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Budget predictions, part one: Spotlight on capital gains tax

In the first of his series of blogs about the upcoming budget, Michael Lansdell discusses possible changes to capital gains tax.

Government reforms of GDC are too slow and going in wrong direction, says Dental Protection

Responding to the government white paper published last week, Dental Protection has called on the government to get on with reforming the General Dental Council’s fitness to practise processes and...

GC Corporation celebrates 100 years

2021 marks the 100th birthday of GC Corporation. Well-known for its high-performing materials and an enduring ambition to improve oral health and promote global wellbeing, GC continues to develop...

GDC responds to DHSC ‘Integration and Innovation’ white paper

Responding to the Department of Health and Social Care’s white paper, ‘Integration and Innovation: working together to improve health and social care for all’, Ian Brack, chief executive and registrar...

British Society of Periodontology releases clinical practice guidelines

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) engaged a group of international experts to systematically review evidence from clinical studies to create clinical guidelines for the treatment of...

Your Jaw Surgery online resource celebrates five years

Your Jaw Surgery – an information resource for patients and clinicians from the British Orthodontic Society has celebrated its fifth birthday.

Barriers to water fluoridation to be demolished in radical NHS reforms

Responsibility for water fluoridation is due to be returned into the control of central government according to a leaked document setting out reforms to the National Health Service. The news is...

New study reveals the countries paying the highest salaries for dentists

For those who are keen to work in the healthcare sector, Lenstore has researched the average salaries per country for a number of healthcare roles. 

Dentists advised by the DDU to offer recall appointments on a case-by-case basis

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has issued advice stating that dental professionals should offer recall appointments on a case-by-case basis.

Working together for better dentistry

Denplan, Dental Update and Oral-B have announced a brand-new series of weekly webinars designed to help UK practice teams navigate the continuing challenges in dentistry, throughout this time of...

It’s coming up to year end – make pensions part of your tax planning

Michael Lansdell explains the importance of preparing for the long term.

New standard operating procedure announced for England

Eric Wong, the deputy CDO for England, has released an NHS dentistry and oral health update summarising the changes to standard operating procedures in England.

The pain of hypersensitivity

Maxwell O’Neill considers the causes and solutions to the problem.

United we stand…

Catherine Rutland discusses the importance of professional unity during this difficult period.

Selling multiple practices during a pandemic

Dan Freshwater explains how he managed the sale of six practices during the Covid-19 crisis.