Dentistry

Private Dentistry Awards 2025: finalists announced

FMC is delighted to share the Private Dentistry Awards shortlist for 2025 – congratulations to all of the finalists! The…

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What Britain’s ageing population means for the future of dentistry

From falling birth rates to rising living costs, Britain’s population trends are transforming the profession. David Willetts discusses what these…

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How working with a mentor helps overseas clinicians build confidence

Chantej Singh Bedi, clinician at mydentist Avalon House, Sunderland, shares his experience practising at mydentist as an overseas clinician, working…

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Feelings of shame a ‘potent treatment barrier’ for dental patients

New research has shed light on the ‘self-reinforcing shame spiral’ that causes patients to avoid seeking dental treatment. The study…

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Homeopathy in dentistry: enhancing patient health and wellbeing

Homeopathy, especially for acute conditions, is quick and easy to use within dentistry and can bring an increased sense of…

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What to do if you miss the grades to study dentistry

Have you missed the A level grades to study dentistry at university? Dakshita Goli explains your options, from resitting to…

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‘We’ve always done it this way’: breaking free from the status quo trap

Adrian Dray reports back from For the Doers, an event focused on breaking out of the status quo trap of…

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Finding community as a female dentist

Anne O’Donnell introduces The Female Dentist – a group dedicated to helping women in dentistry advance their careers and find…

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Overseas registration exam: petition launches to reform booking system

Dentistry has launched a petition calling for a priority booking system to be introduced for the overseas registration exam (ORE).…

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Everyday gestures matter: supporting colleagues’ mental health

To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2025, Elena Eu from Bupa reminds us that wellbeing is at…

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How female dental professionals are building connection and community 

Sisters Tejal and Nehal Doshi explain why they have set up a dedicated space for female dental professionals to connect…

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Ready for tomorrow: smarter growth starts in the cloud

Scalable systems, intelligent insights, confident decisions – these are the foundations of a future-ready dental practice, and Dentally is designed…

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Dentist erased after admitting to ‘racially-motivated’ emails to colleagues

A dentist who admitted to writing ‘inappropriate and racially-motivated’ comments about Indian dentistry has been erased from the register. The…

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From squat to group: how to scale up in practice ownership

Kunal Thakker explains how you can apply the success of a single-practice squat to scale up your dental business into…

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Dental training sharpens perception of facial beauty

Clinical dental training increases students’ ability to critically analyse smile and facial beauty, according to a new study. Dental students…

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Lunos Prophy Powders: gentle, effective cleaning with patient comfort

Lunos Gentle Clean and Perio Combi Prophy Powders combine effective biofilm and stain removal with minimal abrasivity – making them…

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Young people who experience divorce or abuse more likely to have dental fear

Young people who have experienced bullying, divorce, violence or abuse are significantly more likely to be anxious to visit the…

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Could nanotechnology transform restorative dentistry?

Tina Bhardwaj explores nanotechnology, a new development in dentistry with the potential to create more durable restorations. Imagine a world…

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Resilience: how to stay strong when dentistry gets tough

Challenges are inevitable but there are strategies that can help you to manage them – Dr Manrina Rhode explores the crucial…

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