The Department of Health and Social Care and its Parliamentary Under Secretary, Andrea Leadsom MP, have announced plans to streamline processes within dental and pharmacy settings and improve patient experiences by granting ‘new powers’ to dental hygienists and dental therapists, as well as pharmacy technicians, following two public consultations. The move will reportedly help to…
The General Dental Council (GDC) is looking into the level of detail published from Interim Orders Committee (IOC) hearings, and how it plans to report deaths during an FtP (Fitness to Practise) investigation. The GDC states that it recognises FtP is a stressful and difficult process, noting that it has taken various steps to minimise…
As the government launches a new consultation into water fluoridation in the North East, the Oral Health Foundation is encouraging dental professionals to seize this opportunity by liaising with local MPs for further expansion of the scheme across the UK. The consultation opened earlier this week [25 March] with plans to extend the region’s water…
Malocclusion can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. Oral function may be seriously impaired, causing issues with mastication, swallowing and speech. It can also make oral hygiene more difficult, increasing the risk of gingivitis and caries. In addition, there are implications for a person’s social status and psychological wellbeing when their…
The Sensei Cloud practice management platform from Sensei, the software portfolio of global technological innovator Carestream Dental, is an all-in-one software solution designed to support the critical areas in today’s dental practice and improve productivity. Sensei Cloud features trackable patient charts, integrated image storage and treatment plan management to provide an enhanced patient experience. Live…
Cornwall Council, Smile Together Dental CIC and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise have teamed up to improve the oral health of children across the county with three new programmes. It comes as figures reveal an 83% increase in the number of caries-related tooth extractions in hospital for 0-to-19-year-olds compared to the previous year 2020/2011[1]. The first…
Excellent communication allows dentist-patient relationships to be built on trust. Clinicians know to put this into effect every day, hoping it will make a difference in oral hygiene routines and improve the lives of everyone in the dental chair. A key aspect of the relationship between a patient and your practice is safety, and the…
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has warmly welcomed news that a public consultation on proposals to expand water fluoridation in the north east of England is commencing. Plans to expand the area’s water fluoridation to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation. The government’s announcement details that the consultation…
Gingival health is high on the priority list of many people, and the products recommended by clinicians make an extreme impact. Consider putting forward the 100% Natural Baking Soda Toothpaste for Gum Protection from Arm & Hammer™ to your patients. This toothpaste is clinically proven to improve gum health, and removes more plaque from around…
Last week saw Interim CDO England, Jason Wong and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD) President-Elect, Shannu Bhatia, present the NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award at BDIA (British Dental Industry Association) Dental Showcase. This award is presented by NASDAL to recognise…
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.
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