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Share your views on Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases

Pay Award announced for NHS GDP and PDS Dentists in Scotland

Details of the new pay award and when it will be implemented.

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Honours and awards: Mili Doshi receives new Award for Excellence

Scotland: Update on Quality Improvement Activity 2022-25 cycle and Enhanced Domiciliary Care Fees

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Advice following measles outbreak

The NHS have released guidance following a measles outbreak in the Midlands and Yorkshire areas, stating that organisations should have immunisation status/records available for all staff (clinical and non-clinical).

Provisional registration plans: Ministers try to fill leaky bucket

Once again government is failing to address the root causes of the crisis in NHS dentistry, with plans to fast-track in overseas dentists through a new system of provisional registration.

Reality check: Migrants not to blame for crisis in NHS dentistry

With government backbenchers and Reform Party leaders trying to pin the crisis in dentistry on migrants, we’ve spelled out the facts.

Northern Ireland: We urge Health Minister to include dentists in imminent negotiations on pay

Now Stormont is back, we have written to Health Minister Robin Swann outlining the mounting pay issues impacting dentistry.

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Wales: Dentistry at a crossroads

The Welsh Government’s consultation on reform will have real implications for every dentist and every patient in Wales. Give us your feedback from the frontline. Line break test on adverts

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Smarter payments

Lloyd & Whyte have partnered with Worldpay to offer secure, integrated card payment solutions for dental practices. No rekeying, full fraud protection. Through Worldpay, you can also access Splitit, letting patients spread payments over twelve months interest-free via credit card. No FCA registration needed, and your practice is paid upfront.

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Send a message to Rachel Reeves

A new Government appears to be following in its predecessor’s footsteps - using NHS patient charge hikes as cover for cuts.

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THE SMART WAY TO PROTECT YOUR CAREER

Why choose our Indemnity cover?

Our indemnity is a unique service designed for dentists offering comprehensive, contractual and bespoke cover. It covers the treatments that were once exceptional but are now day-to-day. Decide for yourself – get your quote today.

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Re-Evaluate Rinse

It’s Time For An Evidence-Based Recommendation

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Invisalign™ Live 2025 – Register today!

Join an exciting line up of 14 confirmed international speakers for an unmissable two-day education event.

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Learning and development

Latest blogs

Blog Monday 30 Sep 2024

dental compliance with the CQC

Our dental compliance team can help your practice become compliant, and maintain your compliance. Find out more!

Blog Tuesday 15 Feb 2022

The road to rebuilding NHS dentistry

New Chair of the Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee, Ciara Gallagher, tells us about the work being done to reform and secure the future of NHS dentistry.