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Dental tourism: who is responsible for the ‘burden of patient decision’?
Dentists explore where responsibility for any consequences of dental tourism lies, including whether patients should have the right to sick…
Dentistry
‘This has changed my whole life’: Dentaid’s remarkable impact
Dentistry‘s Lucy Veal visits a Dentaid dental unit to witness firsthand the transformative care they provide to vulnerable communities. ‘This…
Dentistry
A perfect match: The Modern Dentist enhances new practice with A-dec
We hear from Dr Mark Flynn, owner and principal dentist of The Modern Dentist, about how choosing A-dec has benefited…
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‘Little change’ to oral health gap in England, report finds
A new oral health survey has revealed that ‘wide variation’ in the prevalence of decay in five-year-old schoolchildren across England…
Dentistry
The business of biofilm – part one
Biofilm is not just a clinical issue; it’s a business one. Its effective management can drive better patient outcomes –…
Business
UK rapper supports children’s oral health scheme
Rapper Professor Green has teamed up with the NHS to launch a competition for primary schools to encourage healthy toothbrushing…
Dentistry
‘Turkey teeth’ treatment: employer found liable for sick pay during procedure
A company in Northern Ireland was forced to pay sick leave to an employee while she travelled for and recovered…
Cosmetic Dentistry
How will the ‘devolution revolution’ affect dentistry?
Neil Carmichael explains how the government’s devolution plans to decentralise power will impact the dental profession. In December 2024 Angela…
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Kick start 2025: the benefits of moving to the cloud with Dentally
As we step into 2025, many dental practices are looking for ways to set themselves up for success in the…
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BDA elects new General Dental Practice Committee chair
‘A make or break moment for NHS dentistry’: Shiv Pabary has been elected the new chair of the British Dental…
Dentistry
Lab-grown ‘replacement teeth’ successfully implanted into jaws
Scientists have successfully grown human-like replacement teeth in a lab setting and implanted them into the mouths of miniature pigs.…
Dentistry
Will 2025 be an economic disaster for the dental sector?
As financial pressures grow, Neel Kothari warns that neither NHS nor private dentistry is immune to rising costs and reduced…
Business
A week in the life of a dental academic and BADT chair
Joanne Bowles shares a week in her life as a dental academic and secretary and chair elect for the British…
Dentistry
PortmanDentex Leadership Conference: shaping our future
The PortmanDentex Leadership Conference provided a platform for empowering clinicians and colleagues to take themselves and their practices to the…
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News you’ve missed this week – 8 February 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Oral bacteria impacts brain health, study finds
Bad bacteria from the mouth can damage the brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new…
Dentistry
The art of reflection
Umair Afzal discusses how reflection can foster self-awareness, reduce burnout and enhance professional growth for young dentists. Since high school,…
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More than 100 patients queue for NHS dental access at Bristol practice
A dental practice in Bristol drew a queue of more than 100 people as it announced it would be taking…
Dentistry
A day in the life of an orthodontic therapist
Chrystal Sharp walks through a day in the life of an orthodontic therapist, highlighting her responsibilities and role in the…
Dentistry
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