Archives

Launching IDA Wales

Owain Dimmick and Helen Rimmer explain what that led them to forming IDA Wales and outline what the association stands…

Dentistry

Practice Plan celebrates its 25th anniversary

As Practice Plan turns 25, Seb Evans speaks to Nigel Jones about the secret behind Practice Plan’s success and longevity.…

Private Practice

Gum disease linked to severe COVID-19 complications

Defence against inflammation from gum disease can potentially protect COVID-19 patients against life-threatening respiratory complications. This is according to research…

Oral health

The hygienist’s blog – valuing your hygienist

Claire Berry highlights how easy and satisfying a hygienist’s job is when a dental practice and clinician values their work.…

Oral health

Dentistry – your ticket around the globe?

Thinking of moving abroad? Roshan Bains explores what requirements dentists need to practise elsewhere. In part one, he covers the…

Dentistry

The Private Dentistry Awards winners – Bijal Sisodia-Shah

Bijal Sisodia-Shah gives her thoughts on the Private Dentistry Awards and how they’re impacting the dental profession. How does it…

Private Practice

Out of office – Sammi-Peony Dovey on kayaking

This week Sammi-Peony Dovey talks about her hobbies away from the dental practice including kayaking, horse riding and sewing. Please…

Oral health

Dentistry Online Podcast with Nigel Jones

This week, we chat to Nigel Jones at Practice Plan as the company gets ready to celebrate its 25th birthday. …

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… Why breathing correctly…

Dentistry

One in three UK healthcare workers sleep poorly during pandemic

Key workers in the health and social care sector experienced the highest increase in sleep loss since the pandemic started,…

Dentistry

How 2020 is changing the future of dental hygiene and therapy

With COVID-19 changing the way we live, Amber Ojak looks at the impact it will have on the future of…

Oral health

‘Don’t stop at the first sign of failure’ – my unconventional journey into dentistry

Jana Denzel talks about his childhood, his unique journey into dentistry and why failure is a part of success as…

Young Dentist

Hackers access ‘small snapshot’ of BDA members

Last week the British Dental Association confirmed hackers illegally accessed its servers, warning members to be extra vigilant. Following the…

Dentistry

Pandemic increased tobacco use among cigar smokers, says study

Cigar smokers have increased their tobacco use – despite saying they intended to quit over health fears linked to COVID-19.…

Oral health

Life in practice after lockdown – Claire Berry

Claire explains what life is like now she’s back in practice and what changes she’s introduced post-lockdown. More about Claire…

Oral health

Concerns grow about over-the-counter dental treatments

With over-the-counter dental treatments growing in popularity, Arunika Nehra discusses what the problems are and how dentistry can help. In…

Aesthetic dentistry

Back to basics – improving oral hygiene at home during the COVID-19 crisis

Colgate explains how you can help improve patients’ oral hygiene at home and maintain a high standard of quality care…

Oral health

Why breathing correctly is crucial to COVID-19 prevention

Tim Ives discusses the importance of breathing when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 has disrupted all…

Dentistry

Online Dentistry Show: Ian Corbett – Local anaesthesia – evidence based success

Coming this September, the Online Dentistry Show is putting on the very first virtual exhibition in UK dentistry with support…

Dentistry