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GDC announces new rules for overseas registration

From this month, new rules for the registration of internationally-qualified dentists and dental professionals will come into force. The new…

Dentistry

March Budget 2024 – what does it mean for dentistry?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the budget for 2024 – here’s everything that dental professionals need to know. Jeremy Hunt…

Breaking news

Pipes, shisha and cigars on the rise in UK

The UK has seen an increase in the number of people who smoke non-cigarette tobacco, according to a report, prompting…

Dentistry

How practice owners can get the best life possible without running out of money – or time

Join Thomas Dickson on Tuesday 12 March at 7pm as he discusses how practice owners can get the best life…

Business

Tax on vapes ‘is not a good idea’, says expert

As chancellor Jeremy Hunt prepares to unveil the March budget today, an expert has said the rumoured tax on vape…

Dentistry

Will the new patient premium tackle the access crisis?

Experts from across the dental profession and government discuss their views on the new patient premium announced as part of…

Dentistry

Budget 2024: what could it mean for UK dentistry?

As the UK gears up for tomorrow’s budget, we take a look at what could possibly be included and what…

Dentistry

Young people who vape ‘more likely to suffer anxiety and loneliness’

Young people in Britain are more likely to suffer from anxiety and loneliness if they vape. This is according to…

Dentistry

A week in the life of a dental businesswoman

Anushika Brogan reveals what her weekly routine looks like and why she always carves out time for family, friends and…

Business

Obesity rate reaches one billion worldwide

The number of people suffering from obesity worldwide is now estimated to be over one billion, having quadrupled since 1990.…

Health & research

Refugee dentists call on government to let them help the NHS

Refugees in the UK are calling on authorities to allow them to help the NHS in the face of dental…

Dentistry

No need to feel guilty at leaving the NHS!

Many dentists feel guilty at the idea of transitioning from NHS to private, but there are other ways to give…

NHS to Private

Lighting the way: Align launches Itero Lumina scanner

Align Technology has unveiled its latest cutting-edge development to the profession in the shape of the Itero Lumina scanner.  The…

AI & technology

Does your dental team have fun?

Chris Barrow discusses why fun and motivational environments are key to creating a strong team and alleviating day-to-day pressures. For…

Business

North of England Dentistry Show 2024 – things to do

With just one week to go until the North of England Show, we have put together a list of all…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 2 March 2024

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

Dentistry

The business of whitening

Join Kiran Shankla on Thursday 7 March at 7pm as she discusses the business of whitening. The aim of this…

Dentistry

Ultra-processed foods linked to more than 30 health problems, review finds

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to 32 physical and mental health issues, according to a review. The review –…

Health & research

The power of ‘take 10’ breaks

Lucie Simic discusses how a weekly ten-minute break can improve productivity, boost morale and empower women – without compromising practice…

Business