Year: 2025

The benefits of a multiple practice NHS to private conversion

Donna Hall speaks to Jane Mead about her experience of converting multiple NHS practices to private practice with Practice Plan.…

NHS to Private

Five ways to mitigate rising costs as a dental practice owner

With 20 years’ experience within the healthcare acquisitions sector, Alison Bates from Henry Schein Dental Practice Sales shares her thoughts…

Business

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A week in the life of a dental academic and BADT chair

Joanne Bowles shares a week in her life as a dental academic and secretary and chair elect for the British…

Dentistry

PortmanDentex Leadership Conference: shaping our future 

The PortmanDentex Leadership Conference provided a platform for empowering clinicians and colleagues to take themselves and their practices to the…

Dentistry

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News you’ve missed this week – 8 February 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Calling time on NHS dentistry: how to make the move to private dentistry

Join Les Jones, Zoe Close and Manish Chitnis on Thursday 13 February at 7pm as they discuss how to make…

Business

Oral bacteria impacts brain health, study finds

Bad bacteria from the mouth can damage the brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new…

Dentistry

The art of reflection

Umair Afzal discusses how reflection can foster self-awareness, reduce burnout and enhance professional growth for young dentists. Since high school,…

Columnists

More than 100 patients queue for NHS dental access at Bristol practice

A dental practice in Bristol drew a queue of more than 100 people as it announced it would be taking…

Dentistry

A dentist’s guide to partnership and shareholder agreements

Michael Royden explains why partnership and shareholder agreements are essential for your dental business if operating as a limited company…

Business

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Kick start the process: aesthetic preview through a mock-up procedure

Daniele Gesini explains how a mock-up can be used to ensure patients are happy with the results of their aesthetic…

Restorative dentistry

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How to avoid your lawyer – legal best practice for dental practice owners and managers

Join Thomas Coates, Deniz Altin and Jessica Rogers on Wednesday 12 February at 7pm as they discuss legal best practice…

Business

Interest rates cut to 4.5%: what does this mean for dentistry?

The Bank of England (BoE) has confirmed that interest rates will be cut to 4.5%, paving the way for cheaper…

Business

A day in the life of an orthodontic therapist

Chrystal Sharp walks through a day in the life of an orthodontic therapist, highlighting her responsibilities and role in the…

Dentistry

A new era of digital scanning: welcome TRIOS Core!

Introducing the TRIOS Core by 3Shape, a new breakthrough product in digital intraoral scanning for dentistry. Imagine the excellence of…

AI & technology

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The importance of interdental cleaning

TePe explains how dental professionals can communicate the importance of interdental cleaning to their patients and the right products to…

Oral health

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Treatment options for the wear patient

Join Paul Tipton on Tuesday 11 February at 7pm as he discusses treatment options for the wear patient. This presentation…

Clinical Dentistry

How does NHS dental access compare across England?

Access to NHS dentistry is uneven across England, according to new data analysing A&E visits, staff turnover and access to…

Health & research

Kevin Lewis: when is a patient not a patient?

When is a patient not a patient? And how much does it matter? Kevin Lewis revisits the myths and controversies…

Columnists