Less antibiotic use in dentistry gave no increase in endocarditis, study finds
Sweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk of infection of the heart valves, so-called infective...
Dentist remains suspended over fraud allegations
Fariba Shameli, a dentist at Findon Dental Care in Worthing, was served with an 18-month suspension in July 2021 after an investigation by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, which led to her being...
Man turned away from dentist after being attacked on a night out
Alexander Shaban had been a patient at Cheddar Dental Practice all his life, but when he desperately needed treatment, he was turned away.
British tourist reunited with false teeth he lost in Spain 11 years ago
Paul Bishop, now 63, lost his false teeth whilst vomiting in a bin after a big night out in Benidorm in 2011.
Podcast Episode 10: Emerging From Covid
In this episode we are talking to Nigel Jones, sales and marketing director at Practice Plan. The conversation covers the impact the pandemic had on dental businesses, what we learnt about the market...
Scotland: ‘enormous’ backlog for NHS dentistry
The BBC has reported that “Scotland's dental leaders say the backlog for patients getting NHS treatment is ‘enormous’”.
Geistlich + YOU3: a firework of regeneration - Register now
Do you respond to interactive lectures by renowned speakers? Do you prefer a virtual live hands-on workshop? We offer you both from one source and a whole firework of regeneration in the versatile...
Healthy Smiles animation launched
An animation promoting good oral health and healthy eating for young children was unveiled by the Lanarkshire Chinese Association (LCA) recently to coincide with the Chinese New Year.
You’ve joined a club/association for local businesses – are your membership costs tax deductible?
Michael Lansdell explains the different scenarios.