A poster campaign, aimed at reminding dental care professionals (DCPs) of their commitment to continuing professional development (CPD), has been launched by dental regulators. There are less than eight months to go until nearly 40,000 DCPs reach the end of their first five-year CPD cycle – and so far, only 37% have logged more...
Following its acquisition by Simplyhealth, Denplan has announced that its former chairman, David Phillips and former non-executive director, Meredyth Bell, have accepted roles as life presidents at Denplan. The life president role has been specially created to recognise David and Meredyth’s commitment to Denplan over the years and their ongoing involvement and support for...
The research team, led by Princeton nanoscientist Michael McAlpine and Tufts bioengineers Fiorenzo Omenetto, David Kaplan and Hu Tao, has created a tooth tattoo made of gold, silk and graphite and temporarily attaches to a patient’s tooth. Gerard Kugel, associate dean for research at Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, said: ‘A...
In addition, 90% are concerned about how their practice would recover in the event of a disaster such as a flood, fire or theft, while 50% of practices estimated it would take them in excess of three working days to recover from a disaster. The survey, conducted by dental IT experts, MicroMinder, also brought...
It’s that time of year again and following the huge response to last year’s seasonal gift promotion, Henry Schein Minerva is once again offering dentists the opportunity to bag some fantastic deals and stock up early on Christmas gifts. Available from 26 November to 14 December, there is plenty of time to take advantage...
From 26 November until 20 December, Kent Express is giving you the chance to win a different gift each week. Visit Facebook.com/kentexpressdentalsupplies for your chance to win. Simply Like Kent Express Facebook page Like a gift Share our competition on your own Facebook Page Win* Week 1s gifts Merry Christmas Basket Premier Luxury Wine...
The previous guidance in this area was put in place during the transitional period for dental care professionals – meaning they could register with the GDC without having a formal qualification. This ran from 31 July 2006 to 30 August 2008. Since then, what was meant by the term ‘in-training’ has been reviewed and...