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Bruxism and the airway: what is the link?

Aoife Stack reviews the evidence to explore the connection between bruxism and airway instability from a dental perspective. According to…

Dentistry

Why hasn’t NHS dental reform happened yet?

Dental student Amirali Ziaebrahimi explores why delaying meaningful reform risks pushing NHS dentistry to the breaking point. We’ve all seen the…

NHS in crisis

Local dental marketing: seven proven strategies to attract more patients

Join David Nelkin on 13 August at 7pm as he introduces seven proven local dental marketing strategies designed to attract…

Business

Ethical marketing: what are your legal obligations?

How can you ensure that your practice stands out against the rest while remaining on the right side of the…

Business

From locum to Lesvos: my experience volunteering as a dental nurse

Dental nurse Karima Ewida shares how volunteering at a refugee camp in Lesvos reignited her passion for dentistry – and…

Dental Nursing

What to watch out for when buying a dental practice

Pat Langley reveals her top 10 questions that potential purchasers should consider before buying a dental practice. ‘Buying a practice…

Business

Leaving the NHS: how to go private in five steps

Thinking about leaving the NHS? Practice Plan explains how to make the move to private dentistry in five stages. Deciding…

NHS to Private

How much do genes influence caries development?

Variations in several different genes can influence the risk of developing dental caries according to a new literature review. Firstly,…

Dentistry

The case for integrated patient wellness in dental practices

Dietitian Sophie Medlin on why dental clinics should take a joined-up approach to patient wellness. The connection between oral health…

Dentistry

Kevin Lewis (1949-2025): dentistry’s voice of reason  

Kevin Lewis, one of the most important voices in UK dentistry, has died at the age of 76.   From general…

Dentistry

Approaching paediatric orthodontics holistically 

Biju Krishnan explores a more integrative approach to orthodontics that considers the impact of underlying issues, which can affect a…

Orthodontics

Aim, act, attain: making summer goals last past September

Rana Al-Falaki explains how the NAIL-IT model can instil tangibility to help dental professionals turn summer goals into sustainable success.…

Business

Dental hygienists, therapists and nurses: are you properly protected?

Join Kevin Culliney on 6 August at 7pm as he discusses insurance protection for dental therapists, hygienists and nurses. This…

Business

Fixing the dental technology workforce crisis

David Smith discusses the dental technician shortage and how to rebuild a skilled, future-ready workforce. I recently delivered a presentation…

Laboratory

Cannabis addiction triples risk of mouth cancer

Individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) were found to be more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer…

Dentistry

What to expect at the British Orthodontic Conference 2025

The British Orthodontic Conference has long been known for its speaker line-up – find out what this year’s event will…

Dentistry

Branding, marketing and PR to grow your GBT practice

Join Anna Middleton on Wednesday 7 August as she discusses branding, marketing and PR to grow your guided biofilm therapy…

Marketing

Two thirds of UK dental hygienists work in private practice

More than two thirds of dental hygienists and half of dental therapists in clinical roles work in the private sector.…

Dentistry

Simplify to succeed: how better organisation can reduce stress and improve your dentistry

Juggling a busy dental practice and personal life can be overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Professional organiser…

Business