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Covert surveillance will be used ‘sparingly’ in investigations, says GDC
The GDC has released new legal and ethical framework on the use of covert surveillance during fitness to practise investigations. The…
Dentistry
Advice from the Dental Practice Accelerator mentors
With the Dental Practice Accelerator programme in full swing, Hannan Saleem gives an insight into the journey, and shares the…
Dentistry
Mastering communication as a dental professional
Umair Afzal shares his strategies for clear and precise communication, explaining why it’s crucial for dental professionals. It’s a familiar…
Dentistry
AI uses tongue colour to detect illness with 98% accuracy
An AI computer algorithm that analyses the colour of the human tongue to diagnose diseases such as diabetes has been…
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‘The Apprentice changed my life’: Paul Midha reflects on making the final five
As The Apprentice wins Best Reality Competition Show, we hear from this year’s final five participant Paul Midha about how…
Dentistry
From chaos to clarity: structuring the TCO role
This month, Tracie Barnett shares her guide to ensuring a TCO (treatment coordinator) role is well-structured and effective. Treatment coordinators…
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Awards confidential – Start Smiling Dental Practice
FMC events director Leanna Ellis visits Tom and Tony from Start Smiling Dental Practice to hear about their journey into…
Dentistry
Cannabis use linked to head and neck cancer
Cannabis use makes you up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users, according to…
Dentistry
Is your dental practice profitable?
The numbers aren’t adding up anymore: Chris Barrow discusses why dental practice owners are seeing diminishing cash flow and profitability.…
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Majority want new tax on producers of ultra-processed food
The majority of people in the UK want new taxes on companies producing ultra-processed and junk food. This is according…
Dentistry
UK healthcare visa applications fall by 82%
Nearly 3,000 visa applications for health and social care work were submitted in July 2024 – an 82% decrease from…
Dentistry
Record number of UK adults using vapes
The number of UK adults who use vapes has reached its highest levels since 2017, according to new figures. This…
Dentistry
Introducing the DRMR Mentorship Programme
Manrina Rhode shares the details of her brand new DRMR Mentorship Programme, including what to expect and how to get…
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What no one tells you about buying a dental practice
Your practice offer is accepted – now what? Kaival Patel shares essential advice on how to successfully navigate the process…
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Clinical negligence is ‘crying out for reform’
The government needs to address the ‘unsustainable’ cost of clinical negligence cases, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The organisation…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 10 August 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Why attend the 2024 Dentistry Scotland Show?
Considering attending the 2024 Dentistry Scotland Show? Discover all the reasons why it’s worth your visit here. The 2024 Dentistry…
Dentistry
AI for patient care supported by three quarters of NHS staff
More than three quarters of staff surveyed were in favour of using AI for patient care, while 81% also supported…
AI & technology
Organisation charts: a vital practice management tool
Lisa Bainham explains the value of organisation charts as a tool for dental practice managers and the wider team. An…
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