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Pay uplift for NHS dentists dubbed ‘unsustainable’

An overall contract uplift of 3.55% has been confirmed for NHS dentists in England, which experts have deemed a ‘real-terms…

Breaking news

Vision and strategy: the journey to practice ownership

From associate to award-winning owner – Zain Remy explains how perseverance and sticking to his vision laid the path to…

Business

Dentistry’s guide to AI in dentistry

AI in dentistry is being used ever more frequently by dental practitioners. That should come as little surprise; AI is…

Dentistry

Apple peel extract found to fight periodontal disease

A plant-derived compound found in apple peel has been proposed as an ‘alternative to antibiotics’ by a new study, which…

Dentistry

How can clinical hypnotherapy be used in dentistry?

Munir Ravalia discusses clinical hypnotherapy – what it is, how it works and its practical applications in dental settings. Dental…

Dentistry

GDPR and data protection – how safe is your practice?

Pat Langley explains the dangers practices can encounter with GDPR and data protection, and how they can stay safe. Safe…

Business

Final year at dental school: the unspoken challenges of being on the edge of graduation

Recent dental graduate Al Hussein Hamed opens up about what final year of dental school taught him – both as…

Dentistry

Elevating the patient journey from enhanced diagnosis to smile design

Join Elaine Halley on 23 September at 7pm as she demonstrates how the iTero Lumina scanner integrates into the patient…

Aesthetic dentistry

GDC publishes revised scope of practice guidance

Updated guidance on the scope of practice for clinical roles has been released by the General Dental Council (GDC). Published…

Dentistry

Dentistry’s guide to intraoral scanners

Introduction Scientific and technological breakthroughs have propelled dentistry into a new era, empowering clinicians to better diagnose and address oral…

Dentistry

Mediterranean diet linked to improved gum health

People in the UK whose food intake fit into the Mediterranean diet were found to have better gum health in…

Dentistry

A revolution in managing enamel caries with guided regeneration

Join Nik Sethi on 22 September at 7pm as he explains the benefits of guided enamel regeneration for managing early…

Dentistry

Dental training facilities expanded at University of Lancashire

Newly-expanded clinical dental teaching facilities will be used to train BDS students and overseas dentists looking to qualify in the…

Dentistry

Reigniting your passion as a dental therapist

With long days, tricky working relationships and high pressure, it can be hard to maintain your passion for dental therapy…

Columnists

Bridging the big pension gap: how dentists can safeguard their retirement

Discover how dentists can protect their retirement income and maintain lifestyle goals. Learn why early planning and tailored pension strategies…

NHS to Private

Calls made for Scottish Government-backed national dental labs

The dental practice sales market is buoyant in Scotland, with transaction levels rising and more entrepreneurial dentists keen to create…

Business

Dentistry’s Next Top Digital Dentist revealed!

Dentistry reveals the winner of its Next Top Digital Dentist competition and outlines the exciting journey to come. Dentistry is…

Dentistry

The crucial role of community dentistry in the UK

Nicola Milner, chief operating officer for Community Dental Services CIC (CDS), explains why community dentistry is a ‘vital component’ of…

Dentistry

From cleanings to clear aligners: a unified approach to practice management

Join Ellie Turner on 24 September at 7pm as she explains how Sensei Cloud can help create a unified approach…

Business