May 27, 2020
Many dentists feel they have been let down during the coronavirus crisis. Professional bodies were slow to speak up, delivering an ineffectual message to members when they finally did so.
The profession has not benefited from the government’s package of financial support for small businesses and insurers have proved...
May 20, 2020
In this week’s bulletin, Prav and Payman quiz Dr Christopher Orr on what practical steps dentists must take upon emerging from lockdown.
Their wide-ranging discussion covers indemnity, protective measures and adopting a triage approach to inviting patients back to clinic.
They also tackle the difference between...
May 13, 2020
Mark Topley spent time as a primary school teacher, drum tech and roadie before setting his sights on coaching in corporate social responsibility.
We are thankful he did. Mark talks us through his early work as CEO of Bridge2Aid, and how a financial fraud against the dental charity almost put a stop to...
May 7, 2020
Faced with a lack of clear advice, guidance and representation, dentists have taken the unprecedented step of forming a new association.
The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) started out as an online grassroots movement in response to the COVID-19 crisis and quickly gained a huge following.
In the...
May 6, 2020
Social distancing prevented Prav and Payman from being together in person this week, but it didn’t stop our hosts hearing from three true dentistry leaders.
In this fascinating roundtable, Prof. Nairn Wilson makes a welcome return to the show, joined by Dr Anthony Kilcoyne and Prof. Mike Lewis.
The trio discuss...