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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 2 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse…
Dentistry
Remove groundless complaints to protect mental health, DDU urges
Healthcare regulators must remove groundless complaints to restore faith in regulation and safeguard mental health, the Dental Defence Union (DDU)…
Dentistry
Tackling stress and shortages in dental nursing
Give me a break! Gemma Forsythe discusses the many pressures of dental nursing, such as the inability to take breaks,…
Columnists
How to perform a head and neck cancer screening
The Mouth Cancer Foundation illustrates the screening protocol for dental professionals to carry out in the practice. When it comes…
Clinical Dentistry
Adapting to the season of change
With the changing of the seasons, this month Nadia Ahmed discusses how to navigate change and the importance of creating…
Dentistry
One third of oral health professionals offer preventative advice to patients, study says
Around one third (34%) of oral health professionals always offer preventative care advice to patients, according to new research. The…
Oral health
Why we need to talk about men’s mental health in dentistry
Nilesh Parmar explains why men’s mental health is such a crucial conversation to have in the high-pressured world of dentistry.…
Dentistry
Educating patients about mouth cancer
Nigel Carter highlights the role of patient education in mouth cancer prevention through the Oral Health Foundation’s latest research. Mouth…
Oral health
Dental marketing optimisation for every dental practice
From patient testimonials to online blogs, Shaz Memon provides 31 tips for perfecting the marketing of your dental practice. 1.…
Columnists
Occlusion success in restorative and aesthetic dentistry
Join Dominic Hassall on Wednesday 6 December at 7pm as he discusses occlusion success in restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Lack…
Dentistry
Dental nurse removed from register after missing CPD deadline by two hours
As part of our Saving Grace campaign, one dentist opens up about the impact the current regulation has had on…
Dentistry
The 2023 Dental Industry Awards – the winners
Last Thursday, the dental industry came together to celebrate excellence at the prestigious Dental Industry Awards – have a look…
Dentistry
Dental consultants to speak out on pay deal
The British Dental Association (BDA) said it will push to hold a referendum on government pledges to change consultant pay…
Dentistry
Dentistry Cribs – Woodborough House Dental Practice
In this episode of Dentistry Cribs, we visit Woodborough House Dental Practice – a practice in West Berkshire fully immersed…
AI & technology
How to grow your cosmetic dentistry business
This month, Manrina Rhode discusses how to build your cosmetic dentistry businesses and the problems you may need to overcome.…
Aesthetic dentistry
New Zealand to scrap smoking ban – while UK remains ‘committed’
New Zealand’s new government plans to scrap the nation’s smoking ban to help fund tax cuts – while Rishi Sunak…
Dentistry
New dental implant technology developed by researchers
‘Game-changing’ dental implant technology using ultraviolet (UV) light has been developed following a decade of research. The technology was developed…
Dentistry
The new Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR) – is it worth the paper it’s written on?
A new streamlined SDR was unveiled at the end of the summer to mixed reviews. Practice Plan regional support manager…
Dentistry
Support your wellbeing at work
Prioritise your wellbeing: Maria Papavergos shares how to implement movement, a healthy diet and mindfulness into a busy practice life.…
Dentistry