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Last year, we partnered with Dentaid The Dental Charity , and have since donated £195,000 to expand our collaborative BrightBites oral health education programme to at least 90,000 school-aged UK children. We’re proud to say that thanks to the efforts of over 250 volunteers, BrightBites sessions have so far been delivered to more than 30,000 children across the country! Register to volunteer, enquire about sessions at your child’s school, and find out more about the good news on our website: https://lnkd.in/ek2VfuHh

Want to attend a dentistry conference where you can draft your own agenda to suit your interests and career goals? With our huge line up of speakers at the Denplan Summit, you can! Polly Bhambra, Raj Rattan and Fiona Ellwood are just some of the experts you can hear from. They’ll be talking about professional identity, the pursuit of happiness, and the path to practice ownership. Underpinned by research and their own experience, these talks are not to be missed. Find out more detail about the sessions: https://lnkd.in/eiSNu-7K

🔍 The Art of Self Protection – Join Us! In a field filled with both opportunity and challenges, how can teams work together to safeguard each other and enhance patient care? As part of our 'Who Needs Evidence?' series, this webinar will focus on harnessing teamwork for effective complaint handling and record keeping to create a supportive environment for clinicians and patients alike. 📅 Date: Monday, 25th November 2024 🕒 Time: 19:00 - 20:30 Don’t miss the insights from Catherine Rutland, Clinical Director at Denplan, on building a team approach to self-protection and improved patient experiences. Register now! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eUS9i5_2 #DentalWebinar #TeamworkInDentistry #PatientCare #ProfessionalDevelopment #WhoNeedsEvidence

That’s right..! Book your spot at our Denplan Summit before midnight on Sunday 10th November, and you’ll be entered into our prize draw to win a pair of tickets to see either Kylie Minogue or Lionel Richie at The O2 Arena. Winners will be drawn at random using a number generator and will be contacted by Denplan by email. Winners will NOT be contacted via social media. Visit the Denplan Summit pages on our website to find out more, read the terms and conditions, and book your spot! https://lnkd.in/djkM82yQ

Last week, we launched the latest Denplan Oral Health Survey – our annual report looking at the dental habits & attitudes of over 5,000 adults in Great Britain. Find out more & download the report: https://lnkd.in/gVz4kgma

With the Autumn Party Conferences having come to an end, we now have a clearer sense of the Government’s immediate priorities. We’ve also heard from the opposition parties who will be scruitnising national policy. As Labour enters its first full parliamentary term, our Clinical Director, Catherine Rutland asks what can we expect when it comes to dentistry and where are the opportunities to demonstrate the link between this issue and the wider challenges we know the Government is hoping to address. https://lnkd.in/e_VpNG3S

Shockingly, half of parents say their children haven’t visited a dentist by age three, despite the official guidance being to go when first milk teeth appear. That’s according to new research published today in the Denplan Oral Health Survey 2024. Our survey found that parents would welcome further education on oral healthcare habits, with 86% agreeing that good habits should be taught in childhood to improve health for life. Almost four in ten parents (37%) think the government should implement oral health education in schools to help tackle the current children’s dental crisis. School-supervised toothbrushing would be welcomed by almost half of parents (49%). Our annual Oral Health Survey looks at the habits and attitudes of over 5,000 UK adults – making it one of the largest surveys of dental health habits in Great Britain. Catherine Rutland, dentist and clinical director at Denplan, said: “Unfortunately, many parents think “they’re only baby teeth so there’s no need to go to the dentist,” however baby teeth can stay with us until we’re around 12 years old. Currently tooth decay is still the number one reason children aged 6-10 are admitted to hospital, which is deeply saddening. “Many parents are also unaware that brushing should still be supervised by an adult every day until children are over seven years old to be confident they’re doing it correctly. “It's important to offer quality oral health education in primary schools, but our research shows that it cannot be relied on as the only solution if children only benefit four or five years after their first teeth appear. We need a far wider public health education campaign and a long-term solution that gives every child access to a local dentist. To improve access, the government must address the shortage of dentists in the workforce and commit to reforms of the NHS contract. “With many people reporting they can’t afford to go to the dentist, it’s imperative we support them financially, whether as individuals or through their employers. We hear from our customers they really appreciate having the ability to claim back the cost of any dental treatment via the cover provided on our health plans, and those who have a payment plan with their dentist say it helps them spread the cost and budget for treatment. Many dentists who treat parents for a cost will treat children for free, as well as offering advice on how good habits prevent problems occurring later in life.” Find out more and download the report: https://lnkd.in/gVz4kgma

Celebrate in style at the Denplan Summit with our evening entertainment! Enjoy a thrilling weekend starting with a 1920s Peaky Blinders-themed evening on Friday, complete with live jazz, Charleston dancers, prohibition-era cocktails, and vintage décor. On Saturday, indulge in a formal black-tie gala dinner featuring a drinks reception, a three-course meal, live music, and elegant entertainment for an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out on everything the Denplan Summit has to offer… book your place today: https://lnkd.in/djkM82yQ

Introducing our second Denplan Summit headline speaker, Dr Mahrukh Khwaja (MAPP). Mahrukh is a dentist, positive psychologist, accredited mindfulness teacher, and founder of Mind Ninja, dedicated to improving mental health and resilience among dental professionals. Join Mahrukh at the Summit as she explores the science of flourishing and how to cultivate calmness, a compassionate mindset, and a daily life anchored in meaning and purpose. You’ll leave with a flourishing toolkit that can be applied in minutes with a positive effect. Find out more and book your spot: https://lnkd.in/dwMCJ-tW

50% of package one is already gone! Taking place from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th May in Warwick, the Denplan Summit offers Denplan dentists and their teams an exclusive chance to collaborate and network with peers while gaining valuable CPD. Don’t miss out, book your spot today: https://lnkd.in/djkM82yQ