NHS to private – replacing your NHS basket of benefits
Dental specialist financial adviser Karen Watson-Brown highlights what dentists should be thinking about in terms of their pension and employment benefits when moving to private practice. The NHS pension scheme (NHSPS) is sometimes described as a ‘golden pension’, and there is good reason behind this. Both the legacy scheme, made up of the 1995 and […]
‘Failed clear aligner cases can ruin lives’ – where to turn for help
32Co is free to join and offers one to one specialist orthodontist support on every clear aligner case and four-week CPD courses launching monthly Even the best clinicians can run into trouble with clear aligner cases from time to time – 32Co explains how collaborating with a specialist orthodontist can keep you out of […]
Finding connection and fighting isolation
Marisa Scannell warns of the dangers of isolation and explains how she is fighting it through the development of a new professional network for dental hygienists and therapists. When we think about the basic needs of a human being, things such as food, water, sleep, shelter and health come to mind. However, we rarely think […]
All awards open for registration!
All FMC awards have officially launched for 2024, including the Dentistry Awards and Private Dentistry Awards. Register now to be the first to know when entries open. The 2024 FMC awards have officially launched! This means all dental professionals can now register their interest to stay informed about the entry process and deadlines. FMC’s awards […]
Are you worried about your practice’s financial position?
Clear and present danger – Chris Barrow comments on increased financial anxiety in the dental community and explains how he plans to help. You will have recently noticed an increase in the number of conversations in dentistry expressing concern about finances, cash flow and profitability. With clients and online, I’ve been talking about key performance […]
North of England Dentistry Show 2024 – plan your visit
With the 2024 North of England Dentistry Show just weeks away, find out everything you need to know about what to expect on the day – from the lecture theatres to exhibitors offers. The North of England Dentistry Show is right around the corner! Returning to Manchester Central Convention Complex on Saturday 9 March 2024, […]
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 17 February 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… NHS dental recovery plan – what is the profession saying? Earlier this month, the government finally released details of the NHS dental recovery plan. We’ve heard from names throughout dentistry who shared their thoughts on the plan […]
GDC welcomes ‘single biggest change to dental regulation in almost 20 years’
The General Dental Council (GDC) has expressed its support for regulation changes proposed by the government to increase the ability of overseas dentists to practise within the UK. In a consultation on 16 February, the government proposed plans to give the GDC the power to provisionally register dentists who have qualified overseas. This applies before […]
How will AI impact aesthetic dentistry?
This month, Manrina Rhode discusses how she uses AI in practice and how she predicts it will impact the future of aesthetic dentistry. It’s on the tip of everyone’s tongues at the moment: AI this, AI that, Chat GPT this, Chat GPT that. It’s very exciting. I think what’s exciting about it is that it’s […]
BioHorizons Camlog launches Striate+ collagen membrane
BASEL, Switzerland: BioHorizons Camlog has announced the launch of Striate+, an innovative collagen membrane developed by Orthocell for advanced bone and tissue regeneration. Both companies have entered into a global distribution and manufacturing agreement for Striate+. The product strengthens BioHorizons Camlog’s position as a global provider of regenerative solutions for implant dentistry and covers the […]