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Ensuring compliance and quality assurance

Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is now the UK’s standalone medicines and medical device regulator. This means that any...

Policy consensus to make inroads toward securing a cavity-free future

The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future has published A Global Consensus for achieving a dental cavity-free future, a comprehensive collection of policy recommendations that if adopted by both dental...

New study reveals AGPs don’t increase risk of catching Covid-19

A new study’s findings dispel the misconception that patients and providers are at high risk of catching Covid-19 at the dentist’s office.

QCS launches pre-registration pack

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS), a leading provider of content, guidance and policies for the dental sector, has created a pre-registration pack for new dental practices.

The right bookkeeping package

Nathan Poole considers the value of online software to dental practices.

The obesity message

Kimberley Lloyd asks, is this the trigger your patients needed?

Delivering a predictable outcome

Harrison Child presents a case in which he treated a patient with composite veneers using an injection-mould technique.

A charitable cause

Ellen Cummings talks to rugby star Laura Keates about her career and new role with Dentaid.

The tax risks of paying your partner

Michael Lansdell explains the implications.

Business commits to make over a billion toothpaste tubes recyclable by 2025

GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) has announced that it is partnering with two global packaging suppliers to launch fully recyclable toothpaste tubes across its specialist and science-based oral health...

Vicarious liability – what does the recent judgment mean for self-employed status?

A recent legal judgement has been causing some consternation amongst the dental community. NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) has been studying the recent...

UK public among the most interested teeth whitening

We’ve all been exposed to society’s changing beauty standards, but one simple yet effective way of boosting self-esteem is with a bright smile.

Six-figure funding package enables Leeds dentist to buy second practice

A popular dentist from Leeds has opened his second practice thanks to six-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank.

McFly’s Harry Judd backs campaign to highlight the role of nature in managing mental wellbeing

Simplyhealth, Denplan’s parent company, has partnered with McFly musician Harry Judd and the Mental Health Foundation on a new campaign to shine a light on how connecting with the natural world can...

Should you buy or lease your next car?

Michael Lansdell discusses the factors behind the decision.