Tax avoidance
Health contractors in a wide range of roles across the sector are being targeted by unscrupulous promoters of tax avoidance schemes.
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Interproximal cleaning
Philips has announced the launch of a new powered cordless Power Flosser, which is designed to help patients to achieve an effective, consistent and convenient flossing routine, and so improve their gum health in just two weeks.
No urgency from government
The British Dental Association (BDA) has lamented the lack of urgency from government in rebuilding and reforming NHS dentistry, as new data shows a full years’ worth of appointments has now been lost since lockdown.
Smoking and poverty
New analysis of national data commissioned by charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) finds that the proportion of smokers living in poverty is highest in the north and midlands.
NHS dental contracts
New NHS dental contracts have been awarded in areas where people have been struggling to access care, according to BBC News.
Scottish dental group grows
Clyde Munro Dental Group has been given a further £25m war chest for acquisitions – after getting the green light from its biggest backer for a new funding package.
International registration
Following work with the General Dental Council (GDC), the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently launched a consultation on its plans to amend the legislation governing routes to registration for dental professionals with qualifications gained outside the UK.
Government dragging heels
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called on ministers and the dental regulator to deliver rapid change to laws governing tests for overseas dentists, after covid restrictions have left thousands of applicants waiting to pass registration exams to practise in the UK.
Tackle oral health
With rugby fans across Europe excited about the upcoming Six Nations, few realise – from players to supporters – that healthy teeth and gums could help determine who dominates the scrum.
Teledentistry guidance
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has recently released its guidance on teledentistry and remote interactions in orthodontic care.
A new partnership
Curasept has established a new official partnership with the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP).
Gold For Kids
Dental scrap metal is possibly not currently top of your practice agenda. What does the money that you occasionally receive on unwanted or broken crowns, bridges, PFMs, PFGs or other precious or semi-precious material mean to you?
New mobile oral health scheme
London based charity, the Dental Wellness Trust, is piloting a new LiveSmart oral health screening and varnish programme at two schools in North London to help tackle the capital’s tooth decay crisis amongst disadvantaged children – many of whom have not visited a dentist for over two years due to lockdown restrictions, dental practices being forced to close and children consuming food and drinks packed with excessive sugar.
Colgate launches ‘HappyHabits’
A survey of 2,000 people*, commissioned by Colgate, revealed a decline in daily oral care routines as a result of lockdown.
Research into oral health care
BioMin Technologies Ltd, manufacturer of BioMin F, BioMin C and BioMin F for Kids toothpastes, is delighted to support research in oral health care by sponsoring the annual BSDHT poster competition.
