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‘Inclusivity is in our DNA’ – Bupa Dental Care and people-first dentistry

Gaby Bissett speaks to Bupa Dental Care’s UK general manager, Mark Allan, as he marks 12 months in his role…

Dentistry

Anju’s transformation from surviving in the NHS to thriving in private practice

Anju Jairath explains how transitioning from NHS to private practice with the support of Practice Plan brought back her love…

NHS to Private

Do you really trust your team?

Ashley Byrne reveals some hard truths about the real meaning of trust and the ‘incalculable’ benefits of having a team…

Business

The true value of employee wellbeing

Ritesh Aggarwal explores the many benefits of prioritising team wellbeing for practices that commit to taking it seriously. In 2019/20,…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 21 October 2023

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

Dentistry

Keeping your ceramicist in the loop

This month, Manrina Rhode stresses the importance of communicating effectively with your ceramicist as an aesthetic dentist – from shade…

Aesthetic dentistry

Obesity rates drop among primary school children, statistics show

New statistics show obesity prevalence among four and five year olds in reception classes fell below 10% in 2022/23. Statistics published yesterday…

Dentistry

Over 40s should be offered NHS menopause checks, MPs say

The Menopause All-Party Parliamentary Group have said that  ‘menopause checks’ should be offered as part of the NHS health check…

Health & research

Bad management leads to one in three UK workers quitting, says survey

Bad managers and toxic work culture are causing one in three UK workers to quit their job. This is according…

Dentistry

Getting started with 3D printing

Join Mark Barry on Thursday 26 October at 7pm as he discusses getting started with 3D printing – sign up…

AI & technology

Navigating baby loss in dentistry and beyond: a personal perspective

Nikki McPherson opens up about her own struggles with pregnancy loss and why it is an important topic to consider…

Dentistry

Creating confidence in dental therapy

This month, Cat Edney discusses the concept of confidence – how can practices encourage dental therapists to feel confident and…

Columnists

Whole tooth regeneration with stem cells ‘a realistic aim’, study finds

A new study has evaluated the potential uses of stem cells in dental treatment, including regeneration of bone, soft tissue…

Dentistry

The Dental Industry Awards 2023 finalists

Introducing this year’s finalists for the Dental Industry Awards 2023 – check to see if you made the list! Now in…

Dentistry

Five reasons why your intraoral scanner should be your best friend

Tracie Barnett discusses why an intraoral scanner is an integral piece of equipment for your dental practice. Intraoral scanning is…

AI & technology

Flint House Dental from the ground up

David and Trusha Carr share the story of how Flint House Dental came to be, and the hurdles they have…

Business

Domestic abuse: is it any of our business in dentistry?

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Gemma Forsythe talks to Preetee Hylton about the signs of domestic abuse and…

Columnists

The Private Dentistry Awards 2023 finalists

Here it is – the list of finalists for the Private Dentistry Awards 2023. Check to see if you made…

Dentistry

Meet the Laboratory editorial board panel

Get to know the friendly faces Laboratory’s Lab Experts panel, bringing expertise, skill and experience from every corner of the…

Dentistry