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Published: Monday, 02 October 2023 06:25
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Smile Direct Club (SDC), the direct to consumer aligner provider, has been no stranger to controversy. In the latest news associated with the US based disruptor, which was once valued at $8.9 billion, it has filed for Chapter 11 protection from its creditors.
Read more: Smile Direct Club Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Disruptor Disrupted
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Published: Friday, 29 September 2023 06:22
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Written by Peter Ingle
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There was a time when most practices had at least one cupboard full of toothpaste samples that eager representatives would deliver, whether they were used or not. In a more cost conscious age for the manufacturers, some dental team members find themselves having to plead for a few more tubes from the big brands.
Read more: Largest Toothpaste Collection: Officially Recognised
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Published: Thursday, 28 September 2023 08:41
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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Broadcasting her highly charged message to market via Tik Tok, Cornwall dentist Dr Emi Mawson has hit out at the deadliest consequence of patients not being able to see NHS dentists for regular check-ups. Undiagnosed oral cancer.
Read more: Oral Cancer: Without Screening “People Are Going To Die” Warns Dentist
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Published: Tuesday, 26 September 2023 09:39
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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In a country where our politicians seem to know the cost of everything and the value of nothing, from the Treasury’s standpoint the current NHS contract is a winner.
Read more: Dental Pain Fuelling Employee Absenteeism
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Published: Monday, 25 September 2023 09:54
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Written by Peter Ingle
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There may not be much for indemnifiers to celebrate, but one well trailed change for the better now has a start date. It’s progress towards the statute books does illustrate the increasingly unwieldly legislative environment that medicine and dentistry are trapped in.
Read more: Law Costs To Fall: Terms and Conditions Apply
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Published: Thursday, 21 September 2023 09:10
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Dentists and football. There are the sofa experts. Those that kick about in the park with their children. The five a siders. The Sunday league players. And then there is Heimir Hallgrimsson.
Read more: A Career of Two Halves - Dentist becomes Football Manager
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Published: Wednesday, 20 September 2023 08:16
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Written by Peter Ingle
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Amidst the turmoil of a global pandemic, war in Europe, the ejection of two prime ministers in a year, as well as record highs for inflation and interest rates, UK dental practice goodwill values have remained robust.
Read more: Goodwill Values Reflect Uncertain Mood
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Published: Tuesday, 19 September 2023 08:04
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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Only 36% of the population rate their sleep as ‘good’ according to Nuffield Health’s 2023 ‘Healthier Nation Index’.
Read more: Are You Getting Enough? Sleep That Is…
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Published: Monday, 18 September 2023 07:56
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Written by Guy Tuggle
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The Prime Minister who, during his leadership campaign promised to tackle NHS dentistry’s woes "on day one", was challenged at PMQs this week by Conservative MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, Andrew Jones.
Read more: Sunak's Assurances Fail To Reassure - Again
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