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Leo Briggs, deputy head at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Dan Carder, content consultant at Peninsula Business Services, discuss what is meant by harassment and how to eliminate it within the dental practice. What constitutes as harassment? Harassment, in particular sexual harassment, continues to dominate headlines and be a significant issue in the workplace.…
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Private practices in Scotland saw a big drop in average net profit per principal – down more than £30,000 in 2022-23. But NHS practices showed an increase – the net profit per principal rose by almost £10,000 in the same period. This is according to NASDAL Scotland (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers)…
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Pat Langley shares some tips on reframing and redefining compliance to make it work for you and your colleagues. ‘Compliance takes me away from the jobs I need to do to drive my/our business forward,’ says just about every dental practice loudly and often. And they probably say it more loudly and more often in…
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Increase UK training places in dentistry and dental hygiene to help secure long-term sustainability of NHS dentistry, the government has been told. The Dental Schools Council – which represents UK dental schools – has outlined a number of recommendations for addressing workforce shortages in a new report called Fixing NHS Dentistry. It argues that with…
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We speak with Beck House who opens up about her own mental health challenges and her advice for dental professionals who feel they are approaching breaking point. Seven years into her career, serving police officer Beck House was arrested by colleagues in her own home and placed in a psychiatric unit for 28 days. In…
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The General Dental Council has today launched a consultation on its new regulation strategy, with a focus on international registration and reducing fear among registrants. Titled ‘Trusted and Effective: A Strategy for Dental Regulation’, the strategy proposes a new vision of ‘good oral health for all’. It outlines how the GDC will modernise its approach…
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A dental floss has been developed that can detect stress and track a wide range of conditions including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. A team from Tufts University has created a device using specially-designed floss that can accurately measure cortisol – a stress hormone – in real time. The saliva-sensing dental floss looks similar to…
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The term ‘Ozempic mouth’ is on the rise – we look at what it is and what this might mean for how dental professionals treat their patients. With the growing popularity of weight loss jabs – also known under the brand names of Ozempic or Wegovy – the common side effects of the medication have…
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The esteemed Private Dentistry Awards are back for 2025 – here’s everything you need to know to take part in this year’s celebration of excellence. What are the Private Dentistry Awards? The Private Dentistry Awards is among the most respected accolades in UK and Irish dentistry. They set the gold standard for outstanding patient care,…
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It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Sexual misconduct experienced ‘by up to half of dental professionals’ Up to 48% of dental professionals could have experienced sexual misconduct firsthand -with men disproportionately represented as perpetrators. The General Dental Council (GDC)…
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The Dentistry Top 50 is back for 2025 – and we want you to put forward the names of those who are making waves in the profession. As ever, the renowned list remains a celebration of the exceptional talent that is found within the UK dental profession. Following the same format as 2024, the team…
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EMS UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Morris as its new general manager, marking a step in the company’s commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. With a proven track record in leadership and a passion for operational excellence, Harry brings a renewed focus to EMS UK’s customer service strategy, ensuring that…
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It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… ‘More sugary than Coca-Cola’: dentists call for baby food action Dentists have urged the government to confront the ‘grotesque levels of sugar’ in baby food following ‘damning’ research into the industry. In the…
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We hear from dental hygienists and therapists about why they are essential for improving access to dental care. Grant Simleit, dental hygienist at Dental Confidence, Southampton I find immense satisfaction in engaging with patients and working alongside them to enhance their oral health. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the positive impact of my work, particularly…
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We hear from Mike Lewis, professor of oral medicine at Cardiff University, who explains how oral lichen planus manifests and what he advises patients to prevent plaque build up. Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes, including the oral cavity. It manifests as purplish, itchy, flat-topped…
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Gaby Bissett speaks with Caitlin Miller, Bupa Dental Care’s head of hygiene and therapy, who takes a look at the ever-evolving role and the crucial part it plays in dentistry. ‘I think hygienists and therapists are much more readily recognised for their vital role in delivering great patient care. We often see our patients more…
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In April’s episode of Dentistry Talks, we chat with Nikki Retigan, a certified hypnotist and coach, who opens up about how to be truly vulnerable – and why it could change your life and business. Nikki Retigan is a life coach and advocate for embracing vulnerability in business. After experiencing a life-altering stroke at the…
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Milkshakes and lattes are just some of the drinks that could be covered under the sugar tax following new government proposals. Running until July 2025, the government is currently consulting on changes to the sugar tax – formally known as the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL). Ministers also want to lower the minimum amount of…
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Niall Hutchinson explains why he has set himself the challenge of running seven major marathons in nine months – and how it is going so far. Please can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your background in dentistry? I’m Niall Hutchinson and I graduated from Queen’s University in Belfast in 1987, opened my…
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