Inside Out: NHS Dentistry Discussed
2021-01-18
In this latest instalment of Inside Out: NHS Dentistry Discussed, Practice Plan’s Nigel Jones and British Dental Association chair Eddie Crouch give their viewpoints and
COVID-19
Distributors Remove Allocation Limits on PPE Orders
2021-01-18
The dental industry is turning a corner and now has ample supplies of some personal protective equipment (PPE) including surgical masks, respirators, and disposable gowns,
Organized Dentistry Coalition supports PPE tax credit legislation
2021-01-15
Washington — The Organized Dentistry Coalition is supporting a new bill calling for a $25,000 tax credit for small businesses, including dental practices, to purchase
‘Unattainable targets’ – MPs debate impact of COVID-19 on dental services
2021-01-15
Members of Parliament pushed for the government to scrap NHS dental targets in the latest bid to protect dental services. Speaking in the house of
Temperature scanners of ‘limited value’ in detecting COVID-19
2021-01-15
Temperature scanners are of limited accuracy when it comes to detecting COVID-19, it has been suggested. Experts in physiology argue that making people stand in
COVID-19 vaccination – dental professionals’ moral duty to help
2021-01-15
It’s time for UK dentists to put down their drills and pick up syringes to back the COVID-19 vaccination effort in earnest. That’s the opinion
The challenges of advocating during a pandemic
2021-01-15
When states began shutting down in March due to concerns over COVID-19, it seemed likely that dental societies’ lobbying agendas would also shut down.
Save time and boost profits
2021-01-14
Rachel Moreland explains how you can save time and boost profits in your dental practice with a digital approach. There’s no escaping the fact that
Nearly eight in 10 practices report spike in cancelled or missed dental appointments
2021-01-14
NHS dentistry faces an ‘uncertain future’ after 45% say they are less likely to seek routine care during the new restrictions. This is according to
COVID-19 – GDC releases new regulatory advice
2021-01-14
Dental regulators have released new advice in the face of the renewed national lockdown. The General Dental Council (GDC) has put together supplementary advice to
Paycheck Protection Program will reopen Jan. 15
2021-01-13
The U.S. Department of Treasury and Small Business Administration announced Jan. 13 that lenders with less than $1 billion in assets will be eligible to
COVID-19 – researchers design ‘helmet’ for dental patients to reduce risk
2021-01-13
Researchers have created an open-faced helmet for patients to help reduce the COVID-19 transmission during dental treatment. Put together by a team at Cornell University,
