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Two thirds of fitness to practise concerns raised against men
Male dentists accounted for 65% of fitness to practise (FtP) concerns raised in 2024, as shown by newly-released GDC statistics.…
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Dental technicians: how exactly are we regulated?
Laboratory provides an update on its quest for clarity on illegal manufacture and invites you to share your thoughts on…
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Is the dental profession biased towards water fluoridation?
Neel Kothari considers whether the dental profession might be over-exaggerating the benefits of water fluoridation and downplaying its risks. There…
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Sustainability in dentistry: get ahead of competitors and increase profits
SmileVision explains why sustainability is an opportunity rather than a burden for dental practices – by improving profits, and saving…
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Breathing techniques to beat stress in dentistry
Christopher Paul Jones shares how to harness the power of your breath to cope with stress and anxiety in dentistry.…
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How do we attract people to dental technology?
Tackling the technician shortage: Matt Everatt asks a panel of experts if attracting people to dental technology is achievable. At…
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News you’ve missed this week – 3 May 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
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Legal minimum staff level proposed for NHS dentistry in Wales
Senedd members debated a ‘radical’ bill to introduce a legally binding minimum staff level for NHS dental services in Wales…
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Bridging the gap: the growing importance of dental hygienists and therapists
We hear from dental hygienists and therapists about why they are essential for improving access to dental care. Grant Simleit,…
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Plan for change: how is NHS dentistry being fixed?
The government’s Plan for Change promises an ‘NHS fit for the future’ – we explore how the plan will impact…
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Monetised recommendations: unlock hidden profits in your patient base
Philips introduces Your Dentist Recommends, a service which allows dentists to easily make recommendations, ensure that they are followed and…
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Happy National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day 2025
Dentistry is delighted to celebrate National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day for its second year – here we detail…
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Oral lichen planus: managing symptoms in patients
We hear from Mike Lewis, professor of oral medicine at Cardiff University, who explains how oral lichen planus manifests and…
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Redefining the dental hygienist and therapist – and why it is crucial for dentistry’s future
Gaby Bissett speaks with Caitlin Miller, Bupa Dental Care’s head of hygiene and therapy, who takes a look at the…
Dentistry
Why is vulnerability in dental business so crucial for success?
In April’s episode of Dentistry Talks, we chat with Nikki Retigan, a certified hypnotist and coach, who opens up about…
Business
Infection control update and mythbusters
Join Pat Langley on Tuesday 6 May at 7pm as she shares infection control updates and mythbusters. This webinar will…
Dentistry
Sugar tax could be extended to lattes and milkshakes
Milkshakes and lattes are just some of the drinks that could be covered under the sugar tax following new government…
Dentistry
Why one dentist is running all seven World Marathon Majors in nine months
Niall Hutchinson explains why he has set himself the challenge of running seven major marathons in nine months – and how…
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NHS dental access: latest statistics revealed
Only one fifth of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last month were successful, a…
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