BDA responds to the Cochrane review on fluoridation

2015-06-30

BDA responds to the Cochrane review on water fluoridation The BDA’s scientific and public health experts have responded to the Cochrane Oral Health Review on

The feasibility of going private

2015-06-29

Nigel Jones, sales director at Practice Plan, discusses the important factors to consider when contemplating the feasibility of going private. Taking the step to convert

From the sublime to the ridiculous

2015-06-25

Kevin Lewis examines a week of two halves for the profession’s mainstream image. From the sublime to the ridiculous there is but one step. If

NHS appointments ‘frustratingly difficult’ to get according to Which?

2015-06-24

Michael Watson responds to Which? claims that NHS dentists are not offering NHS appointments. Its undercover researchers called 500 dental surgeries advertising on the Government’s official website,

How best to communicate with your patients when moving to private practice

2015-06-11

Nigel Jones, sales director at Practice Plan, explains how to get your patient communications right when converting to private practice. Making the decision to leave

Dentists dissatisfied with current NHS contract, research shows

2015-06-10

Dentists are dissatisfied with the current NHS contract Dentists are dissatisfied with the current NHS contract and are lacking knowledge about the current pilots and prototypes,

2 + 2 = 3

2015-06-09

Kevin Lewis explains why a 24/7 GP service has been suggested, but questions how it will work. The best professional journalists have a happy knack

A trip down memory lane

2015-06-08

Michael Watson takes a trip down memory lane in tribute to Sir John Tomes, the founder of modern day dentistry Last week I paid a

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

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

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