Buying a practice versus starting from scratch
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When I started out, beginning from scratch was almost always better. There was a shortage of dentists in many rural areas, and you could open and be instantly busy. Those days are gone.
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Dental Protection Conference 2025: On the case
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Join us for our Dental Protection Conference 2025: On the case, as we explore some real-life dental case studies, focusing on endodontics, periodontal problems, and aesthetics and restoration.
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07/08/2025
A preventative tale of periodontal indifference
A preventative tale of periodontal indifference
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Dental Protection often sees periodontal cases and claims for compensation focusing on the failure to provide appropriate periodontal care. Dentolegal Consultant Louise Eggleton looks at a typical case.
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MPS Foundation funds vital global research into dentist wellbeing
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The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals – is funding a project that will provide tailored interventions to protect dentists’ health and wellbeing.
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