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Calls for GDC to retain in-person hearings

Holding all GDC hearings remotely would disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation, says the Dental Defence…

Dentistry

‘Huge positive implications’ – tobacco use declining worldwide

With tobacco use on the decline across the globe, we hear about the significant impact this will have on the…

Dentistry

Ban on disposable vapes could have ‘unintended consequences’, say experts

The number of adults using vapes has increased by more than 4.5% in two years, new research has found.  The…

Dentistry

Early interceptive orthodontic treatments for GDPs

Join Steffen Decker on Wednesday 31 January at 7pm as he discusses early interceptive orthodontic treatments for GDPs. Steffen Decker…

Orthodontics

New gastric balloon obesity treatment keeps 95% of weight off

A new weight loss system using a gastric balloon contained within a pill is now being administered by the NHS.…

Dentistry

‘Visioning’ your best year yet

As 2024 kicks off, Nadia Ahmed discusses why visioning and goal setting is key to staying positive and motivated this…

Columnists

‘Feelings of humiliation and panic’ – why the GDC’s approach to deadlines needs to change

We hear from a practice owner who explains why the current approach to ARF deadlines is having an ‘irreversible’ impact…

Dentistry

‘Size doesn’t matter’ – BDA casts doubt on government promises

The government’s promises of a ‘big package of change’ for NHS dentistry have been received with scepticism from the dental…

Dentistry

Plant-based eating and dentistry – adapting to a changing world

As we celebrate Veganuary, Dr Bijal Sisodia-Shah and Dr Keval Shah explain how dental professionals can navigate questions from patients…

Dentistry

The many benefits of follow-up systems

Treatment coordinator Tracie Barnett discusses how to create an effective follow-up system, and why they are ‘crucial’ for patients and…

Columnists

Revolutionising dental pay: the case for annual salaries over hourly rates

  Lucie Simic calls for annual salaries in dentistry, and discusses why this shift would boost job satisfaction, professionalism, and…

Business

Calls made to reform overseas registration exam in dentistry

Calls are being made for urgent reform to the overseas registration exam to help boost the dental workforce. The Association…

Dentistry

Perio made easy: implementing ‘Healthy Gums Do Matter’ into primary care settings

Join Shazad Saleem on Tuesday 30 January at 7pm as he discusses perio made easy: implementing ‘Healthy Gums Do Matter’…

Oral health

Business planning for success

The strategic blueprint: Eleanor and Emily Pittard discuss how to make an effective business plan that will be a powerful…

Business

European Parliament’s amalgam ban: views from the dental profession

As the European Parliament votes to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the UK dental profession has shared its…

Dentistry

The GDC and the High Court – a dentist’s considerations

As the GDC hits the headlines once again, Simon Thackery wonders if this is the only road the regulator has…

Dentistry

Six Nations to use concussion-detecting mouthguards

Players in the forthcoming Six Nations will wear smart mouthguards to detect head injuries that require off-field assessments. The technology…

AI & technology

‘Like a battlefield’ – dentist details volume of dental sepsis cases

The profession is warning of increased cases of dental sepsis amidst ongoing access problems in UK dentistry.  As part of…

Dentistry

Changes will continue – Nigel Jones looks towards the future of private practice

What does the future have in store for private dentistry? Nigel Jones considers recent trends and changes in UK dentistry…

NHS to Private