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Men less likely to brush teeth as frequently as women

Men are less likely to brush their teeth or floss as frequently as women, it has been revealed. Research shows…

Oral health

‘No data’ to support second dose vaccine delay

Henry Quach explores the potential impact of delivering the COVID-19 vaccines 12 weeks apart instead of 21 days apart. The…

Dentistry

COVID-19 – researchers design ‘helmet’ for dental patients to reduce risk

Researchers have created an open-faced helmet for patients to help reduce the COVID-19 transmission during dental treatment. Put together by…

Dentistry

Dental practice market update – January 2021

Andy Acton takes a closer look at the dental practice market since COVID hit and looks forward to see what…

Dentistry

Hairdresser or dentist: did Beth Bradley choose well?

Beth Bradley describes the setbacks and trials she experienced on the way to qualifying. What made you want to get…

Young Dentist

Intense oral sex increases risk of mouth and throat cancer

The timing and intensity of oral sex may impact the risk of throat and mouth cancer. This is according to…

Oral health

Top 10 tips for direct composites

Join Louis Mackenzie as he gives his top 10 tips for direct composites during a free webinar on Tuesday 19…

Aesthetic dentistry

How will we judge pandemic dentistry?

John Makin hopes for a legacy of understanding and respect once the memories of 2020 have faded. As we look…

Dentistry

Save more teeth with Biodentine

Septodont explains how its Biodentine has now become a must-have product for patients showing signs of irreversible pulpitis. Launched by…

Endodontics

Introducing Dentistry Cribs for 2021

Dentistry Cribs will take a closer look at some of the leading practices across the UK this year. We’ve been…

Dentistry

Top cancer surgeon urges public to get mouth ulcers checked

A top cancer surgeon is calling on people with mouth ulcers and neck lumps to get their symptoms checked. This…

Oral health

Has lockdown got you feeling like you can’t be there for your patients?

Amo Sohal will discuss how digital technology will future proof patient care in dentistry on Sunday 17 January at 19:00.…

Private Practice

MPs join calls for abandonment of new NHS dental targets

Members of Parliament have rallied together in a bid to scrap new NHS dental targets ‘as a matter of urgency’.…

Dentistry

Is it time for greener dentistry?

Mark Topley asks, when can we stop feeling guilty and take the first steps towards greener dentistry? We are experiencing…

Private Practice

Private dentists feeling optimistic about 2021

A new survey from FMC shows private dentists are expecting to carry out more treatment going into this year. When…

Private Practice

Is it time to find a new job?

Andy Foster of DentalTechnicianJobs.net looks at the signs it might be time for a change, career wise. Did you know…

Laboratory

Choosing the perfect everyday composite

John Rafelt questions whether you’re choosing the correct composite and explores how to find the right one for your practice…

Aesthetic dentistry

The hygienist’s blog – rise of the hygienist

As we begin 2021, Claire Berry asks whether patients are beginning to realise the importance of the dental hygienist. Since…

Oral health

Out of office – Pramod Subbaraman discusses his passion for poetry

Pramod Subbaraman discusses the importance of a work/life balance and how poetry helped him navigate his way through the pandemic. …

Dentistry