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Profits increase for NHS, mixed and private dentists in Scotland

The period of 2022-23 saw increased profitability for NHS, mixed and private practices in Scotland, new statistics indicate. This month saw NASDAL Scotland (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) release its latest benchmarking statistics. Covering the financial period, 2022-23, the new statistics show: Overall, increased profitability for NHS, mixed and private practices when […]

General election and what it means for employment law

Both the Labour Party and the Conservative Party have published proposed changes in employment law as part of their manifesto. Sarah Buxton sets out some of the proposed changes which will be relevant to dental practice owners.  Labour Dismissals The Labour Party has proposed that the right to not be unfairly dismissed should be a […]

South West Dentistry Show – last chance to register

With less than a week to go, find out what’s on at the South West Dentistry Show and why it’s expected to be an unmissable event. The 2024 South West Dentistry Show is just around the corner! This Saturday 29 June, the show will be touching down at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol. With a star-studded […]

Align Technology awards research grants to 11 universities

TEMPE, Ariz., US: Align Technology has announced the winners of its annual research awards, naming 11 universities in Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. The company behind Invisalign clear aligners, iTero intra-oral scanners and exocad CAD/CAM software recognised the recipients for their work in advancing orthodontic and dental research with grants totalling US$300,000.  

Amann Girrbach at DDS.Berlin: Bridging technology and patient care in digital dentistry

Amann Girrbach is a pioneer in dental CAD/CAM technology and is renowned for its comprehensive service offerings in the field of digital dental prosthetics. The company ensures seamless integration of its workflow solutions into laboratories and practices and caters for both newcomers and experts in digital dentistry. In the run-up to the Digital Dentistry Show […]

What are the differences between NHS pensions and private pensions?

Dental specialist financial adviser Daniel Nixon discusses the frequently asked question regarding the differences between NHS pensions and private pensions. The NHS pension scheme  The NHS pension scheme (NHSPS) is a defined benefit scheme. This means the scheme promises to pay a guaranteed income when you retire, which for a practitioner is based entirely around […]

Choosing the ideal powder for powder therapy

Dental therapist Cat Edney explains the growing influence of powder therapy and how to choose the right powder for the job. From stain removal on natural teeth, restorations and orthodontics to essential long-term implant maintenance, powder therapy is heralding a new era of professional oral hygiene for dental hygienists and therapists. Powder therapy is a […]

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 22 June 2024

It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dentistry Top 50 2024 Introducing the Dentistry Top 50 2024 – meet Dentistry‘s list of 50 trailblazers shaping the dental profession in 2024. Who are the game changers in dentistry today? Where are the trailblazers, the visionaries – […]