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Changing times
Michael Watson on why the profession must be first to act to encourage change in the patient’s approach to dentistry…
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Is there enough time to meet your patients’ expectations?
If you asked anyone in any profession whether they felt under time pressure, the chances are they would say ‘yes’.…
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Where’s your ladder leaning?
When do you admit you’re climbing the wrong professional ladder, Alun Rees questions. ‘Fundamentally, I preferred the person that I was…
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How anxious are you?
The number of claims against dentists for more than £100,000 increased by 450% over a nine-year period (up to 2015)…
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Engagement and purpose – the better alternative to simple ‘carrot or stick’ management
Creating a spirit where staff become engaged with the company will work better than the ‘carrot or stick’ approach, Mark…
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Reforming the dental contract in Wales
NHS dentistry in Wales needs a radical overhaul, Michael Watson argues. Dai Lloyd AM, chair of the Welsh Assembly Health…
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Passing the duvet test
Kevin Lewis voices his concerns with the latest NHS recruitment drive and why so many working in the industry aren’t…
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How will contract reform affect your profitability?
Do you know what’s going with NHS dental contract reform? Practice Plan is asking you to have your say. When…
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Calling all dentists – have your say on contract reform
Contract reform is on the horizon and will undoubtedly have an impact on the whole profession, not just NHS dentists,…
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Chris Barrow explains why you should be coming to the London Dentistry Show
The London Dentistry Show is on its way – and it’s set to be a substantial affair. Coming this autumn, the…
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Always leave the party whilst you’re still having fun
We should all be ready to leave dentistry when the time is right, not when it’s too late, Alun Rees…
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Give honesty a chance
John Makin on why it’s important and ethically sound to inform your patients when their dentist uproots to another practice.…
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Ian Mills on FGDP(UK) free student memberships
This month we speak to Ian Mills about free FGDP(UK) memberships for dental students, the future of dentistry and NHS…
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Speak out on mental health
It’s important for the profession to put its weight behind the door of change, Josie Hutchings. Barely a week goes…
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The difference between success and failure
Many people want success, but aren’t willing to go through the discomfort needed to achieve it, Alun Rees says. My…
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At the edge of endurance?
Nigel Jones questions the plausibility of the reformed NHS contract. In a year’s time, we are told, the roll-out of…
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Don’t be a ‘golden goose’
Neel Kothari is unconvinced by the CQC’s explanation for its fee rise for the dental sector and suggests industry leaders…
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Stress and patient care
Is the pressure and stress regulators place on dental professionals actually improving patient care, Michael Watson questions. A recent article…
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Do you need a Tiger on your team?
We shouldn’t be looking for a ‘superstar’ to improve our team performance, Alun Rees argues. Tiger Wood’s victory in the…
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