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The secret dentist – dentistry is the most powerful influencer in the UK (if only we could stick together)

With so many groups in dentistry pulling in different directions, it’s difficult to have one common voice to help argue…

Dentistry

Out of office Asha Pandya-Sharpe on keeping a good posture with pilates

Asha Pandya-Sharpe explains the importance of hobbies away from dentistry and how to ensure dentists and dental professionals don’t come…

Young Dentist

Dentistry Online podcast with Shaz Memon

We speak to Shaz Memon about what makes a good website, the stigmas surrounding social media – and why it…

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 – dentists’…

Dentistry

No e-cigarette smoke without fire

Kimberley Lloyd-Rees uncovers another layer to the complex issue of e-cigarettes and asks: does vaping cause caries? Discussions around vaping…

Oral health

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