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Calls for GDC leniency as 33% of dentists say regulatory fears affect mental wellbeing

One in three dentists report fears over regulatory investigations are affecting their mental wellbeing, sparking calls for leniency. Dental Protection…

Dentistry

The Dentistry Awards Winners – David Bretton

David Bretton talks about what is was like to win the ‘Best Young Dentist’ award and why he believes the…

Dentistry

Out of office – Amber Ojak discusses rugby and her love for gin

Amber Ojak opens up about her passion for the Six Nations, good food and her 20-bottle gin collection. Please introduce…

Young Dentist

Dentistry Online podcast with Maria Papavergos

Maria Papavergos speaks to Dentistry Online about why she thinks dental teams need to be talking to patients about veganism. …

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… Online Dentistry Show…

Dentistry

Online Dentistry Show: Domniki Chatzopoulou – periodontal management in the new world

The very first Online Dentistry Show is coming to your screens this September with headline sponsors GSK – and includes…

Dentistry

Secrets to success with Dr Miami

Jana Denzel talks to social media star Dr Miami about his journey into plastic surgery, how he thinks the industry…

Dentistry

Are you giving patients a VIP COVID-19 treatment?

As practices reopen, Shaz Memon considers how some practices are making a success of the return to work from a…

Dentistry

How to create a mentally healthy workplace for the dental team

Ritesh Aggarwal looks at the importance of being mentally healthy and why it’s key to a successful practice and happy…

Dentistry

Sugar levels in infant foods are too high, study finds

The number of snack foods aimed at babies has rocketed – but the sugar content is still too high. This…

Oral health

Oral herpes rates are falling in children, statistics reveal

Fewer people are being exposed to oral herpes during their childhood, new research has found.  The number of children exposed…

Dentistry

10 steps back to practice after COVID-19 – looking forward

Judith Husband discusses how and why dental teams need to come together to emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever.…

Dentistry

Sexual health in dentistry – what you need to look out for

Dr Naomi Sutton explains how dental teams can be crucial when it comes to detecting symptoms of sexually transmitted infections. …

Dentistry

Drop in number of UK adults who smoke cigarettes, new figures show

Almost one fifth of 25 to 34 year olds smoke cigarettes in the UK – but the overall number of…

Oral health

Is a one hour fallow period really necessary for dentistry in England?

Dr Michael Heffernan takes a look at the current requirement of a 60-minute fallow period in England in the face…

Dentistry

Breaking the barrier – communicating with patients who speak a different language

Thomas Turner talks about how dental teams can effectively communicate and gain consent from patients who speak a different language. …

Young Dentist

Improving your mental wellbeing – tips from a dental professional

Tiffani Hutchinson discusses how dental professionals can unwind and look after their wellbeing at a time where self care is…

Dentistry

Eight in 10 say kids’ characters should be removed from unhealthy snacks

Parents are calling for a stop to children’s characters on unhealthy food and drinks, a survey has revealed.  More than…

Dentistry

Dentists urged to beware of tax pitfalls in 2021

Dentists need to stay vigilant with their tax affairs in light of COVID-19 relief schemes.  This is according to the…

Dentistry