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Only 7 per cent of men prioritise their mental health - but everything's changing, says Martin Kemp

Simplyhealth’s new campaign ‘Everyman’s Health Matters’ delves into men’s reluctance to talk about their mental health, with insightful survey and high-profile webinar.

Government announces extra funding for more places on medicine and dentistry courses for 2021

The government has announced that medical and dental schools across England will have their funding increased to allow for the expansion of courses in the coming academic year.

First UK ZAGA Proficient Course launched

The ZAGA Centre Manchester is delighted to be hosting the inaugural ZAGA Proficient Course in the UK, delivered in collaboration with Carlos Aparicio – the creator of the ZAGA-Straumann Zygomatic...

BSPD calls for equality of access to specialist care for 0-16s with highest dental needs

A workforce shortage which has been ignored for more than a decade makes access to a specialist in paediatric dentistry a challenge in many areas of the UK.

BADN Afternoon Tea to raise funds for breast cancer

August 9-15 is Afternoon Tea Week, and Breast Cancer Now are using this to raise funds by encouraging everyone to hold an afternoon tea.

The right type of sale structure

When it comes to selling and buying a dental practice, it can be hard to know whether to consider a share sale or asset sale.

The last bite (August)

One of the most distressing, emerging effects of the pandemic is the confusion around mixed messages. Masks or no masks, self-isolation or out and about, quarantine or do as you please? But I can’t...

New IAS Academy course is a hit

Presh Mulay has begun a new training programme now available from IAS Academy – the Complete GDP course. He shares why he sought training and what he thinks of it so far.

Future-proof, by outsourcing payroll

Events of the past year or so have taught us not only how quickly things can change, but also that change is inevitable. Even a successful, profitable practice has to have robust systems in place that...

Reward your staff with a cost-free pay rise

Michael Lansdell explains how you can give your staff a pay rise, by using salary sacrifice.

Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FDGP UK) separates from the Royal College of Surgeons of England

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP UK) has recently completed its separation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) to join the new College of General Dentistry.

An excellent course to advance skills and boost confidence

The Soft Tissue Around Dental Implants programme offers comprehensive training in avoiding and managing soft tissue complications around implants.

New study brings hope of further decline in dental decay in UK children of the future

The role of water fluoridation in strengthening children’s primary teeth has been given further affirmation by an important new Canadian study.

Save the date for ‘Let’s Talk Live Decoding Digital Dentistry’ – October 8-9, 2021

A new online virtual event is set to break the mould this autumn as Dentsply Sirona announces the launch of ‘Let’s Talk Live Decoding Digital Dentistry’, which will take place across October 8-9.

Brighter Smiles continuing at Carclaze Community Primary School

Over 420 pupils at Carclaze Community Primary School will continue improving their oral health after Imerys Minerals and West Carclaze Garden Village renewed their commitment for the third year...