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Hajara Saleh Bade tells her story of how she came to be a dentist and what she’s learned in her years of experience. Please introduce yourself My name is Hajara Saleh Bade. I can speak English, Hausa and Arabic. My license as a dental surgeon was obtained from the International University of Africa, Sudan. I … Continued
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With the return of National Smile Month, Nigel Carter introduces the messages that are being pushed and how everyone can get involved. Between 16 May – 16 June, National Smile Month returns again. It first launched in 1977 as a week-long scheme. Back then, preventative dentistry wasn’t very typical; fast forward 40 years later, it’s … Continued
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Introducing the Clinical Dentistry Awards: acknowledging clinical excellence in practice. FMC has launched the Clinical Dentistry Awards, a new initiative designed from the ground up to acknowledge clinical excellence in practice. The new awards are set to transform the awards scene by elevating and revitalising some of FMC’s pre-existing dental award schemes. Promoting a ‘whole … Continued
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Vee Shathur speaks to Dentistry about what inspired her to get into the profession and where she sees herself in five years. Please introduce yourself Vian Shathur: My name is Vee and I like to think I am unlike any dentist you’ll ever meet. I am a dentist part time, a trainer at the famous … Continued
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Dr Richard Tucker interviews BSP past president, Professor Nikos Donos, on implant dentistry and peri-implantitis. Recently, the BSP added implant dentistry to its name to reflect more accurately the, now long established, activities of the members and the specialty at large, from training to clinical practice. Since the early days of Professor Branemark’s contribution to … Continued
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Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Manchester dental group, Ocean Dental. Ocean Dental is a hugely successful dental business with a significant patient reach across the region. It comprises two mixed-income practices in prime Manchester locations – Market Street and Fallowfield. There’s a total of seven surgeries and ample space to expand … Continued
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Les Jones from Practice Plan shares his thoughts on scenario planning and why it’s so important. If there is one thing that is certain about the dental profession at present, it’s that it is awash with uncertainty. The Covid crisis has been like a tsunami, seeping into every aspect of a dental business – from … Continued
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National No Smoking Day took place on 9 March this year. In an interview with Hazel Cheeseman, Jeylan Ramis asks how big an issue smoking is in the UK today. It can take just six weeks – that’s all – for quitting smoking to boost your mood as well as your mental health, according to a … Continued
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Operation Smile announces plans to increase access to care for one million patients: comprehensive treatment will include dental and orthodontic care. Operation Smile has announced a ten year commitment to increase access to care for one million patients who need cleft care and other essential surgeries. Entering its 40th anniversary year, the organisation will scale … Continued
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Align Technology’s March digital excellence series focuses on the digitally powered new patient experience On 21 February 2022 in Birmingham, Align Technology recently launched the third season of its digital excellence series. The webinar programme features new digital opportunities and the best practice examples for dental professionals who are already working with an intraoral scanner. … Continued
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We speak to Kevin Dapaah about his most memorable experience in dentistry and his future aims of expanding the care that he gives to patients. Kevin Dapaah Dr Kevin Dapaah is the co-founder and clinical director of the Dove Dental and Wellbeing Spa based in London. Dr Dapaah carries out all aspects of general dentistry … Continued
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We speak to Sheila Nguyen about how she got into dentistry and her future ambition to help disadvantaged children. Sheila Nguyen Dr. Sheila Li is a multi award winning cosmetic dentist with a special interest in Aesthetic Medicine. She graduated with a BDS from Kings College London and also holds a first class honours in … Continued
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We speak to Chinwe Akuonu about her strangest experience in dentistry and her hopes to inspire students from minority backgrounds. Chinwe Akuonu Chinwe is a dentist in her foundation training, currently working in south London. Her passion for dentistry is immense, as she also has a background of eight years as a dental hygienist. Chinwe … Continued
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Announcing the winners of this year’s Fast Track 4! We find out a little more about their entries and why they won. Balraj Sohal Balraj Sohal qualified from King’s College London in 2018 and is now working at Ridgway Dental, Wimbledon Village. During his career so far, Balraj has built up an already impressive CV, … Continued
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When it comes to detecting suspicious lesions, Philip Lewis explains how to prepare patients for a specialist referral. Dental team members are amazing. They put patients at their ease and provide treatment for their dental issues. They improve smiles, boost self-confidence and they save lives. Yes, you read that right. There aren’t many opportunities for … Continued
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FMC hosted the first industry golf event for over two years on the 24 September at Hadley Wood Golf Club. The idea behind the event was to reconnect and bind the industry together in a way that FMC believes is most effective. Being the first golf event for quite a long time, attendance was high. … Continued
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September sees DPAS celebrate 25 years of helping hundreds of dentists to introduce a membership plan and thrive in private dentistry. DPAS stands for Dental Payment Administration Services. It was set up with the aim of being a cost-effective dental plan administrator for practices that wanted to move from NHS to private. Or, for those … Continued
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Katy Galloway talks about the desire for an Americanised smile, Invisalign, training dogs, skiing and rock climbing. Factfile Name: Katy Galloway Qualifications: MChD/ BChD Dental Surgery, BSc Oral Surgery Job title: Dental associate, soon to be practice owner Professional Interests: Smile transformations, minor oral surgery Interests outside dentistry: DIY, enjoying time with my partner and … Continued
