Denplan

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

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

Introducing our first Denplan Summit headline speaker: Cat Burford, The Molar Explorer. In a talk that’s not to be missed, Cat will be recounting how dentistry equipped her for a solo, unsupported expedition to the South Pole. By drawing parallels between the mindset required for dentistry - planning, problem-solving, and composure under pressure - and the demands of polar exploration, Cat will highlight how these skills can help you tackle both clinical and personal challenges. Book your spot at the Summit now: https://lnkd.in/djkM82yQ

Last week our Senior Client Training Executive, Lynn Watson, was in Edinburgh delivering a tailor-made training session for Barnton Dental. Their bespoke training covered GDPR & Confidentiality, Team Engagement, and Stress Management. Find out more about the training we can provide: https://lnkd.in/eD9Denpe

A survey by Denplan has revealed that 61% of NHS dental patients would consider paying for private dental care. Catherine Rutland, clinical director at Denplan, said, “People are considering switching to private dental care to get faster appointments and additional treatments.” Click here to find out more here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e9FfEt-y #NHS #private #dental #dentistry #patientcare #appointment #access

This month we’ve got online training sessions for everyone in our members’ dental teams. Why not check out our CPD power hours for training on everything from GDPR and data protection to mouth cancer. Check out the calendar and book your spot: https://bit.ly/3XNVVUj

📢 Six in ten NHS dental patients would consider paying for private dental care to get better access, according to new data from our annual Oral Health Survey. We surveyed over 5,000 consumers, making it one of the largest surveys of the dental habits of UK adults. We’ll be releasing the report this month, so stay tuned to read the full findings. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e4AGfMQE