Dentistry

NHS staff report exposure to pornographic images at work

One in 10 respondents to a survey of NHS staff said they had experienced sexual harassment, including being offered money…

Dentistry

Why friendship is so crucial in dentistry

Shruti Chopra explains why friendship is key when it comes to thriving in the field of dentistry. Dentistry is often…

Business

What is the solution to anxiety in the waiting room?

PPL PRS explains how music can be used to alleviate fear and anxiety in the dental practice to make your…

Dentistry

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The crucial role of persistence in customer follow-up

This month, Lucie Simic discusses going the extra mile to connect with patients. Just as was demonstrated when football manager…

Dentistry

Are dental nurses paid enough in the UK?

Last week, we asked the dental profession if dental nurses are paid enough in the UK – find out what…

Dentistry

Almost five million calls made to NHS dental helpline

Labour Party data shows that more than 4.7 million people have called the NHS 111 helpline for issues relating to…

Dentistry

ClearCorrect – an advanced aligner system

Join Carolina Brown and Sze Hwei Lim on Tuesday 16 April at 7pm as they discuss ClearCorrect – an advanced…

Dentistry

How to combat impostor syndrome

Gail Gazelle offers tips and strategies to help new dentists overcome self-doubt and find career confidence. If you’re anything like…

Dentistry

Deep caries management using bio-bulk procedure

Joseph Sabbagh discusses the benefits of bio-bulk procedure using the Biodentine system for maintaining pulp vitality. Introduction  The aim of…

Dentistry

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The importance of sufficient and precise information

Emily Pittard explains how important communication and information is for lab, patient and dentist, and why this inspired her to…

Clinical Dentistry

How can the dental team prevent the spread of STIs?

This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses the STIs you can spot during a check-up, their symptoms and how to approach the…

Columnists

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 6 April 2024

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

Dentistry

Water, biofilm and dental unit water lines: manage, monitor and maintain

Join Jenny Nixon on Thursday 11 April at 7pm as she discusses water, biofilm and dental unit water lines: manage,…

Dentistry

Researchers hope ‘lollipops’ could detect mouth cancer

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have received funding for a project to create mouth cancer-detecting lollipops. The flavoured lollipop…

Dentistry

EMS is on a mission to disrupt – with ‘no plans of slowing down’

It’s more than airflow: Dentistry’s Lucy Veal visits EMS HQ in Switzerland to explore the company’s journey so far and…

AI & technology

Dentistry Awards 2024 – advice and tips from one of its judges

Ever wondered how to make your practice stand out when applying for an award? Events director Leanna Ellis talks to…

Dentistry

Bridging the dental workforce gap with AI

Mike Barniv explains how staffing challenges can be addressed with technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). In an era where…

AI & technology

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Team expansion to manage business growth at PPD

Patient Plan Direct introduces the newest additions to its team of dedicated staff, hired to support the company’s unprecedented growth.…

Dentistry

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How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part two

Decon Pete discusses more simple changes dental practices can make to waste management to be more sustainable. Last month we…

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