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Building on a successful conversion from NHS to private dentistry with Ant Davies

Are you considering a move from NHS to private dentistry? In this episode of The Business of Dentistry Podcast, Ant…

NHS to Private

Feeling SAD? Tackling seasonal affective disorder in dentistry

Jenny Durkin explores the impact of seasonal affective disorder on dental professionals – what does the term mean, how can…

Dentistry

A new conversation: North of England Dentistry Show launches 2026 programme 

The rate of change in dentistry has never been higher – which is why the 2026 North of England Dentistry…

Dentistry

Dentistry’s Next Top Digital Dentist: the journey so far

Sheena Tanna, winner of Dentistry’s Next Top Digital Dentist, shares how her journey has ‘exceeded expectations’ and caught the attention…

AI & technology

Six ways to use psychology to improve oral health compliance

Syeda Amera Hussaini explores the psychology behind clean teeth and how an understanding of this can improve patients’ oral health…

Dentistry

Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to childhood caries

Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies in…

Dentistry

Experts to design quieter dental drills to reduce dental anxiety

Experts are designing a dental drill that minimises noise without compromising efficiency as research shows its a key source of…

Patient management

How to take the fear out of oral surgery 

Kaila Girvan rethinks the patient experience in private practice to prevent and address fear surrounding oral surgery. Let’s face it,…

Patient management

2026 ready: the AI-powered roadmap for dental marketing success

Join David Nelkin on 9 December at 7pm as he explains an AI-powered roadmap for dental marketing success in 2026.…

Marketing

Dentist erased after hitting child patient on head

A dentist has been removed from the register after it was proved that he hit the head of a child…

Dentistry

Overseas registration exam: a solution to dental workforce challenges

Jeff Sherer, owner of The Dental Design Studio, explains why those who pass the overseas registration exam (ORE) can help…

Dentistry

Optimising outcomes with digital indirect bonding: tips and techniques

Join Josh Rowley on 8 December at 7pm as he discusses tips and techniques for optimising outcomes with digital indirect…

Cosmetic Dentistry

What are the motivations for NHS dentistry in England?

Early career ideals may draw dentists into the NHS – but building pressure around the NHS contract and finances are…

Dentistry

Aura’s guide to infection control in dental practice

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is essential for protecting the health of patients, staff, and visitors, and it is a…

Dentistry

NHS dentists: how to get what you want from practice life

Tracy Webb shares her advice for NHS dentists who are struggling to find fulfilment in everyday practice life. Despite the…

NHS to Private

How to attract new patients to your squat practice

What makes patients choose your practice over a competitor’s? Kunal Thakker shares his roadmap for attracting new patients as a…

Business

Why reforming the ORE would benefit NHS dentistry

‘A fairer system would not only help candidates like me but also benefit the NHS and patients’ – we hear…

Dentistry

Why I wouldn’t change my disability: lessons in resilience from a Paralympian

Are you navigating clinical pressures or day-to-day challenges in your dental practice? Paralympic table tennis player Jack Hunter-Spivey joins us…

Business

Scotland announces new chief dental officer

Gillian Leslie has been appointed the new chief dental officer (CDO) for Scotland, it has been announced. Dr Leslie will…

Dentistry