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Toothbrushing linked to lower rates of pneumonia in hospitalised patients

Researchers have found that toothbrushing may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalised patients. A new study by investigators from…

Dentistry

How can orthodontic patients benefit from social media?

From allaying fears to sharing treatment options, Saba Qureshi discusses the huge potential social media has for patients – and…

Columnists

Are your dental new year resolutions ready?

As a new year approaches, are you considering what resolutions could be beneficial for you as a dentist? Ezgi Demir…

Business

Are side hustles worth the hassle?

Matt Everatt discusses what he has learned from his side hustles and how they can improve your mental health. What…

Business

‘The time for reform is now’ in Northern Ireland, says BDA

The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland has called for urgent reform and fair funding to secure the future of…

Dentistry

Can we trust social media?

Miranda Steeples considers the importance of professional organisations in the era of social media. In today’s digital age, where information…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 23 December 2023

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

Dentistry

What will 2024 bring to dental technology? 

Ashley Byrne discusses the trials and tribulations of 2023, and why he believes 2024 will be ‘the year of the…

AI & technology

Addressing the plight of Smile Direct Club employees

Following the Smile Direct Club closure, Del Kahya questions why the compassion and support shown to patients has not been…

Business

‘Any time is a good time to convert’ – advice from an NHS to private expert

Simon Gallier first transitioned a practice to private dentistry 30 years ago – here he shares some advice for those…

NHS to Private

Nine in 10 dental professionals received gift from patient in last year, survey reveals

Patients are thanking dental professionals with chocolate, flowers and even homegrown vegetables, a new survey has revealed.  Over the past…

Dentistry

GDC to introduce an ORE application processing fee following consultation

The General Dental Council (GDC) this week announced that it will introduce an ORE application processing fee ‘to ensure associated…

Dentistry

Calls for ‘common sense changes’ to CPD and registration in dentistry

Showing their support for Saving Grace, John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Tamsin Thomas, DDU solicitor,…

Dentistry

Six in 10 patients more likely to trust their dentist if they use AI, survey says

Recently released data shows that 59% of respondents would be more likely to take the treatment recommendation of their dentist…

AI & technology

NHS dentistry is at its ‘most perilous point’ in 75-year history

Four in five (82.8%) dental practices in England are not registering adult NHS patients, while 71.1% are not taking on…

Dentistry

The advantages of mentorship for treatment coordinators

Tracie Barnett discusses how a mentor can boost the confidence of treatment coordinators as a valuable resource for skill development.…

Columnists

NHS dentistry recovery plan expected in 2024, says Prime Minister

The government has said a recovery plan for NHS dentistry will be published in 2024 – but failed to commit…

Dentistry

GDC failed to meet all standards of ‘good regulation’, report finds

The General Dental Council (GDC) failed to meet standards for timeliness in both fitness to practise cases and registration processing.…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession

The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of  ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This…

Dentistry