Dentists’ Provident, a leading income protection provider for the dental industry, paid out £5.2m to members in 2023, their latest figures show Throughout 2023, Dentists’ Provident has continued supporting dental professionals. Their claims report for 2023 released today shows that 99% of new claims received a payment, compared to 99.1% in 2022. The largest amount…
Whilst we are not in peak allergy season, every dental professional will know that threats can be encountered daily in the dental practice. Some solutions used in the practice can be troublesome for susceptible patients or clinicians, but thankfully unfortunate outcomes can be avoided with an appropriate armamentarium. Allergies can impact oral health over time…
Dental Protection has urged the General Dental Council (GDC) to safeguard the option for dental professionals to choose in-person hearings in the interests of fairness and justice. In its consultation response, Dental Protection reiterates that dental professionals should not have to fight for the right to appear in person before the regulator that is bringing…
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, met on 9 February 2024 with representatives of the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) to discuss the recently launched Dental Recovery Plan. BADN’s Honorary President, Joan Hatchard, and Chief Exec Pam Swain met with DHSC officials to discuss BADN’s…
Halitosis can be debilitating for patients, knocking their confidence in a variety of social settings. You can provide an effective resolution with the 12-Hour Fresh Breath Oral Rinse from The Breath Co, for an unconditional guarantee to stop bad breath. Patients will be thankful for the instant impact, as well as the choice between a…
Effectively engaging with dental patients affords an array of advantages for both the patient and the practice. Individuals will be better educated, more informed and more confident in the services they receive from your practice. The business also benefits from happier and more devoted patients who return to the practice for many years to come….
Incidence of dental caries may be declining in the UK, but there is still work to do. It is estimated that almost one in three UK adults have tooth decay,[i] with an average of 2.1 decayed teeth per person.[ii] Nearly 11% of three-year-olds surveyed in 2018 had already experienced dental decay in an average of…
For all patients, an effective and consistent oral hygiene routine is key for maintaining excellent oral health. No matter their oral health status, or whether they have undergone dental treatment, removing plaque and bacteria is key for preventing disease and minimising the risk of infection post dental treatment. Curaprox offers a line of Perio plus…
The College of General Dentistry has endorsed a scheme offering dental professionals certified training and experience in research. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Associate Principal Investigator Scheme is aimed at health and care professionals who would not normally have the opportunity to take part in clinical research in their day to day…
Henry Schein Dental announces its collaboration with Dental Beauty Partners, a UK dental practice group, to provide critical dental services to up to 2,300 children. The organizing team from Dental Beauty Partners will actively engage with food banks, schools, and local children’s centers to identify and reach out to the children and young people most…
Published continually since 1959 and orginally the official magazine of the General Dental Practitioners Association, the editorial content of The Probe is of paramount importance and as such forms the backbone of the journal – it is the high quality, independent content of the magazine that ensures it is widely read by the profession and explains why The Probe consistently generates the highest levels of response for its advertisers among any UK dental journal.
The UK’s leading magazine for oral health. Focusing on all areas of prevention, oral health and hygiene plus vital vCPD modules, Smile is a vital resource for hygienists wanting to stay at the forefront of clinical innovations in prevention.
An easy way to ensure your whole team is up to date with their CPD requirements. Online modules in all areas of required study which can be bought individually or in annual bundles.