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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…

NHS to Private

Men under 40 should not drink more than one shot of beer each day, says study

Drinking alcohol provides no health benefit in anybody under the age of 40, according to a new study. Men under…

Oral health

Dentistry Cribs – Beyond Dental

We’re kick starting a new Dentistry Cribs series with Beyond Dental in Leamington Spa with practice principal, Gareth McAleer. Beyond…

Oral health

Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch waits more than five months to fix chipped tooth

A Conservative leadership candidate revealed she is struggling to secure a dental appointment in a debate with her party rivals…

Dentistry

Haleon launches with purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity

Today, Haleon launches as an independent company 100% focused on consumer health, completing its demerger from GSK. The newly listed…

Dentistry

Do you have a website or marketing campaign you’re proud of? Apply for the Dental Industry Awards now!

If you have a website that you want to show off or are especially proud of your team, don’t forget…

Dentistry

Dentistry Census – treatment coordinator key for ‘time poor’ teams

In our latest article on the Dentistry Census, the profession explains how the role of a treatment coordinator is key…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week – 16 July 2022

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

Dentistry

‘Many have never visited a dentist before’ – hundreds of school children receive free oral health checks

‘Work that should last a lifetime’ – this morning Dental Wellness Trust visited a primary school suffering from poor oral…

Oral health

Financial planning: a must-do before you go on holiday

Before you head off on holiday, it might be time to do some financial planning, review your will, and ensure…

Dentistry

Dan and Wayne in conversation with the IDDA – scan, plan and treat with Active Aligners

Join Dr Dan Shaffer, Dr Wayne Hirschowitz and Professor Adam Nulty on 25 July at 7pm as they discuss scanning,…

Dentistry

Are printed occlusal splints worth your time? – part two

Andre Gaul RDT gives a step-by-step overview of the design and fabrication process of printed occlusal splints. In case you’re…

Laboratory

‘There’s a lot of stuff I didn’t know’: Love Island’s Jack Fincham on his ‘Turkey teeth’

Jack Fincham regrets getting ‘Turkey teeth’ and spoke out about the dangers of seeking popular treatments abroad. Jack Fincham –…

Dentistry

The Dental Lab Expert – going digital? Don’t undervalue what you offer

This month the Dental Lab Expert, Ashley Byrne, discusses why you shouldn’t undervalue your services when turning to digital technology. …

AI & technology

Dental tourism: nine in 10 dentists have treated patients who travelled abroad for treatment

More than 90% of dentists report that they have examined patients who had undergone dental treatment abroad.  In a new…

Dentistry

‘I believe we’ll pass through this dark period’ – the perspective of a dentist in Ukraine

Leo Jurkiw interviews Stella Benjaminova, the owner of a dental clinic in Ukraine, to hear about how they are surviving…

Dentistry

Dentistry Clinical Case Awards – last chance to submit your entry!

The Dentistry Clinical Case Awards are fast approaching – have you submitted your entry yet? The Dentistry Clinical Case Awards…

Dentistry

Oral Health Highlights – spotting skin lesions and oral cancer

This month Amber Ojak discusses how dental therapists and hygienists play a crucial role in the wider setting of healthcare,…

Oral health

Calling all dental professionals! – charity seeks volunteers to provide vital treatment to school children

A dental charity will provide vital dental health screenings free of charge to more than 250 children in the face…

Oral health