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Showcasing professional dental technology

The DTA has created a platform that recognises professional UK dental technology. It underpins the importance of all dental professionals…

Laboratory

Digital dentistry – a win for everyone

Simon Fieldhouse explains how integrating digital technology has boosted his practice – and why he couldn’t imagine being without any…

Implant dentistry

Satisfaction ‘significantly lower’ among dental patients of ethnic minority backgrounds

Dental patients from ethnic minority backgrounds have significantly lower levels of satisfaction.  This is according to a new report carried…

Dentistry

Looking ahead to acquisitions

Mydentist lays out its plans for 2021 – where growth is still on the cards. Mydentist is inviting dental practice…

Dentistry

Private Dentistry’s 25th anniversary

Julian English talks about the plans for the next issue of Private Dentistry magazine, which will celebrate the silver jubilee anniversary of…

Private Practice

Inspired by change to move away from the NHS

Despite reservations over leaving the NHS, Adam Hunter’s conversion to Denplan showed him a way forward that improved life for…

Dentistry

The latest in endodontic research

Kishor Gulabivala explores the latest endodontic research and summarises everything you need to know here. Long term outcomes of full…

Endodontics

Eight million people waiting for an NHS dental appointment

Around one in seven people in the UK are unable to access NHS treatment this Christmas, a new study shows.…

Dentistry

Starting strong in 2021

Nigel Jones explores the opportunities and the challenges for the profession in the coming year and argues that 2021 could…

Dentistry

How do I manage inappropriate patient behaviour?

Debbie Herbst, dentolegal adviser at the DDU, discusses how to manage inappropriate patient behaviour and avoid blurring the lines with…

Young Dentist

Making sense of dental ethics

Keerut Oberai demystifies the philosophy of ethics. He explains why a keen sense of morality is more important now than…

Aesthetic dentistry

Ten ways to re-energise your orthodontic marketing

When it comes to marketing your orthodontic practice, standing still is no longer one of the options, says Neil Hillyard.…

Orthodontics

Distanced but distressed: why community is more important than ever

Eddie Scher discusses the quieter health crisis that’s following in the wake of COVID-19, emphasising the importance of prioritising mental…

Implant dentistry

Call for ethnic minority healthcare workers in new COVID-19 study

Ethnic minority healthcare staff are being urged take part in the largest research study investigating the risks of COVID-19. In…

Dentistry

PPE order limits for dental practices increase over Christmas

Limits on personal protective equipment orders (PPE) have been increased over Christmas.  The PPE portal – set up by the…

Dentistry

COVID-19 – what does it mean for dental indemnity insurance cover?

Adam O’Keeffe investigates the potentially worrying issue of dental indemnity. The current pandemic has impacted many business across the UK.…

Private Practice

Cosmetic corner – tis the season to be happy!

As Christmas approaches, Nafisa Mughal explores the effect of facial aesthetics on people’s mood and the mood of those around…

Cosmetic Dentistry

The heart of the matter

Filippo Graziani, past president of the EFP, explains why periodontal treatment is beneficial for cardiovascular health. What have gum disease…

Dentistry

COVID-19 – dentists’ confidence hits seven-year low

Confidence among dentists has fallen to the lowest point recorded since 2013. According to new data from Lloyds Bank Healthcare…

Dentistry