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Preliminary results from our survey of endodontics are showing some consistent results. For example, under the question ‘what topics, article or authors would you like to see more of in Endodontic Practice?’, almost all responders have asked for more clinical case studies. The survey has been running for a few weeks now and closes at…
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Dentistry.co.uk is delighted to publish the endodontists’ diary for 2018 and 2019. This includes events and contact details for all the significant events specifically relevant to enthusiasts of the field. If your event is not listed, contact [email protected]. 25-26 January DUBLIN Irish Endodontic Society annual Scientific Meeting Ireland Contact: Sandra Duffy Web: www.e-s-e.eu 5 February…
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Julian English addresses what an ideal situation for dentists and dental professionals would look like as a result of Brexit. This article addresses what the ideal situation would be for the UK dental profession and industry when Article 50 kicks in and we leave the European Union. Just under two years from now, when we…
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Julian English quizzed Simplyhealth Professionals managing director, Caroline Coleman, about the new direction for the plan provider formerly known as Denplan. Julian English: A month in, how do you feel Denplan’s change to Simplyhealth Professionals has been received by the profession? Caroline Coleman: Overall, we are pleased with how our rebrand has been received by…
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Julian English looks at the machinations of Dentistry’s Top 50 campaign. Voting is now open for the Dentistry Top 50. It is make your mind up time to choose your top five influencers in the dental profession over the last 12 months. Our editorial panel has drawn up a shortlist of influencers for you to…
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Julian English and Neel Kothari send a letter to Sara Hurley, Ian Brack and David Mowat MP, highlighting the high number of UDAs allocated to some performers On 31 August, Dr Neel Kothari and Dentistry magazine sent an open letter to the Department of Health expressing grave concerns over the inequalities in UDA allocations around the country.…
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A Denplan dentist and patient talk about their experiences with Denplan. To find out more about how Denplan can work for you, your practice and your patients, click here.
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Chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, speaks to Julian English about her life, her role, oral health and Melchester Rovers. Sara Hurley, as chief dental officer for England, operates from the headquarters of NHS England at Skipton House, London. This new arrangement for the chief professional officers (CPOs) came into being during the tenure…
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Do you have what it takes to be this year’s Best Hygienist or Therapist of the Year? The role of dental hygienists and therapists continues to grow and your skill set has never been more key within the dental team. The DH&T Awards will be returning for its fourth year to reward and recognise individuals…
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A new service is being introduced to dentists designed to grow the practice with tested automated marketing and sales engines. The developer says it can generate revenue increase by 20% annually and attract more high-value implant and orthodontic patients. With software Infusionsoft and strategically selected procedures, dentists can not only capture more contact details, but…
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The Mouth Cancer Foundation has announced that a group of students from King’s College Dental school raised the highest amount of money for its 10km walk. The team of 11 students, called KCL Walkabout, raised £1,451.29. The walk took place on 20 September 2014 in London’s Hyde Park. Team leader Puja Jethwa said: ‘I would…
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Breaking news yesterday was the announcement of the long awaited proposals for dental contract prototypes, released by the Department of Health. Prototypes here are defined as refined pilots by the Department of Health. I see them as a time filler, while the government waits for the right time to proceed. Prototypes were first mentioned at the…
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The Young Dentist Conference 2015 comes to London this Valentine’s day. Held on Saturday 14 February at the Royal College of Physicians in London, the event offers five hours of continual professional development (CPD). Hosted by Dental Protection, in conjunction with the British Dental Association and the British Dental Journal, this year marks the 10th…
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News and facts: Mr Justice Cranston, has passed judgment after the British Dental Association (BDA) called for a judicial review of the General Dental Council (GDC)’s consultation on the Annual Retention Fee (ARF). The judge found there was a procedural error in the ARF level consultation, vindicating the BDA’s decision to formally question the massive…
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The on-going police investigation into the thefts at 2014’s BDIA Showcase has resulted in the Metropolitan Police force releasing photos of the suspects. Around £130,000 worth of handpieces were taken from the NSK and Bien-Air stands on the evening of Thursday 9 October, after the show had closed to dental professionals. The search for the…
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Five King’s College London Dental Institute students on three postgraduate MSc programmes have been selected to receive awards from a leading dental distributor Henry Schein. Mariacristina Ruberto from Hove is the recipient of this year’s award for excellence. Joshua Green and Takawira Mairosi are this year’s winners of the leadership awards. Two additional awards were…
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Young Dentist spoke to Martyn Amsel about a new programme that is set to help improve young dentists’ confidence in practice. Martyn Amsel lifts the lid on his new project – the Young Dentist Academy. The programme is designed to help young dentists build their confidence in general practice. With Martyn’s expertise along with his…
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Starting a hospital job soon? Or thinking of applying for one? Peter Shepherd and Saher Iqbal give a brief insight into life as a dental core trainee (DCT), formerly known as a senior house officer (SHO). Minor oral surgery Our oral surgery experience is gained on clinics that run throughout the week treating difficult extraction…
