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Oral health linked to brain health, study finds

A study has found that poor oral health can increase the risk of different brain issues, such as a stroke,…

Dentistry

Is your list half empty or half full?

This Christmas season, Chris Barrow asks which list you are going to live with for the next few weeks –…

Business

Could Labour’s proposal for reform save NHS dentistry?

Labour of love or just hard work? Dentistry puts Labour’s proposals for NHS reform under the microscope. The Labour Party…

Dentistry

Appliance Installation Services

The Significance of Specialist Device Setup When acquiring brand-new family devices lots of homeowners emphasis entirely on the functions and…

Aesthetic dentistry

Breaking down barriers to converting from NHS to private

In this podcast, Michelle Hardy from Practice Plan busts some common myths surrounding barriers to converting from NHS to private…

NHS to Private

How to overcome imposter syndrome

John McQueen shares four pieces of advice to help overcome imposter syndrome and discusses embracing growth is the perfect antidote.…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 2 December 2023

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

Dentistry

Remove groundless complaints to protect mental health, DDU urges

Healthcare regulators must remove groundless complaints to restore faith in regulation and safeguard mental health, the Dental Defence Union (DDU)…

Dentistry

Tackling stress and shortages in dental nursing

Give me a break! Gemma Forsythe discusses the many pressures of dental nursing, such as the inability to take breaks,…

Columnists

Dentists could address life-threatening illnesses at routine check-ups, study finds

According to new research, dental professionals who are trained to recognise signs of non-dental illnesses can significantly improve their patients’…

Dentistry

How to perform a head and neck cancer screening

The Mouth Cancer Foundation illustrates the screening protocol for dental professionals to carry out in the practice. When it comes…

Clinical Dentistry

Adapting to the season of change

With the changing of the seasons, this month Nadia Ahmed discusses how to navigate change and the importance of creating…

Dentistry

One third of oral health professionals offer preventative advice to patients, study says

Around one third (34%) of oral health professionals always offer preventative care advice to patients, according to new research. The…

Oral health

Why we need to talk about men’s mental health in dentistry

Nilesh Parmar explains why men’s mental health is such a crucial conversation to have in the high-pressured world of dentistry.…

Dentistry

Educating patients about mouth cancer

Nigel Carter highlights the role of patient education in mouth cancer prevention through the Oral Health Foundation’s latest research. Mouth…

Oral health

Dental marketing optimisation for every dental practice

From patient testimonials to online blogs, Shaz Memon provides 31 tips for perfecting the marketing of your dental practice.  1.…

Columnists

Occlusion success in restorative and aesthetic dentistry

Join Dominic Hassall on Wednesday 6 December at 7pm as he discusses occlusion success in restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Lack…

Dentistry

Dental nurse removed from register after missing CPD deadline by two hours

As part of our Saving Grace campaign, one dentist opens up about the impact the current regulation has had on…

Dentistry

The 2023 Dental Industry Awards – the winners

Last Thursday, the dental industry came together to celebrate excellence at the prestigious Dental Industry Awards – have a look…

Dentistry