Year: 2025

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships

As we approach National Apprenticeship Week from 10 to 16 February 2025, Bupa Dental Care answers everything you need to…

Dentistry

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The ultimate membership-only practice model

Join Amber Aplin and Simon Reynolds on Tuesday 28 January as they discuss the ultimate membership-only practice model. In this…

Business

Refugee dental professionals given priority ORE access

The General Dental Council (GDC) has introduced a new policy granting priority Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) booking access to dental…

Dentistry

How will exemptions transform patient care?

Exemptions in focus: Rhiannon Jones explores how exemptions will transform patient care, enhance professional autonomy and support the delivery of…

Dentistry

Do ultra-processed foods obstruct jaw development?

A dental society has responded to a study which links consuming ultra-processed foods with stunted jaw development in children. The…

Dentistry

Three ways to master patient communication

Manrina Rhode shares her three top tips for mastering communication to help you enhance your patient interactions. Effective patient communication…

Aesthetic dentistry

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‘Mind the gap’: treating upper anterior spacing with Invisalign

To help you achieve optimal results, the Aligner Dental Academy shares its top tips for managing anterior spacing cases with…

Orthodontics

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Practical application of attachments

Join Dr Mark Causey on Monday 27 January at 7pm as he discusses the practical application of aligner attachments. The…

Dentistry

Weight loss jabs linked to reduced dementia – but could damage organs

Weight loss jabs, such as Wegovy, have been linked to reduced risk of dementia and seizures – but increased risk…

Health & research

Managing imposter syndrome as a dental student

Hishaam Ahmad and Farhaan Lohn share how to combat imposter syndrome as a dental student and open up about their…

Dentistry

Mouth cancer linked to oral microbiome imbalances

Disruptions to the oral microbiome including the presence of a common bacteria have been linked to the development of mouth…

Oral health

Encouraging healthy habits for the new year

Anni Seaborne, head of general dentistry at Bupa Dental Care, discusses the importance of engaging patients in holistic health and…

Columnists

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‘Mind the workforce gap’: ADG warns of 3,000-dentist shortfall

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) warns of the significant gap in the dental workforce as it awaits the Labour…

Dentistry

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Discover what’s on in the Laboratory Zone

Calling all dental technicians, clinical dental technicians and lab owners: the North of England Dentistry Show is back this March!…

Dentistry

Experts call for obesity to be redefined

The definition and classification of obesity is medically flawed, according to a report that provides a new definition and diagnostic…

Dentistry

A student’s guide to dental trauma

In an effort to make the crucial topic a little less complex, Umair Afzal shares his guide to understanding dental…

Columnists

Navigating the dental practice market as a practice owner

Joel Mannix gives an overview of the dental practice market in 2025 and the key considerations for practice owners looking…

Business

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In the Loupe: the state of NHS dentistry with Eddie Crouch

Practice Plan introduces the ‘In the Loupe’ podcast series – this month, Nigel Jones and Eddie Crouch discuss the state of…

NHS to Private

Maximising your money: how to earn £1k a day

With all dental professionals looking to earn more money this year, make 2025 the year we work smarter, not harder,…

Business