FGDP(UK) announces its next dean
2018-02-28
Ian Mills has been elected as the next dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)). Currently vice dean, Ian will be inaugurated
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GDC launches consultation on education and training
2018-02-28
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a consultation on the way it quality assures education and training. Proposals in the consultation include an assessment of
4 Dental Applicator Must-Haves
2018-02-28
I recently cracked my tooth No. 15 and was at my dentist to have a temporary crown placed. To keep myself entertained, I asked her
3 Things That Make Dental Practice Collections Less Dreadful
2018-02-28
Let’s face it: If you asked dental office managers to identify their favorite part of their job, “collections” would probably rank pretty low. However, it
Aspen Dental, Delta Dental & more: 4 dental companies making headlines
2018-02-28
Fort Smith, Ark.-based Mercy Hospital received a $20,000 donation from Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation. Delta Dental of California selected Tony Verna to serve as
Charges dropped against pediatric dentist accused of assaulting 120 victims: 5 insights
2018-02-28
Here are five insights: 1. In 2015, Dr. Schneider was arrested following complaints from patients. Several parents accused Dr. Schneider of abusing their children during
Dedicated human resource consultancy
2018-02-28
Dental HR Ltd, one of the few dedicated human resource consultancies in the UK dental industry, officially launches in February, 2018. The company offers a UK,
Delta Dental of Arkansas grants Mercy Hospital $20k: 3 insights
2018-02-27
Here are three insights: 1. The award will help Mercy Hospital treat patients with oral health issues and conditions. 2. Mercy Hospital found some of
Jury finds Iowa dentist not guilty of sexually assaulting minor: 3 notes
2018-02-27
Here are three notes: 1. Dr. Hillock was arrested in March 2017 for allegedly abusing a young girl at his home numerous times. The alleged
Beating bruxism
2018-02-27
Dental Sky is now the exclusive distributor of the Flexi Orthotic System (FOS). The FOS offers chairside treatment to reduce and eliminate your patients’ headaches, migraines
FGDP(UK) updates its guidance on radiography
2018-02-27
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has updated its text on radiography in dentistry. The update has come after the implementation of the revised Ionising Radiation
5 things to know about Aspen Dental Management CEO Robert Fontana
2018-02-27
1. Mr. Fontana has served as CEO since the dental support organization’s inception in 1997. 2. Between 1997 and 2014 Mr. Fontana also served as