NHS dentistry ‘not fit for purpose’ in 10 years’ time
2015-06-04
72% of dentists believe that NHS dentistry will not be fit for purpose in 10 years’ time Seventy-two per cent of dentists believe that NHS
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The Queen’s Speech
2015-06-01
Michael Watson reviews the Queen’s Speech It was said of King Charles II that he ‘never said a foolish thing, nor ever did a wise
Eight tips for using Facebook effectively
2015-05-21
Is your practice getting the most out of Facebook? Emma Sillars, regional support manager at Practice Plan, shares her Facebook tips to help you get
Have your say in the next NHS Confidence Monitor
2015-05-20
The second NHS Confidence Monitor is now open to take part in The second NHS Confidence Monitor is now open for dentists to take part
Unfolding the political landscape
2015-05-18
Michael Watson reviews the recent political shake up For those of us who follow the comings and goings of the ‘Westminster Village’, the making of
Prototypes ‘unambitious’ and ‘unacceptable’
2015-05-15
Jimmy Steele’s comments on contract reform welcomed Professor Jimmy Steele’s comments, highlighting the gulf between his vision for contract reform, and the prototypes, have been
Out of this world
2015-05-14
Kevin Lewis reviews the NHS’ ‘never events list’ and what might happen if a ‘never event’ is reported to the GDC. Depending upon whether you
Type B prototypes closest to Steele’s original vision
2015-05-08
Type B prototypes closest to Steele’s recommendations Professor Jimmy Steele has claimed the type B prototypes are closest to the approach he had envisaged. Three
Sara Hurley announced as new chief dental officer
2015-04-28
Sara Hurley has been announced as the new CDO Sara Hurley BDS(UBrist) MFGDP(UK) MSc(UCL) MA(KCL) has been announced by NHS England as the new chief
Nothing in government manifestos for dentistry
2015-04-27
Dentistry not mentioned in any of the general election manifestos Dentistry is not mentioned once in any of the general election manifestos of the big
The pension shake-up – five things all dentists need to know
2015-04-27
Michael Copeland looks at five things every dentist should understand about the new pension freedom rules. In April this year, changes were introduced to not
Reflecting on the future of the NHS
2015-04-22
Claire Roberts gives her views on the future of NHS dentistry Following publication of the independent NHS confidence monitor survey commissioned by Practice Plan and
