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Louise Bone discusses the impact of the OHIP with clinical director Dino Loizides… The Scottish Government’s Oral Health Improvement Plan (OHIP) is set to significantly shake up NHS dentistry and will undoubtedly have far-reaching ramifications for practices. Coming into force in July 2018, the plan has been described by the BDA as the ‘biggest proposed… Read More
The tiers of regulation dentists increasingly face can sometimes lead to further tears of frustration. However, these rules, and the various systems that support them, are mostly designed to underpin one principle: ensuring patient safety – something we’d all agree is a necessity. The latest GDC regulatory expectation – in the guise of the enhanced… Read More
When I first began working in dentistry in 1989, the marketplace was nowhere near as competitive as it is today. Not only are there more private practices and corporates around, but patients are also savvier. All of which means today’s practice needs to work that little bit harder to attract and retain patients. One of… Read More
The modern dental practice has to consider many things in order to be a successful business. Compliance issues, CPD and the myriad of policy documents that have to be maintained can leave even the most well-organised practice managers and practice owners feeling a bit overwhelmed. In the middle of all this, the last thing a… Read More
The recent extreme weather could have, through no fault of their own, caused practices to close or suffer lots of patient cancellations. Unfortunately, the timing couldn’t have been worse, being so close to NHS contract year end and potentially having huge implications on meeting UDA targets. Providing a service where income generation is hugely reliant… Read More
At the heart of dentistry lies one key principle: to effect positive change to benefit patients’ overall health and wellbeing. A dental team collaborates to deliver this care either with direct treatment or via education. Improving quality of life with effective treatments is an everyday expectation – and addressing what has gone before often helps… Read More
