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Bruxism and the airway: what is the link?
Aoife Stack reviews the evidence to explore the connection between bruxism and airway instability from a dental perspective. According to…
Dentistry
Ethical marketing: what are your legal obligations?
How can you ensure that your practice stands out against the rest while remaining on the right side of the…
Business
From locum to Lesvos: my experience volunteering as a dental nurse
Dental nurse Karima Ewida shares how volunteering at a refugee camp in Lesvos reignited her passion for dentistry – and…
Dental Nursing
What to watch out for when buying a dental practice
Pat Langley reveals her top 10 questions that potential purchasers should consider before buying a dental practice. ‘Buying a practice…
Business
How much do genes influence caries development?
Variations in several different genes can influence the risk of developing dental caries according to a new literature review. Firstly,…
Dentistry
The case for integrated patient wellness in dental practices
Dietitian Sophie Medlin on why dental clinics should take a joined-up approach to patient wellness. The connection between oral health…
Dentistry
Kevin Lewis (1949-2025): dentistry’s voice of reason
Kevin Lewis, one of the most important voices in UK dentistry, has died at the age of 76. From general…
Dentistry
Put an end to dentists flipping burgers with ‘dental oases’, says ADG
The Association of Dental Groups introduces its solution to the dental deserts leaving patients in pain and overseas dentists working…
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Cannabis addiction triples risk of mouth cancer
Individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) were found to be more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer…
Dentistry
What to expect at the British Orthodontic Conference 2025
The British Orthodontic Conference has long been known for its speaker line-up – find out what this year’s event will…
Dentistry
Two thirds of UK dental hygienists work in private practice
More than two thirds of dental hygienists and half of dental therapists in clinical roles work in the private sector.…
Dentistry
Simplify to succeed: how better organisation can reduce stress and improve your dentistry
Juggling a busy dental practice and personal life can be overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Professional organiser…
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Redesigning digital dentistry: a vision from the front lines
Guy Hiscott speaks to Pete Bailey about the challenges – and opportunities – of leading Mydentist’s digital transformation Technology is…
AI & technology
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…
Dentistry
Check your indemnity and CPD, Dental Protection urges DCPs
Dental Protection has urged dental care professionals (DCPs) to check their CPD hours and ensure they have appropriate indemnity for…
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Long-term success of dental implants ‘relies on gum health’
Gum health is the ‘unsung hero’ of implant dentistry, playing an equally important role as bone integration in treatment success.…
Dentistry
Conspiracy theories: patient understanding versus provider obligation
There was a time when the understanding of patients was broadly aligned with professional standards – Kevin Lewis asks how this…
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My vision as president of the Dental Technologists Association
Joanne Stevenson shares what she hopes to accomplish as the new Dental Technologists Association (DTA) president and how she aims…
Dentistry
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,…
Dentistry
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