Rowan Thomas

Rowan Thomas

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Dental hygienists, therapists and nurses: are you properly protected?

Join Kevin Culliney on 6 August at 7pm as he discusses insurance protection for dental therapists, hygienists and nurses. This webinar will introduce Densura’s new insurance offering for dental hygienists, therapists and nurses. It will also highlight its benefits, simplicity and competitive pricing. Learning objectives The speakers Kevin Culliney heads healthcare at one of the…

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Branding, marketing and PR to grow your GBT practice

Join Anna Middleton on Wednesday 7 August as she discusses branding, marketing and PR to grow your guided biofilm therapy (GBT) practice. This webinar will educate guided biofilm therapy (GBT) clinicians on how to effectively position and grow their personal brand and clinic. Anna Middleton will share real-world strategies on patient engagement through branding, marketing…

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Data protection and GDPR – how safe is your practice?

Join Pat Langley on Tuesday 5 August at 7pm as she discusses data protection and GDPR in the dental context. This webinar will provide an overview of data protection and GDPR. Pat Langley will also provide guidance on implementing safe methods of protecting personal data. Learning outcomes The speaker In 2010 Pat Langley founded Apolline…

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Dental floss used for vaccine delivery

Dental floss can be successfully used to introduce vaccines to the tissue between the teeth and gums. In a new study, administering a vaccine with dental floss stimulated the production of antibodies in mucosal surfaces, such as the lining of the nose and lungs. Corresponding author Harvinder Singh Gill said these mucosal surfaces are important…

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What do recent NHS changes mean for dental professionals?

Nigel Jones discusses NHS changes such as the 10-Year Health Plan and proposed dental contract reform and what they mean for dentistry. In this episode of the In the Loupe podcast series, Nigel Jones, strategy director at Practice Plan, takes a closer look at the latest announcements from NHS England and what they could mean…

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Beetroot lowers blood pressure through oral microbiome changes

The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot in older people may be due to its impact on the oral microbiome, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Exeter found that when older people drank a concentrated beetroot shot twice daily for two weeks, their blood pressure decreased. The same effect was not…

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ChatGPT ‘struggles’ with complex oral health questions

ChatGPT struggles with detailed answers to specialised queries around smoking and oral health, according to a new study. The research team asked 500 frequently searched questions to ChatGPT around keywords such as ‘smoking and dentistry’ and ‘smoking and dental health’. These were categorised into five subjects: periodontal conditions, teeth and health, oral hygiene and breath,…

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Setting new standards for inspection instruments 

Vision Engineering details how its new OPTA Stereo Microscope is the ideal inspection instrument to improve workflows as well as precision.  Vision Engineering, a leader in advanced optical solutions, has launched OPTA Stereo Microscope, engineered to meet the exacting demands of modern dental laboratories.  OPTA Stereo Microscope is poised to improve workflows, enhance precision and…

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Mydentist to receive major investment

Dental group Mydentist has announced a partnership with Bridgepoint, former owner of Oasis Dental Care, which will provide fresh investment and expertise. Mydentist said the partnership would accelerate its strategy of digital innovation. This includes investing in technological advancements such as intraoral scanners, hiring more staff and upgrading facilities. Bridgepoint is an investment group with…

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My employee’s personal life is impacting my dental business

How should employers react when a team member’s personal life is having a negative impact on their work? Sarah McKimm shares her advice for helping an employee through a personal crisis. The scenario I’m a practice manager at a busy dental practice, and I’m facing a dilemma with team management. One of the DCPs has…

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Corsodyl reveals critical gaps in patient gum health understanding

A new study identifies key opportunities for enhanced patient education from oral health and pharmacy professionals in the area of gum health. Corsodyl, the number one dentist-recommended toothpaste brand for gum problems, commemorates its 50th anniversary this year, marking five decades of dedicated innovation and commitment to advancing gum health. Since the launch of its…

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Newly-qualified dentists earn £10,000 more than average graduate

Dentistry and medicine graduates were found to earn the highest salary 15 months after leaving university in a UK-wide survey. The average salary for these subjects was £37,924, compared to the national average of £28,500. The top five subjects for graduate salary were: While the average graduate salary had increased from £27,000 the previous year,…

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Local dental practice honoured with first-ever special award

Mydentist York is thrilled to have accepted the honour of Healthwatch York’s first-ever special award, recognising the practice’s outstanding contribution to health and social care in the York community. The award highlights the vital support we provide to vulnerable people in York including urgent care referrals, helping those who struggle to find NHS treatment, collaborating on…

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The well-led practice: where compliance meets culture

Join Mark Topley on 22 July at 7pm as he discusses how adhering to compliance expectations can improve your practice’s culture. This webinar aims to help practice owners, managers and clinical leads understand how CQC’s ‘well-led’ expectations are not just about ticking boxes – they’re a blueprint for building stronger, more resilient teams. By linking…


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