Dentistry

Chocolate halves the risk of gum disease, study says

Researchers found that antioxidants from cocoa beans found in dark chocolate were linked to a 54% lower risk of gum…

Dentistry

Tooth pain searches show 460% rise from 2010

Google search data shows that internet searches for ‘tooth pain’ have increased by 460% in the UK since June 2010.…

Dentistry

Kevin Lewis: Blind spots and unlevel playing fields

The law of unintended consequences is alive and well, Kevin Lewis discovers, as he explores the complexities surrounding the proposed…

Dentistry

Health secretary discusses contract reform with dental leaders

The health secretary Wes Streeting today met with dental leaders to begin negotiations on the NHS dental contract. He also…

Dentistry

How can the new government save NHS dentistry?

Following Labour’s general election win, Ben Atkins calls for the new government to consult the profession on NHS dentistry reform.…

Dentistry

Smooth your amalgam phase-down with practical alternatives

As amalgam is phased out in the EU and beyond, Kent Express suggests some alternatives which will give the same…

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The rise and rise of AI in dentistry

Luke Hutchings discusses how AI in dentistry has become a part of everyday working life within the profession and predicts…

AI & technology

How to manage patient expectations in the dental practice

Lesley Taylor explains how managing patient expectations can be hugely important in achieving a satisfactory outcome. Ideally, dental professionals and…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 6 July 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

Dentistry Awards 2024: last call for technicians, CDTs and labs

Calling all dental technicians, clinical dental technicians (CDTs) and dental labs: the final entry deadline for the 2024 Dentistry Awards…

Dentistry

Labour win the UK general election – the dental profession reacts

Keir Starmer has led the Labour Party to a landslide win this general election – we speak to dental professionals…

Dentistry

What does a Labour government mean for dentistry?

For the first time in 14 years, the UK has a change in government. But what will a Labour government…

Dentistry

How Shilpa Shah is creating a legacy – and a brighter future

Dental Sky explains how Shilpa Shah balances compassionate care with environmental sustainability to shape a bright future for dentistry. Shilpa…

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Infectious diseases update – what dental practices need to know now

Join Pat Langley on Wednesday 10 July at 7pm as she discusses infectious diseases update – what dental practices need…

Dentistry

Do women in dentistry still face barriers?

Last week, we asked the profession if women in dentistry still face barriers – find out what was said… Dentistry’s…

Dentistry

Australia bans sale of vapes outside pharmacies

The Australian government has restricted the sale of vapes so they can only be legally bought from pharmacies in a…

Dentistry

An insightful evaluation of an intraoral scanner

Chifan Tai discusses his experience of a digital dentistry workflow using the new Medit i900 intraoral scanner. As a Cerec…

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Avoiding complaints – a guide for practice managers

Julian Perry shares some helpful tips for preventing complaints against practice managers, nurses and receptionists. Since the return to work…

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General election 2024: John Makin calls for ‘measured solutions’ in dentistry

John Makin, head of the DDU, explains some of the take away points of this election and what he would…

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