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Northern Ireland dental earnings and expenses report released

NHS England have released details of the earnings and expenses of General Dental Services (GDS) dentists in Northern Ireland (NI) for 2022/23.

Is Ireland the new Scotland?

Luke Moore looks at the changes in the practice market.

Birmingham dental laboratory receives funding to expand

A Birmingham dental prosthetics manufacturer has taken ownership of the laboratory it had been renting with support from HSBC UK and creating six new jobs.

Deferred consideration in the current market

Luke Moore discusses managing the logistics of a sale.

Defence union reports strong financial performance

The dental defence specialist, MDDUS, has announced a six per cent growth in membership. It now...

York practice relocates after 1.5m investment

Mydentist, the UK’s largest dental care provider, recently relocated its York practice after investing £1.5m.

Tax reform for self-employed could mean dentists face higher tax bills

Ross Brooke Dental, a specialist accountancy firm for dentists, has warned that the reforms for the next tax year could lead to dentists facing higher bills.

NASDAL Scotland annual benchmarking – increased profitability

On June 12, 2024, NASDAL Scotland (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) held its press conference in Edinburgh regarding its latest benchmarking statistics.

Investing in oral health is an investment in the economy

A World Economic Forum report has found that investing in oral health improves overall health outcomes and economic growth.

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Two in five UK retirees have retirement regrets 

Canada Life asked retirees if they would do anything differently in how they approached their retirements. Two in five (40 per cent) said they would have done so.

The cost of smoking is up to at least £21.8bn

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published calculations by Landman Economics, which shows the estimated cost of smoking has increased from £17bn to £21.8bn, a rise of 25 per cent.

What’s happening with NHS orthodontic contracts?

Luke Moore analyses what the changes could mean for practices.

Top team appointed to lead the next phase of growth

Wesleyan, the specialist financial services mutual, has bolstered its executive team with two new appointments and a board-level promotion, including a new managing director for dental, as it enters...

First-time buyer snaps up Surrey implant centre

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Blackwater Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Surrey.

Tax-Free Childcare

Experts from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) outline the financial help available for parents.

Resilient performance in a challenging market

The 2023 annual report from Dentists’ Provident, an income protection provider for dental professionals, shows that the society, once again, performed strongly.

Happy new tax year!

Richard Lishman explains the importance of being financially prepared.

Online interactive tool simplifies tax return process

Sole traders who need to comply with the new requirement to report their profits at the end of the tax year can access a GOV.UK interactive tool from April 8, 2024, to help them navigate the changes.

£5m investment to help Scottish dental biotech company prevent decay

Edinburgh-based biotechnology firm, Calcivis, has secured £5m in funding to roll out its cutting-edge dental technology.

Healthcare company begins stock trading

Solventum has announced that its spin-off from 3M is complete. The newly independent healthcare company will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “SOLV.”

Cost of living remains a barrier to health for the most vulnerable finds poll

The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care says Healthwatch England polling.

United Kingdom ranked third in the G7 for dental costs

A survey by Healthnews has evaluated which countries in the G7 have the highest dental costs. In the UK, they found an “average price of $331 for dental procedures”.

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