Category Archives: Dentistry

“Artists don’t show you their brushes do they?”

An interesting conversation with someone non-dental, but with forcefully held opinions, about dentists’ websites. It only re-enforced my views that the only people interested in technical dentistry are dentists and dental people. Went along the lines of , “Alun, you work with dentists and advise them on their business don’t you?” I acknowledged that IContinue reading ““Artists don’t show you their brushes do they?””

BDA warns that dental degree students face study-related debts up to £60,000

Press release from the BDA – judging from my anecdotal evidence £60K is a modest estimate. I know it’s the same in every other country in the world but what are the new graduates faced with on graduation? The nightmare of FD1 selection. Having to jump through NHS hoops thus reducing their abilities to earnContinue reading “BDA warns that dental degree students face study-related debts up to £60,000”

Bupa snaps up London corporate dental chain

From Health Investor Bupa snaps up London corporate dental chain Bupa has expanded its reach into the UK dental market with the acquisition of Barbican Dental Care, for an undisclosed sum. Barbican Dental Care is a specialist corporate dental business, providing private dental care and corporate dental plans to firms based in the City ofContinue reading “Bupa snaps up London corporate dental chain”

Vacancy for a very special dentist.

From the excellent Richard Hellen & team in Carlisle a fantastic opportunity for the right person. Are you looking to get off the treadmill and spread your wings? We are looking for a very special dentist who wants to build themselves a niche with us. One day a week building to two and more. AboutContinue reading “Vacancy for a very special dentist.”

Dentists – Have your say on the vision for an enhanced BNF.

From Liz Robb via GDPUK Hello everyone. My name is Liz Robb and I am a long time lurker on the GDP(UK) forum. I work as a Special Care dentist in Somerset splitting my time between working in the surgery, on domiciliary visits and theatre sessions at the local hospital. Webbed feet are very usefulContinue reading “Dentists – Have your say on the vision for an enhanced BNF.”

Bridge2Aid – great progress.

This blog post from January 11th will explain the background to today’s update. Four weeks at £10,000 a week that’s fantastic! Just one final push needed. From Bridge2Aid today: We’re nearly there! Dear Supporter, Exactly 4 weeks ago today we launched our emergency appeal. We have now raised over £40,000 – a phenomenal amount. JustContinue reading “Bridge2Aid – great progress.”

Not in Front of the Children….

The title of this blog post is taken from the 70’s BBC sitcom of the same name starring Wendy Craig as a dippy housewife; I suppose its 21st century equivalent would be Outnumbered. The premise of the programme that there are certain things that don’t need to be discussed when all family members are present. Continue reading “Not in Front of the Children….”

Guest Blogger – Dentinal Tubules 4 – Why Are The Articles On Tubules Free?

I’m on holiday for a few days. So as an introduction to the guest blogger spot that I will be featuring on the site in the future I have asked Dhru Shah to contribute a few videos. Here he explains why the articles on Dentinal Tubules are free.