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The thriving Mismile community

After an inspiring day with over 430 delegates, we report back from the recent Mismile conference to find out why…

Dentistry

Would a smoking ban and fruit juice tax improve oral health?

George Osborne has called for a smoking ban and to extend the sugar tax to fruit juices. But what does…

Health & research

Nursing matters – caring for stroke survivors

To mark Stroke Awareness Month this May, Gemma Forsythe explains how dental professionals can adapt the patient experience for stroke…

Dental Nursing

Dentistry’s biggest questions answered

Are you struggling to recruit and retain good staff? Are you thinking about leaving the NHS and moving into private…

Dentistry

SMOP smart licence – the no commitment introduction to using SMOP

Join Emma Downing on Thursday 11 May 2023 at 7pm as she discusses SMOP smart license – the no commitment…

Dentistry

George Osborne calls for smoking ban and fruit juice tax

Ex-chancellor George Osborne has urged the government to implement new public health interventions to reduce obesity and cancer. George Osborne…

Oral health

Straight to the point – buccal corridors: who cares?

This month, Saba Qureshi covers the topic of buccal corridors, asking whether they truly should be addressed through orthodontics. The…

Orthodontics

Direct ceramic restorations with VOCO’s Admira Fusion range

Join Michael Gow on Wednesday 10 May at 7pm as he discusses direct ceramic restorations with VOCO’s Admira Fusion range.…

Dentistry

‘Hundreds’ of people queue for NHS dentist

After a dental practice in Norfolk announced it would be taking on new NHS patients, hundreds of people were reportedly…

Dentistry

Millions of children have not seen an NHS dentist in last year

The BDA has warned that the oral health of children is set to worsen following new research highlighting the lack…

Dentistry

Your guide to replacing the NHS pension scheme

Wesleyan Financial Services’ team of Specialist Financial Advisers share what you need to consider in order to replace this gold-standard…

NHS to Private

Amit Patel on getting the chop for charity

‘I don’t know how girls do it!’: Amit Patel, president of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), discusses the upcoming…

Implant dentistry

Boost morale by restoring confidence in GDC

John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), explains the impact of a government inquiry on professional morale. Fears…

Dentistry

Dental Therapy Explained – the financial benefit of a dental therapist

This month, Cat Edney discusses how a dental therapist can enhance your practice from a business and financial perspective.  It…

Oral health

Diary zoning – is it time to go back to basics?

As practices are struggling to meet patient demand for appointments, Practice Plan regional support manager, Deborah Bell, explains how diary…

Dentistry

Private Dentistry Awards: clear vision

Clear Dentistry is no stranger to winning awards, but it still feels as surprising and exciting as the first time.…

Dentistry

How to be a great boss and do good

Mark Topley explores what it means to be a great boss, and to lead a productive, happy team and a sustainable,…

Dentistry

Private Dentistry Awards: breaking the glass ceiling

Chiggs Patel talks diversity in dentistry, the benefits of applying to the Private Dentistry Awards, and how he felt when…

Dentistry

Dentistry Scotland Show – everything you need to know about the CPD Theatre

For the first time, this year’s Dentistry Scotland Show will have a theatre dedicated to GDC recommended CPD topics –…

Dentistry