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Be reassured – addressing five concerns about leaving behind NHS dentistry

Ian Eslick discusses five of the most frequently expressed concerns about making the move away from NHS dentistry. For many…

NHS to Private

Dental Practice Accelerator: final reflections

As the Dental Practice Accelerator draws to a close, Hannan and Daniel Saleem reflect on an extraordinary journey of growth,…

Business

Meeting complex health needs with tailored oral care

Emma Slade-Jones introduces the newly published guidance on medical conditions that may impact dental appointments, helping dental professionals manage complex…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 26 April 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

How crucial is semantics in regulation?

Cat Edney explores how unclear regulatory language and semantic ambiguity are impacting dental therapists – especially around scope of practice…

Columnists

‘A big step forward’ – Black Dental Network Excellence Conference 2025

This year’s Black Dental Network Excellence Conference 2025 shows why the group is only going to get bigger and better,…

Dentistry

Dental recruitment: leading the new generations

‘Both generations have been shaped by uncertainty’: Mark Topley explores why, for generation Z and millenials, it’s not about perks…

Business

Aimee Lou Wood: what can we learn from the reaction to her teeth?

Sam Jethwa explores the recent controversy around White Lotus actress Aimee Lou Wood and her teeth – is her smile…

Dentistry

Registered dental therapists up by nearly 25% while technicians decline

The total number of dental professionals registered by the General Dental Council (GDC) has increased according to newly-released statistics. The…

Dentistry

What motivates you to keep going?

As part of National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, we hear what keeps people motivated to keep going. Katie…

Dentistry

Women at ‘breaking point’ due to dental crisis, research warns

New research reveals how the dental access crisis is pushing women across the country to ‘breaking point’. Many reported sacrificing…

Dentistry

Legionella awareness

Join Laura Edgar on Wednesday 30 April at 7pm as she discusses Legionella awareness and the practical steps required to…

Dentistry

GDC outlines its plans for the next three years

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its 2025 Costed Corporate Plan (CCP), detailing its workplan for the next three…

Dentistry

The Dentistry Awards 2025: shortlist announced!

The Dentistry Awards 2025 shortlist is here – find out if you’ve made the cut and how to get your…

Dentistry

FMC strengthens its move into practice services with the acquisition of Xcelerator Dental

FMC, the UK’s leading dental media and practice service provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority stake…

Dentistry

Kevin Lewis: In search of answers

In a world of misinformation and disinformation, it’s difficult to know who or what to believe, says Kevin Lewis. Don’t…

Columnists

Is mechanical cleaning alone enough?

Join Rhiannon Jones on Tuesday 29 April at 7pm as she discusses if mechanical cleaning alone is enough. This webinar…

Dentistry

Transforming early orthodontic treatment with the Invisalign Palatal Expander System

Following the launch of the Invisalign Palatal Expander System in the UK and Ireland, we find out how this product…

AI & technology

How to retain top talent

How can you create an environment where top talent both stays and flourishes? Sarika Shah shares a guide to retaining…

Private Practice