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GDC delays have a human cost, the DDU shows

After a review into the GDC’s fitness to practise processes, the DDU has urged the GDC to improve its delays.…

Dentistry

Dentistry Census – what does the cost of living crisis mean for dental nurses?

We recently shared the Dentistry Census statistics on pay and earnings within the profession. Here, we look at what this…

Dental Nursing

Dentistry’s past, present and future with veteran Michael Watson – part two

Nigel Jones talks to stalwart of the profession, Michael Watson, about the future of the profession and his views on what…

NHS to Private

The Mindset Expert – change your life with a successful side hustle

What are the benefits of a side hustle? This month, Mahmood Mawjee, the Mindset Expert discusses how you can get…

Private Practice

Treating stage IV periodontitis – the latest EFP guideline

David Herrera discusses the latest European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) guideline on treatment of stage IV periodontitis. Professor David Herrera…

Oral health

How rising interest rates will affect dentists

As inflation gets higher, Maaz Sadiq simplifies what recessions and increased interest rates really mean and the impact they will…

Dentistry

Irish Dentistry Show – your chance to see Gemma Forsythe

Catch Gemma Forsythe at the Irish Dentistry Show as she discusses people-centred care for patients with additional needs in general…

Dental Nursing

The four Cs of the treatment buying cycle – conversation

This month, Bhavin Bhatt discusses the importance of conversation in the Invisalign buying cycle and the best ways to communicate…

Orthodontics

We’re sugared out

With increasing levels of sugar found in all our food, it’s time we took a stand. Here, Dentistry launches its…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry at breaking point, BBC study reveals

‘Years of chronic neglect’: a comprehensive investigation by the BBC has revealed that nine out of 10 NHS dental practices…

Dentistry

Stop, collaborate and listen – the dental landscape in Ireland

Gary Nelson, area manager for Practice Plan in Ireland, discusses the dental landscape in Ireland and the challenges the profession…

Dentistry

How the contract changes will affect the lab world

Julian English discusses the lack of regard for dental laboratories and technicians in the recent changes to the NHS dental…

Laboratory

Decon Pete – don’t overlook the basics in IPC

IPC standards are crucial for patient and staff safety, but sometimes they can be overlooked on a busy day. This month,…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week – 6 August 2022

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem – here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental X-rays…

Dentistry

GDC consultation: plans over the next three years

In his first dental media appearance, we speak to Lord Toby Harris about the latest GDC consultation focusing on its…

Dentistry

Straight to the Point – the impact of thumb sucking on teeth

Dr Saba Qureshi discusses the impact of thumb sucking on teeth, how dentists can help patients break sucking habits, and…

Orthodontics

Moving into the aesthetics industry – what are my training options?

Dr Vishnu Nathan discusses the benefits of aesthetics within dentistry and how clinicians can make sure you get the right…

Aesthetic dentistry

‘I feel your pain’: Rishi Sunak on his seven fillings and plans to reform dentistry

  In last night’s Sky News Tory leadership debate, Rishi Sunak revealed he has seven fillings after drinking too much…

Dentistry

Real Good Dental makes strategic investment in Enamel Dental Group

Real Good Dental (‘RGD’) has announced it has made a strategic investment in the Enamel Dental Group. Since it was…

Dentistry