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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Kevin Lewis: when is a patient not a patient?
When is a patient not a patient? And how much does it matter? Kevin Lewis revisits the myths and controversies…
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Weight loss jabs to be restricted more tightly
Regulators will tighten eligibility criteria for weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Ozempic as part of a crackdown on…
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‘It makes brushing feel effortless’: putting a new product through its paces
We hear from four dental professionals on why the latest Philips 5000-7000 Series sonic toothbrush is delivering for their patients’…
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Be inspired – a three-decade career that began by chance
Selina Alexander is celebrating the 30th anniversary of beginning her career the dental industry. Here she reflects on three decades…
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High Court provides update on GDC suspension orders
The Court of Appeal has provided clarity on the interpretation of how immediate orders and substantive sanctions interact under the…
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Lung cancer in non-smokers on the rise
The number of lung cancer diagnoses amongst people who have never smoked is increasing globally, says the World Health Organization’s…
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My life-changing experience volunteering at a refugee camp
‘You wish you could do more’: dentist Farah Elnaqa shares the reality of providing dental care treatment in a refugee…
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More than 500,000 cancer patients face ‘dangerous delays’ to treatment
Experts have warned that ‘delays will cost thousands of lives’ as data shows that more than 500,000 UK cancer patients…
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Harnessing the power of saying no
Lisa Bainham explains why saying no is an essential part of balancing leadership and relationships as a dental practice manager.…
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To be or not to be self-employed
Sarah Buxton explains the processes that HMRC uses to determine employment status and discusses if it is worth being self-employed.…
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Lord Markham appointed British Fluoridation Society president
Nick Markham, Lord Markham CBE, has been announced as the new president of the British Fluoridation Society (BFS). Lord Markham…
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