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Tax issues unpicked: part three – buying a practice

Shoaib Khan discusses the tax issues involved with the process of buying a dental practice. In the previous two articles…

Dentistry

First impressions count – how to master the initial consultation

First impressions count – which is why it’s important to master the initial consultation, writes Nafisa Mughal. As clinicians we…

Aesthetic dentistry

The power of light – how UV-C can disinfect the air and surfaces

VTM UK discuss how UV-C lighting can transform the disinfection process in your dental practice. We are living in unprecedented…

Dentistry

Out of office – Daniel Davis talks about his passion for musical theatre

Daniel Davis, of J&S Davis, discusses his time in musical theatre and what it was like performing in stilettos.  My…

Dentistry

Dentistry Online podcast with Natalie Bradley

Natalie Bradley describes her journey into special care dentistry and how she has adapted and overcome the obstacles of the…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… COVID-19 – calls and…

Dentistry

Reflecting on COVID-19 – what the year has brought us

Kevin Lewis reflects on what the year has brought us, including some new additions to our daily vocabulary. As we…

Dentistry

Should I be asking my dental patients for their pronouns?

Tiffany Mosqueda discusses the importance of personal pronouns within the dental setting.  Hello, my name is Tiffany Mosqueda, I am…

Dentistry

CDO Sara Hurley – new deputy chief dental officer announced

Chief dental officer for England Sara Hurley has announced the appointment of her new deputy.  Rebecca Harris, a professor of…

Dentistry

Indemnity – your questions answered

One of the first decisions you need to make as a young dentist is about your professional indemnity. It can…

Young Dentist

Watch the Private Dentistry Awards 2020 here!

For the very first time, we’re giving you the chance to watch the Private Dentistry Awards 2020 live. Due to…

Private Practice

The hygienist’s blog – the power of disclosing solution

In her final blog instalment of 2020, Claire Berry discusses why disclosing solution is a must-have for hygienists.  Disclosing solution…

Dentistry

Mouthguards and splints: explained

Nick Coller breaks down the merits of the humble mouthguard – a simple appliance, but when done well, one with…

Oral health

COVID-19 health watchdog report on dentistry – the reaction

Yesterday it emerged that more than 7 in 10 people (73%) found it difficult to access dental help and support…

Dentistry

Tackling children’s oral health in response COVID-19

Moira Crawford summarises a webinar that brought an expert panel together to discuss children’s oral health in the UK. Children’s…

Oral health

Six-figure funding package will help improve dental surgery ventilation in Wales

A £450,000 package has been secured to help dental practices improve their ventilation systems in Wales.  The move has been…

Dentistry

Forward reciprocation of conventional rotary instruments – literature review and clinical case reports

Peet J van der Vyver, Martin Vorster, Farzana Paleker and Natasha Predin Djuric discuss forward reciprocation of rotary instruments. Introduction…

Endodontics

Poor oral hygiene linked to metabolic syndrome

Gum disease may lead to the development of metabolic syndrome, new research suggests. According to the latest research from Tokyo…

Oral health

A profile of George Cheetham and his practice ethos

Young Dentist talks to George Cheetham about his practice ethos, the challenges that he has faced as a practice owner…

Young Dentist