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Kevin Lewis – lies, damned lies and statistics (and the internet)

It may or may not be true that everything you read (or post) on a website or social media is…

Dentistry

Decon Pete – hints and tips for purchasing washer disinfectors

This month, Decon Pete outlines everything you need to know when buying washer disinfectors and how to choose the right…

Dentistry

Leadership: it’s not about you, it’s about them

Bhavna Doshi discusses her new book, which draws on extensive experience of the intersection between dentistry and business to explain…

Dentistry

Dentures shouldn’t be feared – tips for improving your denture work

Many people find dentures to be a challenging part of their work. But since they aren’t going away for the…

Dentistry

High Court overturns GDC decision to erase dentist

The High Court has found that NHS regulations do not forbid ‘top-up’ fees, after the GDC struck off a dentist.…

Dentistry

Dental Business Coach – Bargains and buyers: all that glitters is not gold

There has been a lot of talk recently about both acquiring and selling struggling practices. This month, Chris Barrow separates…

Private Practice

Dan, Wayne and Sunil in conversation – interproximal reduction for GDPs

Join Dan Shaffer, Wayne Hirschowitz and Sunil Hirani as they discuss interproximal reduction for GDPs on Wednesday 17 May at…

Orthodontics

90 seconds with… Amit Patel

Dentistry speaks with Amit Patel about his passion for general dentistry, examining dog’s teeth, and the joy (or pain?) of…

Dentistry

Diabetes-related deaths up by 7,000 a year

Diabetes UK is calling for ‘urgent action’ after its new report revealed the ‘catastrophic impact’ of the state of diabetes care…

Oral health

Dental Practice Accelerator – ‘this isn’t the end, it’s the start’

Tamara Milanovic spoke with winners of the Dental Practice Accelerator, Jay and Kin Parekh, as well as mentor Justin Leigh,…

Private Practice

Spotlight on dental hygienists

The need for improvements in the nation’s oral health has never been more urgent. Dentistry speaks with a group of…

Oral health

Has the GDC become too close to NHS England?

Neel Kothari discusses the ‘several issues’ that the General Dental Council (GDC) versus Williams case raised, and questions whether it…

Columnists

Ironing out the Creases – what not to do in facial aesthetics marketing

This month, Shaadi Manouchehri discusses the laws surrounding the marketing of facial aesthetics treatments, including Botox, and explains some key…

Aesthetic dentistry

An ‘inspiring’ opportunity for young children to gain public speaking and sales skills

Dental practice management and sales training coach, Ashley Latter, recently put on a course to help coach young children in…

Dentistry

Start your Spark journey with Dr Teki Sowdani

  Build your confidence and start your journey with the Spark Clear Aligner system on a two-day course led by…

Orthodontics

What now for the NHS?

Is there a future for NHS dentistry? Practice Plan’s sales and marketing director, Nigel Jones, offers his views following the…

NHS to Private

When two become one – creating the business of my dreams

From lockdown to luxury, Sara Al-Naher explains the story behind Twoth Dental + Facial Aesthetics, including how she combined two…

Private Practice

Dentistry Scotland Show – one month to go!

With just one month to go until the Dentistry Scotland Show, spaces are filling up very quickly. Find out what’s…

Dentistry Scotland

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 6 May 2023

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

Dentistry