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NHS staffing crisis a ‘serious risk’ to safety of patients, report finds

The NHS is facing ‘the greatest workforce crisis’ in its history, posing a serious risk to patient and staff safety.…

Dentistry

The Eco Dentist – minimal intervention oral care and sustainability

This month Davinder Raju, the Eco Dentist explores how prevention, minimal intervention treatment, and using less resources is important for…

Private Practice

A contemporary approach to composite colour matching dilemma

Join Dr Gökhan Dokumacigil’s webinar on composite colour matching on Thursday 28 July at 7pm. In clinical practice, one of…

Orthodontics

Clinical Dentistry Awards 2022 – the finalists

The time is finally here – we can now reveal the full list of this year’s finalists for the Clinical…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week – 23 July 2022

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem – here’s what happened over the past seven days… Government announces…

Dentistry

Align GP Growth Summit 2022 – ‘there has never been a better time to be a dentist’

To hear about the bright future of dentistry and Align Technology’s digital innovation, Lucy Veal attended the Align GP Growth…

Dentistry

Dental inflation now stands at more than 11%, says new analysis

Inflation in dentistry now stands at more than 11%, according to new analysis from the profession. On average, lab bills…

Dentistry

Irish Dentistry Awards 2022 – the finalists

With the Irish Dentistry Awards fast approaching, here’s the shortlist for 2022.  The 2022 Irish Dentistry Awards will take place…

Dentistry

Communication and neuro-linguistic programming in dentistry

Blanche Kadjo discusses neuro-linguistic programming and how it can improve the dentist-patient relationship. A person’s emotional environment has a considerable…

Dentistry

Pay rise for dentists in the armed forces ‘absurd and unjust’

Dentists and doctors in the armed forces ‘have been penalised for their military status’ as new salary increases fall short…

Dentistry

Transform your business – helping to grow your dental practice

Jit Vaghela talks about the ‘transformational’ impact Henry Schein had on the growth of the Smile Clinic Group. Hi I’m…

Dentistry

A Dental Student’s Guide to…Le Fort fractures

This month, Hannah Hook explores Le Fort fractures, including classifying each one and the best treatment option for the patient.…

Young Dentist

‘Too little and too late’ – reactions to the NHS dental contract changes

Yesterday, the government announced the first significant changes to the dental contract since its introduction – here is what is…

Dentistry

Straight Talking Orthodontics – an introduction to static occlusal goals

In the first of the brand new column ‘Straight Talking Orthodontics’, Dr Shivani Patel discusses the ideal targets for achieving…

Orthodontics

NHS staff pay rise – salary increase will ‘worsen dental workforce crisis’

The latest pay rise for NHS dentists ‘will only accelerate the workforce crisis’ by forcing dentists to reconsider their future…

Dentistry

Disability Pride Month – three tips to improve your social media accessibility

Hazel Woodward offers three easy changes you can make to improve the accessibility of your dental practice’s social media for…

Dentistry

Government announces ‘significant change’ to dental contract

This morning, the NHS announced the first significant change to its dental contract in 16 years since its introduction, including…

Dentistry

Do you have the right people on your team?

Is someone on your team under-performing? Jamie Morley on the importance of making changes, having the right people and assessing…

Dentistry

Practice Makes Perfect – it’s not yet lights out for dentistry

In the latest Practice Makes Perfect, Nigel Jones discusses the importance of focusing on the positives in dentistry and why…

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