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Navigating dental therapy in the NHS
With skill mix being hailed as the new way of working for the NHS, does dental therapy really benefit? Or…
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Dental technology’s biggest existential threats – and why it always survives
Ashley Byrne reflects on 20 years of surviving the threats that were supposed to kill dental technology – and why the best…
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Why sales skills are essential for profitability in dentistry
Sales is often considered a dirty word in dentistry, but Ads Thanki argues that using sales skills to increase treatment…
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Are we heading towards a crash in dental practice goodwill values?
Chris Barrow warns that dental practice values may be heading for a crash as speculative buying begins to outpace real…
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Communication as care: the role of the modern dental therapist
Communication is often spoken about as an adjunct to clinical care – Cat Edney explains why it should be at…
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Is a fear of change holding your lab back?
Ashley Byrne stresses the importance of normalising change in the dental lab – and how leadership, trust and learning from…
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A cosmetic dental giant’s journey to $10 million revenue
US cosmetic dentistry titan Brian Harris explains how he built a family business up from $1.5 million to $10 million…
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Dental therapy at a turning point: entering the new era
Dental therapy is finally poised for success through training, regulation and clinical potential, says Cat Edney, but how can we…
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Stepping away: the importance of letting go at the right time
Sarah McKimm signs off from the Chairside Chat column and reflects on her time writing it and the importance of…
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How is dental therapy utilised differently around the world?
Cat Edney considers examples from Africa, Oceania and Canada to determine how global approaches to dental therapy differ from the…
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Automation, crowns and the uncomfortable questions we need to ask
Ashley Byrne considers the latest existential threat hanging over the heads of the dental technology sector: automation. Every few years,…
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The four inconsistencies hindering your practice growth
Ads Thanki explores four inconsistencies that most frequently hold dental practices back from achieving their full growth potential. At times,…
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Building a shared care model for the modern dental practice
Cat Edney explains how dental practices can implement a shared care model to relieve pressure on dentists and ensure the…
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Admin friction: the hidden cost of running a dental lab
Small interruptions add up in a dental lab – Ashley Byrne explains the impact of admin friction on efficiency, morale and…
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Are NHS regulations fair for associates?
Neel Kothari draws on previous cases of dental professionals breaching NHS regulations to determine if associates are being fairly governed.…
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Dental therapy in 2026: a profession coming into its own
As we move into 2026, Cat Edney evaluates the state of modern dental therapy – from increasing opportunities to the…
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Is this the best time ever to be a dental technician?
Though 2025 has been a challenging year for dental labs, it may still be the best time to be a…
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My colleague’s mental health is suffering: should I intervene?
Sarah McKimm advises a dentist who has noticed signs of poor mental health in a colleague – is stepping in…
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Referral chaos: are secondary care services for dentistry in crisis?
Neel Kothari asks why the process for referral to secondary care services in dentistry has become so complex, and what…
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