Dentistry

Patients perform ‘DIY’ tooth extractions as NHS dental demand grows

Residents in Plymouth are consuming alcohol and opiates before attempting at-home extractions, a council meeting heard. A local councillor gave…

Dentistry

Free webinar offering insight into maxillofacial orthopedics and orthodontics

You can learn how to treat primary, mixed and permanent dentition cases – and all for free. If you have…

Dentistry

90 seconds with…Simon Chard

Here we find out more about Simon Chard and why he got into dentistry, despite being told never do what…

Dentistry

Clinician reports on ‘rewarding’ experience with Bridge2aid

Keith McClean reports on his trip to Tanzania as part of Bridge2aid’s work to provide the community with dental care.…

Dentistry

GDPs in Scotland may be eligible for more maternity pay

General dental practitioners (GDPs) may qualify for higher maternity payments, following a decision by the Scottish government. Authorities amended the…

Dentistry

‘Safe Brace’ campaign launches to guide patients to safe treatment

A collaborative campaign has been launched to educate potential patients on safe orthodontic treatment. The Oral Health Foundation and British…

Dentistry

Ice Casino Review (Slovensko)

IVydajte sa na mrazivé dobrodružstvo do kráľovstva online hier s našou komplexnou recenziou Ice Casino, ktorá je špeciálne prispôsobená pre…

Dentistry

Tips for making a positive impact in your dental practice

Want to wow your patients when they come for appointments? Nick Olive has some tips on making a positive impact.…

Dentistry

Dental practice launches patient’s implant into space

A dental surgery launched a patient’s new smile tens of kilometres into the space. Claire Nathan saw her implant bridge…

Dentistry

Low dental attendance among over 85s sparks push for regular check ups

New NHS figures reveal low dental attendance among older people, provoking calls for regular check ups. Statistics show only 41.3%…

Dentistry

Be part of the BDIA community

Daniel Davis reflects on his role as British Dental Industry Association president and what the group can offer the industry…

Dentistry

More than a fifth of UK workers avoid dentist for ‘fear of pain’

A fear of pain and financial worries put off British workers from visiting the dentist, a survey has revealed.  More…

Dentistry

Boring websites lose patients

Shaz Memon gives his quick tips to keeping your dental website informative, engaging and entertaining. Not all of us are…

Dentistry

Spike in number of dentists using live chat and telephone answering

More UK dentists are opting for telephone answering and live chat services to handle high patient demand. Figures reveal a…

Dentistry

Looking forward to a brighter future within dentistry

Michael Watson puts the century’s difficult teenage years behind him and looks with optimism for the future and the hopeful…

Dentistry

Future – proofing the profession

Andrea Ubhi explains how the Inspiring Women in Dentistry conference came about, its aims and ambitions, and how it will…

Dentistry

Government eases pressure on face mask shortage

The UK government will unlock stocks of face masks to ease the pressure on supply problems facing UK dentistry. It…

Dentistry

Instagram for Dentists – the ultimate review

Julian English reviews Shaz Memon’s new book, Instagram for Dentists. They say the first bite is with the eye. When Instagram…

Dentistry

The Future of Dentistry Summit 2020

Guy Hiscott reports back from the first ever Future of Dentistry Summit, where the opportunities and challenges facing the profession…

Dentistry