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Published: Sunday, 08 October 2023 18:44
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Team members of a certain age will remember the concept of Independent Dentistry. This idea of dental care which is not provided under the NHS, is paid for by the patient, and does not call itself Private. The Independent movement emerged as part of the profession’s response to the 1992 contract, when many practices sought to reduce their dependency on the NHS.
Read more: “Affordable Dentistry” Joins the Corporate Mix
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Published: Friday, 06 October 2023 16:28
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Written by Peter Ingle
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The stands are barely dismantled from the Conservative party conference in Manchester, but the day after the Prime Minister’s attempt to relaunch his administration, Labour has made its first policy pledge ahead of their own conference. Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to end the “horror stories” of DIY dentistry..
Read more: Starmer Leads with Dentistry
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Published: Thursday, 05 October 2023 06:55
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Written by Peter Ingle
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It is nearly three months since the ambitious NHS dental workforce plan was announced. When it came to dentistry there was the “jam tomorrow” of enlarged intakes to training programmes, which would eventually add many extra dental professionals.
Read more: Education Body States - Foreign Dentist Backlog is Concerning
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Published: Wednesday, 04 October 2023 07:29
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Written by Peter Ingle
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It cannot be easy being a junior health minister, tasked with representing the department and government, especially on matters relating to NHS dentistry.
Read more: Dentistry Given Pass the Parcel Treatment by Minister
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Published: Tuesday, 03 October 2023 07:38
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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Every patient’s dental records flag up their allergies, with antibiotics enjoying pride of place. Antibiotics are widely prescribed to treat dental infections and account for an estimated 10% of all antibiotic prescribing across NHS primary care.
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Published: Monday, 02 October 2023 06:25
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Smile Direct Club (SDC), the direct to consumer aligner provider, has been no stranger to controversy. In the latest news associated with the US based disruptor, which was once valued at $8.9 billion, it has filed for Chapter 11 protection from its creditors.
Read more: Smile Direct Club Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Disruptor Disrupted
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Published: Friday, 29 September 2023 06:22
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Written by Peter Ingle
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There was a time when most practices had at least one cupboard full of toothpaste samples that eager representatives would deliver, whether they were used or not. In a more cost conscious age for the manufacturers, some dental team members find themselves having to plead for a few more tubes from the big brands.
Read more: Largest Toothpaste Collection: Officially Recognised