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New device could help dentists detect mouth cancer in patients

NHS England will use a £1 million grant to create a pain-free and non-invasive method to detect mouth cancer. Once…

Oral health

Prescription preferences for direct and indirect veneers

Amit Patel and Hinali Patel investigate the prescription preferences of dental practitioners for direct and indirect veneers. Abstract Introduction: due…

Cosmetic Dentistry

Jeremy Hunt promises to reopen inquiry into dentistry

The UK government has pledged to reopen an inquiry into dentistry after it was closed by the general election in…

Dentistry

Back in practice – back with a bang

J&S Davis explains how its array of solutions can help you get back in practice with a bang. If you…

Dentistry

How to provide extraction for aerosol generating procedures in dental clinics

At the time of going to press dental clinics have been given the green light from the government to re-open,…

Dentistry

Thousands of oral health packs delivered to families in need

Thousands of toothbrushes and toothpaste products are being donated to children and adults in a bid to help struggling families.…

Dentistry

A changing landscape – how one dental group acclimatised to COVID-19

Dr Zuber Bagasi, of Synergy Dental Group, discusses how the practices navigated their way through the COVID-19 lockdown. As a…

Dentistry

Joining the virtual frontline – life as a clinical contact tracer

Katherine Kaczmarczyk talks about her new role as a clinical contact tracer and the part it plays in combatting COVID-19.…

Dentistry

Poor oral health could worsen Crohn’s disease, study shows

Poor oral health could worsen gut inflammation and conditions such as Crohn’s disease, a new study has suggested. Just over…

Dentistry

The Strong Teeth project

Oral-B is hosting a free webinar explaining what the Strong Teeth project is on Tuesday 23 June at 19:00. This…

Oral health

The secret to making your virtual consultations the best they can be

Virtual consultations have become a staple part of practising dentistry for most practices over the past few months. And for…

Dentistry

Black Lives Matter – experiences from the dental profession

Following the murder of George Floyd at the end of May, communities across the world have come together to fight…

Dentistry

Creating a successful modern dental brand with a focus on the patient journey

Dental practices today need to create a modern dental brand to attract new patients. Robbie Hughes explains how you can…

Private Practice

Loneliness makes it harder to quit smoking, research reveals

Loneliness leads to an increased likelihood of smoking and makes it harder to quit the habit, new research has revealed.…

Oral health

Zoom on Zoom: Megan Fairhall now running tooth whitening training courses online

Megan Fairhall has been successfully running tooth whitening training course for a number of years. But she has now launched…

Aesthetic dentistry

How do we tackle communication effectively with patients after COVID-19

Amber Ojak explains why communication is key in attracting patients back to the dental practice after COVID-19. COVID-19 has shaken…

Oral health

Pickles can help to prevent tooth decay, study finds

Pickles can help to reduce the level of cavity-producing bacteria and lead to better oral health, it has been suggested.…

Oral health

Make life easier as you return to practice

J&S Davis explains how BPR Swiss mobile dental units can help make your life easier when you head back to…

Dentistry

Back pain? Preventing musculoskeletal pain in dentistry

Murray Irving explores what causes musculoskeletal pain amongst dentists and how they can avoid it in both the long and…

Dentistry