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How neurolinguistic programming can transform your dentistry

Ricky Ghataura shares the neurolinguistic programming tools dentists can use to overcome challenges and enjoy a fulfilling career. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP)…

Dentistry

Dental therapy foundation training: a game-changer for graduates

After a lonely and disheartening start to her career as a dental therapist, Lydia Austin shares how dental therapy foundation…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 19 April 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Dental consent, the law and you

‘The law might be complicated, but your role is simple’: Biju Krishnan breaks down the legal complexities of patient consent…

Dentistry

Become Dentistry’s Next Top Digital Dentist!

Your chance to win a year’s worth of exclusive coaching and mentoring that will turn you into a trailblazer in…

AI & technology

In pictures: sloth undergoes endodontic dental treatment at zoo

A sloth has undergone ‘groundbreaking’ endodontic dental treatment at one of the UK’s biggest zoos. Dental experts carried out the…

Dentistry

Scope of practice: navigating the new legislation

Tom Chaston explores how new legislation is reshaping the roles of dental hygienists and dental therapists, bringing greater autonomy, fresh…

Dentistry

Profitability and efficiency: finding the balance

Join Chris Barrow, Robbie Hughes, Sandeep Kumar and Mark Simic on Wednesday 23 April at 7pm as they discuss profitability…

Business

Addressing the dental hygienist and therapist workforce shortfall

Mohammed Ghafoor discusses the barriers facing EU-trained dental hygienists and dental therapists. The UK is currently grappling with a significant…

Dentistry

Align Technology announces restorative capabilities on next generation iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner

Align Technology discusses the availability of restorative capabilities on the new iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner and new iTero Lumina Pro…

Dentistry

Overseas registration exam: GDC announces more dates

The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed the dates of further sittings of the overseas registration exam (ORE). This comes…

Dentistry

Lab-grown teeth one step closer following ‘breakthrough’ research

Scientists have successfully created the environment needed to grow teeth, marking a major breakthrough in their research. The King’s College…

Dentistry

AI in dentistry: all smiles or a cause for concern?

‘With great power comes great responsibility’: Jawad Abbas explores how AI in helping dental professionals and what the potential drawbacks…

AI & technology

Tides of change: progress and headwinds for dental therapists

Imogen Fox outlines the milestone journey of dental therapists and the remaining challenges preventing them from fully reaching their potential.…

Dentistry

How can we prepare a new generation to work in dentistry?

The Dental Leadership Network met to discuss the next generation of dental professionals and how best to train them for…

Dentistry

Is now the time for your practice to go fully private?

Is it time for mixed practices to finally cut loose from the NHS and go fully private? Practice Plan regional…

NHS to Private

Why should you enter dental awards?

Faye Mear explains why you should invest time in entering dental awards – and how it can transform your practice.…

Dentistry

Life as a dental hygienist in Ireland

Mia Coffey shares a day in her life as a dental hygienist in Ireland, the challenges she faces in her…

Dentistry

The obstacles I faced (and overcame) during dental school

‘Who ever said success was an easy road?’: Makyle Khan shares the obstacles he faced during his journey to dental…

Dentistry