Dentistry

‘No light at the end of the tunnel’ – the challenges of dentistry’s overseas registration exam

International dentist Gauri Pradhan talks about the challenges of the overseas registration exam (ORE) and why it has to change. I…

Dentistry

Alcohol and drugs cause three million annual deaths, says WHO

Almost 5% of yearly deaths worldwide are caused by alcohol (2.6 million) and drugs (600,000) according to a new report…

Dentistry

‘Not just another number’ – why you should join Damira Dental Studios

Join Damira Dental Studios and become part of a high-performing team dedicated to exceptional patient care and professional growth. Join…

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Introducing Dentistry’s A-Z of sustainability

Are you confused by green jargon? Dentistry‘s guide to all of the commonly used terms around sustainability is here to…

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How has dentistry changed for LGBTQ+ professionals?

As Pride Month draws to a close, Anna Peterson reflects on how the dental profession has become more inclusive for…

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Becoming a carbon neutral dental practice is easier than you think

Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Patrick Ward presents a guide to helping your practice become carbon neutral…

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The future of NHS dentistry: we need an honest conversation

Practice Plan sales and marketing director Nigel Jones caught up with BDA chair Eddie Crouch to get his take on…

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Catch up with this week’s dental news – 29 June 2024

It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Is dentistry…

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Calls for ultra-processed food to have tobacco-style warning labels

As more evidence of the negative health impacts of ultra-processed food emerges, experts have called for public health campaigns to…

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The profession’s duty of care towards LGBTQ+ patients

Andrew Gilliver of the LGBT Foundation discusses supporting LGBTQ+ patients and staff, including how to ask the right questions and…

Dentistry

Nine in 10 practices falsely categorised as ‘accepting NHS patients’, says BDA

An investigation found that out of 100 practices categorised as accepting NHS patients, only 10 actually had capacity to do…

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General election 2024: the top talking points for dental professionals

Overwhelmed with the amount of information, opinions and debates surrounding the general election? We have pulled together some of the…

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Top tips for making a winning awards entry in dentistry

With three of FMC’s dental awards officially open for entries, hear directly from judges on what makes a winning awards…

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Worrying cycle of dental anxiety impacting family health, research finds 

New research from Bupa Dental Care has found that nearly half the population (44%) dread visiting the dentist and 76%…

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Success strategies in advanced whitening 2024

Join Linda Greenwall on Wednesday 3 July at 7pm as she discusses success strategies in advanced whitening 2024. This lecture…

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Future-proof your dental team: ask ‘who’, not ‘how’

Shifting your focus from ‘how’ to ‘who’ will build a dental practice where team members can thrive, says Lucie Simic.…

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Introduce a fee-per-item system, dentist tells next government

With less than two weeks to go until the 2024 general election, Nilesh Parmar offers his views on what the…

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Ian Trenholm to step down as CQC chief executive

Care Quality Commission (CQC) chief executive and board member Ian Trenholm has announced that he will step down at the…

Dentistry

Creating a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in the dental practice

Nick Coller discusses the significance of Pride Month and how dental practices can create a safe place for the LGBTQ+…

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