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One third of dentists experienced abuse from patients during pandemic

Dentists say they are ‘routinely’ experiencing verbal abuse from patients – with half (48%) saying they feel pessimistic about the…

Dentistry

Almost half of dentists experience aggression from their patients

Around half of dentists experienced aggression from their patients in the last year, research reveals.  This is according to a…

Dentistry

The power of positivity during the second wave of COVID-19

Mahrukh Khwaja discusses how to lean into positive emotions to counteract the anxiety of the second wave of COVID-19. As…

Dentistry

Synergy Dental – the growth of the north west dental group

As Synergy Dental Group launches its joint venture partnership, we speak to CEO Zuber Bagasi about growing the group from…

Dentistry

Virtual consultations – three quick tips for dentists

Chris Barrow gives his three top tips for dentists looking to undertake and offer virtual consultations to new and existing…

Dentistry

Dental Industry Awards 2020 – the finalists

Here’s the shortlist for the Dental Industry Awards 2020. Have you made it as one of our finalists? Website &…

Dentistry

Do you like my social media style?

Bethany Rushworth offers her opinion on social media, and explains how it is a wonderful way for colleagues to network,…

Young Dentist

Nervous patients versus a COVID pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic creating barriers to dentistry, Rohini Bansal explores how to encourage nervous patients back to the practice.…

Dentistry

ARF will remain unchanged for 2021

The annual retention fee (ARF) for 2021 will not change, the General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed. At a meeting…

Dentistry

Tackling sensitivity to improve patients’ whitening experience

Dental patients routinely seek tooth whitening as an aesthetic-based treatment. It does not require any biological cost (tooth preparation) and…

Aesthetic dentistry

Black Lives Matter – have we seen any progress in dentistry?

It’s been five months since the murder of George Floyd shook the world and sparked hundreds of global anti-racism protests.…

Young Dentist

The straight and narrow – staying in control

As we enter the final quarter of 2020, Emma Laing explains how she is taking control of her business model…

Orthodontics

Out of office – Dannii Schroven talks about her passion for cars

Dannii Schroven talks about running a car detailing company alongside her role as a dental nurse and why food is…

Dentistry

Dentistry Online podcast with Jonathan Watson

Jonathan Watson discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the dental practice market – and why he thinks there’s been a…

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… England’s CDO cuts…

Dentistry

Maxillofacial orthopaedics and orthodontics – first global online training course

Archformbyte is offering dentists a global first – the opportunity to attend Skip Truitt’s course on maxillofacial orthopaedics and orthodontics…

Orthodontics

Watch free webinar on performing virtual consultations with Kunal Patel

Dr Kunal Patel will explain how he maintained contact with all his patients digitally throughout lockdown. As well as performing…

Dentistry

Eco-friendly PPE helps to tackle poverty in disadvantaged communities

A group of dentists are making customised and eco-friendly PPE – including face masks and gowns – in a bid…

Dentistry

A vision of quality for healthcare delivery

Simon Chard explains how visionary investment in his dental hygiene department is helping to provide patients with the highest-quality care…

Dentistry