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This week will see Ben Atkins take over Dentistry’s Instagram account. Here we find out what’s in store. Hi, I’m Ben Atkins, dentist and president of the Oral Health Foundation. For the FMC Oral Health Summit I’ll be talking about National Smile Month – a charity campaign which is taking place over the next month.…
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At the Oral Health Summit this Friday, Ian Mills will discuss patient-centred care and why it is crucial to the delivery of high quality dentistry. Taking place on Friday 28 May 2021, FMC will welcome world-leading experts to deliver lectures on the best approaches around. The virtual Oral Health Summit will be hosted in conjunction with…
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A brand new opportunity will support dental teams’ growth and holistic wellbeing after a challenging 15 months, writes Ken O’Brien. To celebrate the opening of the L.S. Browne Centre, the teams at Quoris3D and Quintess Denta have negotiated an exclusive opportunity with Pendulum Summit. Would you like to join the world’s leading business and self-empowerment…
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Four in five people (80%) across the UK struggled to access dental care during the last lockdown. This is according to a new report from Healthwatch England, sparking calls on NHS England and the government to speed up dental reforms. The watchdog revealed that some were asked to wait until 2024 to secure a dental…
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Entries are now open for this year’s Oral Health Awards – and we want you to get involved! The awards exist to recognise the progress, effort and enterprise amongst dental professionals in the UK. And after a challenging year, we cannot wait to celebrate the profession’s achievements at our awards ceremony, which will take place…
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Claire Louise Berry will discuss how to optimise patients’ oral health during the Invisalign journey at the first ever Oral Health Summit. Taking place on Friday 28 May 2021, FMC will welcome world-leading experts to deliver lectures on the best approaches around. The virtual Oral Health Summit will be hosted in conjunction with charity partner, the Oral…
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A dental nurse who campaigned around the dangers of dried fruit has kicked off an online petition. Jo Dawson, who works at Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge, hopes the petition will persuade the government to take action. She wants to highlight the dangers associated with referring to dried fruit as a so-called healthy snack for…
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University students have seen their worlds turned upside down over the last 14 months. Prabjot Mann writes about how she’s kept up her motivation as the academic year draws to an end. The past year has had a huge impact on dentistry including students. The goal post for graduation has moved further away, with disruption…
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Barry Cockcroft, the interim chair of the British Fluoridation Society (BFS), discusses the benefits of water fluoridation and stopping the spread of misinformation. What would you say to somebody who doesn’t know much about water fluoridation? There is no water in England that doesn’t contain some fluoride. It’s just that it doesn’t reach the level…
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One in 10 UK adults are more self conscious of their pearly whites following the pandemic. This is according to the latest research from the Oral Health Foundation. The fresh data reveals that more than half (58%) of adults in Britain point towards online video calls as a key reason for changing their perception of…
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Catch a lecture on GBT with Anna Middleton at our first ever Oral Health Summit at the end of this month. Taking place on Friday 28 May 2021, FMC will welcome world-leading experts to deliver lectures on the best approaches around. The virtual Oral Health Summit will be hosted in conjunction with charity partner, the…
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Carrying out dental treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic is no riskier than drinking a glass of water. This is according to a new study that explored if saliva is the key source of aerosol spray. The team of researchers analysed the genetic make up of the organisms in samples collected from equipment, personnel and other…
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The first ever Oral Health Summit is approaching – sign up to catch a lecture on approaching prevention and risk managing dental caries. FMC will welcome world-leading experts to deliver lectures on the best approaches around on Friday 28 May 2021. The virtual Oral Health Summit will be hosted in conjunction with charity partner, the…
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A report into racism and discrimination in dentistry has been applauded and labelled a ‘vital’ contribution to the discussion. Last week, the report – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within Dentistry – was published and highlights the lack of racial diversity in the profession. For example, findings reveal just 1.7% of dentists and 2.2% of dental…
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Sign up for the first ever Oral Health Summit to listen to a talk on how to provide preventative care for a profitable practice. Kicking off on Friday 28 May 2021, FMC will welcome world-leading experts to deliver lectures on the best approaches around. The one-day virtual event will be hosted in conjunction with charity…
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Dr Ben Atkins will discuss how to use oral hygiene to reduce stress in everyday practice at the first ever Oral Health Summit. FMC is excited to kick off the Oral Health Summit on Friday 28 May 2021 hosted in conjunction with our charity partner, the Oral Health Foundation and National Smile Month. The virtual event…
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This week we chat to Chris Barrow about the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions and what this means for dentistry. In the latest episode, Chris Barrow discusses his optimistic outlook for the future. And as the High Street starts to reopen, he also talks about how dental teams can make the most of the unique circumstances.…
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The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) is pleased to deliver a series of talks from key dental experts on Tuesday 18 May at 19:00. The webinar series will consist of a number of key topics within the world of cosmetic dentistry. Simon Chard – designing the patient journey for 2021 In this webinar Dr…
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More than three quarters of dental professionals feel anxious or stressed every week. This is according to a new survey carried out by the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The research reveals that 78% of dental members stated that they feel stressed and/or anxious on a weekly basis. Work-life balance? The findings also found: 53% would…
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