Archives

Dental profession handpiece confusion

Last month FMC conducted the largest dental handpiece infection control survey ever undertaken. The results are in, and they make…

Dentistry

SDCEP to publish research into prevention of periodontal diseases

The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) is soon to publish research into the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases…

Dentistry Scotland

Implant Insights – ISQ devices: faff or functional?

In this month’s Implant Insights column, Morven McCauley assesses the use of ISQ devices, including their accuracy, cost and benefits.…

Dentistry

Will modest tinkering bring NHS dentistry back from the brink?

Iain Stevenson, head of dental at Wesleyan Financial Services, shares commentary on the NHS changes and announcement. In the words…

NHS to Private

‘Significant decline’ in number of dental graduates taking up foundation training

The dental profession is witnessing a ‘larger than usual’ decrease in the number of dental graduates accepting foundation training places.…

Young Dentist

Staying connected to our patients

Join Dr Teki Sowdani as he discusses staying connected to patients and providing aftercare on Thursday 4 August 2022 at…

Dentistry

Dentists on early Covid-19 frontlines report higher rates of depression

Dentists and dental hygienists who worked on early Covid-19 frontlines report higher symptoms of depression and anxiety. Between June 2020…

Dentistry

Total Orthodontics – the ins and outs of DIY orthodontics

This month, Richard Jones discusses DIY orthodontics, including the official rules and guidelines surrounding the treatment and the importance of…

Orthodontics

Making the change from NHS to private – if you build the plan, they will come

Dentist Runeel Joye converted his practice, Oh my Smile in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, from NHS to private in September 2021.…

NHS to Private

Disability Pride Month – how a cochlear implant changed my life in dentistry

Andrew Winters talks about the life-changing impact of his cochlear implant – both inside and outside of dentistry.  Please tell…

Dentistry

The dental perspective on summer holiday ‘meal deals’ for low-income families

Low-income families are being encouraged to take advantage of discounted supermarket cafe meal deals to feed their children over the…

Oral health

Contemporary Hygienist – navigating pressure in an isolated job

This month, Claire and Faye discuss how to cope with pressure in the changing, high-pressured environment of dental hygiene. The…

Dentistry

‘It’s like survivor’s guilt’ – one dentist on the emotional impact of the Russia-Ukraine war

Dentist Myroslav Goncharuk-Khomyn talks to Leo Jurkiw about the realities of life in western Ukraine and how he is contributing…

Dentistry

Dental reform consultation – CDO calls for responses from practices

The CDO is calling on practices to help shape the future NHS dentistry model by completing a survey on treatment…

Dentistry Scotland

Transform your business – the benefits of Software of Excellence

Jit Vaghela discusses the many advantages of adopting Software of Excellence and how it has helped the Smile Clinic Group.…

Dentistry

Aesthetic Dentistry Expert – ‘Turkey teeth’, Jack Fincham and the realities of discounted treatments

This month, Manrina Rhode, the Aesthetic Dentistry Expert, discusses ‘Turkey teeth’ and the reason why UK cosmetic treatment is more…

Aesthetic dentistry

DDU voices concerns following delays to GDC reform

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is both ‘disappointed’ and ‘frustrated’ after plans to reform healthcare regulators, including the GDC, are…

Dentistry

Disability Pride Month – meet the siblings working in healthcare with impaired hearing

‘We are no different to you’: Walid and Nada Hassoon, a dentist and junior doctor, share their experiences of working…

Dentistry

Last chance to sign up! Scan, plan and treat with Active Aligners

This is your last chance to sign up to tonight’s webinar! Join Dr Dan Shaffer, Dr Wayne Hirschowitz and Professor…

Dentistry