. The highly anticipated 2024 Dentistry Scotland Show is just around the corner! This year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a…
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 24 August 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… New path for overseas dentists approved by GDC The General Dental Council (GDC) has approved a new dentistry degree that provides practical training for overseas students within primary care practice. The University of Central…
New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part A
Following the recent update to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the management of decontamination processes is changing. Last month we outlined that Scotland has now received a new SHTM 01-05 document. Therefore, I would like to breakdown the highlights from each section and what this means for dental practices. This document,…
Chinese company accused of illegally acquiring thousands of corpses for dental bone grafts
TAIYUAN, China: Over the last couple of weeks, details have begun emerging of an investigation into a disturbing and highly profitable trade in dead body parts for use in the production of allogenic dental bone grafts in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi. The case was initially brought to light by a local criminal lawyer, […]
Anterior crowns on teeth and an implant
Dental technicians have so many different restorative materials and design and finishing concepts available to them that it can seem difficult to select the best option for a specific case. Using an all-rounder like KATANA Zirconia YML (Kuraray Noritake Dental) can facilitate improved decision-making. It is a great choice for single- to multi-unit restorations, works […]
Why working in the dental sector fuels burnout
Anna Middleton discusses the concerning issue of burnout among dental professionals ahead of her webinar on the subject. Why do you think working in the dental sector in particular fuels burnout? There are so many factors which can contribute to the risk of burnout, but the main ones include: Who is most susceptible to burnout?…
Grace Harvey: from Paralympic swimming to dentistry
Recently, British Paralympic swimmer Grace Harvey spent the day at Bupa’s Malthouse Specialist Dental Care practice to gain insight into the role of a dentist as she considers a career taking care of people’s oral health. As the official healthcare partner for ParalympicsGB, Bupa is committed to creating inclusive workplaces and break down barriers…