Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 4 May 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… ‘Biological sex…

Dentistry

What do dentists say? – patients contract HIV after receiving ‘vampire facials’

Dentists with a special interest in facial aesthetics have spoken out following the news that multiple patients contracted HIV after…

Aesthetic dentistry

‘Shaping a more inclusive future’ – the Black Dental Network Excellence Conference 2024

Gaby Bissett describes the highlights of this year’s Black Dental Network Excellence Conference – and why the group is only just…

Dentistry

Decontamination practices for maintaining a clean dental practice

Ron Brown provides dental infection prevention guidelines to implement a clean and sterile environment for patients and staff. On average,…

Dentistry

Walking towards wellness: Walk & Talk 4 Dentistry 2024

Introducing the Walk & Talk 4 Dentistry campaign – helping dental teams prioritise their mental health through walking this May.…

Dentistry

Insulin shortages causing ‘significant anxiety’ for diabetics

Shortages of insulin are causing supply issues for type 1 diabetics in the UK, the Department of Health and Social…

Dentistry

Private dentistry – letting patients know the true cost of treatment

Practice Plan sales and marketing director Nigel Jones speaks to dentist Lauren Harrhy about the current challenges dentists are encountering…

Dentistry

A new dawn for child-friendly dental care

Libi Al Muzian shares her journey in building Sunrise Dental Clinic – a pioneering paediatric dental practice which specialises in…

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Happy National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day!

Today we’re celebrating National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, a day dedicated to the invaluable contributions of dental hygienists…

Dentistry

Rising cases of root caries – are you prepared?

GC discusses the widespread issue of root caries in older patients and presents three steps to root caries management. The 2021…

Dentistry

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Software of Excellence: your trusted partner in practice success

Software of Excellence explains how its solutions can provide the tools and support that your practice needs to thrive. In…

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‘Biological sex matters’, says NHS Constitution proposal

The government has proposed updates to the NHS Constitution, including changes to the process of requesting same-sex wards and care.…

Dentistry

What does the profession think of the smoking ban?

Dental professionals respond to the news that MPs have voted in favour of the tobacco and vapes bill which will…

Dentistry

Mental health sufferers could lose sickness benefits

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could remove a disability benefit for some mental health sufferers in an effort to tackle the…

Dentistry

Tepe expands oral care range with new hydrating mouthwash and hydrating mouth gel

Hear from Mike Lewis, a professor in oral medicine, about how TePe helps to tackle dry mouth discomfort by providing…

Dentistry

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The impact of social media on aesthetic dentistry

This month, Manrina Rhode discusses how she utilises social media to benefit her aesthetic dentistry business. Today, I want to…

Aesthetic dentistry

Additive in ultra-processed foods linked to diabetes, study says

A study into the impact of additive emulsifiers in ultra-processed foods found a correlation with an increased risk of developing…

Dentistry

Leading the way for dental nurses

Bupa Dental Care continues to lead the way for dental nurses through its market-leading reward and performance proposition.  Dental nursing…

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Free whitening on all new cases with Smilelign and Boutique

S4S explains why the new Smilelign is a great clear aligner option for dentists, including free end-of-treatment whitening and retention.…

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