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I can’t ‘briefly’ explain that, and I think I did on a previous thread so I’ll have a look and copy paste. As for missed apts, yes, we can block patients. However we have been chronically understaffed for years. There are 5 dentists worth of patients registered yet two of us. No matter how...

There are lots of misconceptions in this thread that are entirely understandable with the horse****, misinformation and prejudice around the subject. However, to really briefly summarise the issue, it is 99.9% the current nhs contract that is to blame. The contract that has been deemed not fit...

Regardless of it being the current rules or these potential new ones, I think the ‘clear and obvious’ VAR review is a simple one to fix. You show the VAR referee one replay, at normal speed, from the best angle you have. If it’s clear and obvious they overrule the on field decision. If they are...

That’s absolutely the way to go. Like everything in life there are risks, but they are very small. The risk is that teeth die off due to being forced to move and the nerve/blood supply not keeping up. This risk is tiny but the consequences are big (extraction or root canal) Invisilign is the...

As you have said I can’t really comment on this based on fmttm alone. However, some general points based on what you said. Sugar does not cause teeth to be ‘worn’ Teeth are worn due to wear and tear. Unless you give up eating this is unavoidable. This is accelerated by grinding. Usually at...

having things like implants done abroad isn’t necessarily a bad move. The cost difference can be huge. However, the regulation (hygiene, materials etc) is much less regulated. Therefore there is a much less predictable outcome. Do you research. Also, your current dentist will tell you to f*ck...

As discussed in a previous thread. I am a 100% nhs dentist. If you can afford it, go private in the current climate/contract/***show.

The alarm noise the fridge makes when the door has been open for a while. In normal circumstances I get what it’s for, but when you are putting away a ‘big shop’ and it keeps beeping I get unreasonably furious.

When we had a kid I managed to pick up a 320i estate BMW with 52k in the clock for 3 grand privately. 56 plate. Haven’t had most of the other cars mentioned above, but can’t fault the 320i - massive boot obviously. More than quick enough. Lots of bargains to be had if you look more at the...

The first point is difficult to explain without rambling. We are not unionised. We also exist in a weird position where we work as self employed subcontractors to the nhs, without being actually part of it. We are currently understaffed, underfunded, and working on target driven health care...

I’m obviously not keen on giving specific advice without seeing a patient myself. So I’ll just make a general point. Again, to stress, I am 100% nhs, but also a realist. ‘Paying over the odds’ for private care is the wrong way to look at it. You are not paying more for the same thing at all...

I qualified in 2009, so no direct experience of the old contract. There are too many variables to comment accurately on it. E.g. better paste, brushes, understanding and education, diet (generally), attitude (acceptance of dental problems being inevitable), new materials (fissure sealants for...

the program contradicted itself on quite a big point. It stated that it is wrong that people get kicked off the list for not attending for over 2 years, but we should take on new patients. At the practice I work at we have extended that period to Jan 1st 2019 because of covid. Which I think...

I agree, but on a sliding scale depending on how long you work for the NHS. When I graduated in 09 the figure bandied about was £250k per dentist after tuition fees. The idea that you can just walk away is ridiculous. I looked into going into it through the RAF as they would pay my tuition...

I completely agree, hence being 100% NHS In a high needs area for 13 years. After all, they trained me! The current contract and system is the problem. It’s entirely target driven, and I think target driven health care is an oxymoron. This leads to poor treatment, as we basically have to...

I'm an NHS Dentist and this is the main issue. Obviously there are lots of contributing factors which I cant type out right now (at work). The current system was supposed to be replaced in 2007 as it was deemed 'not fit for purpose' - and that's the last we heard in the issue. Ive been 100% NHS...

This is the kind of content I’m here for. Im staunchly in the hot tap first camp, although the Mrs thinks I’m some sort of Devil worshipper for doing it.

Camping (unless unavoidable at say a festival) beer festivals (beer is always flat, s***y raffle ticket system)

He’s from stocksbridge, which is Sheffield’s equivalent of Loftus…

People turning right at a roundabout, but only putting the left indicator on as they leave without putting the initial (and more important) right indicator on the start with. its even worse than not indicating at all, as they clearly know of the existence of the indicator but just use it...