Profit gap increases between NHS and private practices
2020-04-01
The average private practice’s profit is more than £16,000 greater than that of its NHS counterpart. This is according to the latest figures from NASDAL
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NHS volunteer offers support services to dentists during coronavirus emergency
2020-04-01
Support for dentists who are struggling in response to the coronavirus lockdown is being offered up for free. Jane Lelean, a dentist and international coach,
Dentistry.co.uk goes blue to show support for NHS workers
2020-03-31
As part of FMC’s campaign to support the NHS, Dentistry.co.uk and all FMC titles are joining the #lightitblue initiative. Around the country famous landmarks, sports
VAT deferral to help practices cope with coronavirus impact
2020-03-31
Dental practices are among the businesses who will benefit from the recent government promise to delay VAT payments in light of coronavirus. Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Dentists react to measures for self-employed during coronavirus crisis
2020-03-27
Self-employed dentists will receive 80% of their earnings from the state in response to the spread of coronavirus – but only those earning up to
90 seconds with…John Makin
2020-03-17
In this video John Makin gives his strangest experience in dentistry as well as his ambitions for the future of the profession. John Makin John
CQC suspends inspections in response to coronavirus
2020-03-16
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has stopped routine inspections as the UK confirms more than 1,500 cases of coronavirus. Starting today (Monday 16 March), the
BDA calls on dentists to share ideas for ‘Net Zero’ NHS
2020-03-11
The British Dental Association (BDA) are calling for dental professionals to share their ideas about reducing carbon emissions. The NHS is ramping up efforts to
OCDO England issues letter from NHS regarding Corona virus and flow chart from Public Health England
2020-03-04
Dear colleagues, Novel Coronavirus: Advice for the NHS in England This letter updates the advice sent on 31st January 2020. Changes from the previous version
Patients perform ‘DIY’ tooth extractions as NHS dental demand grows
2020-03-03
Residents in Plymouth are consuming alcohol and opiates before attempting at-home extractions, a council meeting heard. A local councillor gave the evidence of ‘DIY’ dentistry
Low dental attendance among over 85s sparks push for regular check ups
2020-02-28
New NHS figures reveal low dental attendance among older people, provoking calls for regular check ups. Statistics show only 41.3% of adults aged 85 and
Looking forward to a brighter future within dentistry
2020-02-27
Michael Watson puts the century’s difficult teenage years behind him and looks with optimism for the future and the hopeful 20s. Looking back… The teenage