Dentistry

Shining a light on mindset in dentistry

Tracy Stuart shares with readers her perspective on the importance of mindset, how she has used it to overcome some…

Dentistry

COVID-19 – dental practices must deliver 45% of NHS contracts

Chief dental officer Sara Hurley, has written to the dental profession about arrangements for NHS contracts in the final quarter. …

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Slower handpieces could help to lower COVID-19 spread

The careful operation of dental drills can help to lower the spread of aerosols in the practice setting, research suggests. …

Dentistry

Prosthodontips – treating tooth wear

In the previous column we introduced the topic of tooth wear. We discussed aetiology, and what to look for when…

Dentistry

The secret dentist – dentistry is the most powerful influencer in the UK (if only we could stick together)

With so many groups in dentistry pulling in different directions, it’s difficult to have one common voice to help argue…

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Dentistry Online podcast with Shaz Memon

We speak to Shaz Memon about what makes a good website, the stigmas surrounding social media – and why it…

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Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… COVID-19 – dentists’…

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Satisfaction ‘significantly lower’ among dental patients of ethnic minority backgrounds

Dental patients from ethnic minority backgrounds have significantly lower levels of satisfaction.  This is according to a new report carried…

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Looking ahead to acquisitions

Mydentist lays out its plans for 2021 – where growth is still on the cards. Mydentist is inviting dental practice…

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Inspired by change to move away from the NHS

Despite reservations over leaving the NHS, Adam Hunter’s conversion to Denplan showed him a way forward that improved life for…

Dentistry

Eight million people waiting for an NHS dental appointment

Around one in seven people in the UK are unable to access NHS treatment this Christmas, a new study shows.…

Dentistry

Starting strong in 2021

Nigel Jones explores the opportunities and the challenges for the profession in the coming year and argues that 2021 could…

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Call for ethnic minority healthcare workers in new COVID-19 study

Ethnic minority healthcare staff are being urged take part in the largest research study investigating the risks of COVID-19. In…

Dentistry

PPE order limits for dental practices increase over Christmas

Limits on personal protective equipment orders (PPE) have been increased over Christmas.  The PPE portal – set up by the…

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The heart of the matter

Filippo Graziani, past president of the EFP, explains why periodontal treatment is beneficial for cardiovascular health. What have gum disease…

Dentistry

COVID-19 – dentists’ confidence hits seven-year low

Confidence among dentists has fallen to the lowest point recorded since 2013. According to new data from Lloyds Bank Healthcare…

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Tax issues unpicked: part three – buying a practice

Shoaib Khan discusses the tax issues involved with the process of buying a dental practice. In the previous two articles…

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The power of light – how UV-C can disinfect the air and surfaces

VTM UK discuss how UV-C lighting can transform the disinfection process in your dental practice. We are living in unprecedented…

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Out of office – Daniel Davis talks about his passion for musical theatre

Daniel Davis, of J&S Davis, discusses his time in musical theatre and what it was like performing in stilettos.  My…

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