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News you’ve missed this week – 12 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

New digital tool could ‘revolutionise’ dental consent 

A new digital tool that promises to make the process of gaining valid consent easier, more efficient, and less stressful…

Dentistry

Trump tariff turmoil and the UK: how will it impact the finances of dental professionals?

Last week, US president Donald Trump revealed a significant international tariff plan, the announcement having a profound impact on global…

Business

Demystifying zygomatic implants in the atrophic maxilla

Vladimir Garcia Lozada explores the use of zygomatic implants, an efficient and predictable therapeutic option for rehabilitation of patients with…

Clinical Dentistry

Conversion success: NHS to 3,000 plan patients in 30 days

Join Simon Reynolds, Dan Nulty and Deborah Goodwin on Thursday 17 April at 7pm as they discuss conversion success: NHS…

Business

The rise of the NHS dental therapist: life at the coalface

Dave Martin reflects on the decades-long journey of dental therapists in the NHS and the barriers they continue to face…

Dentistry

Three quarters of academy footballers have gum disease

Academy footballers were found to be more likely to experience major dental issues and poor oral health than non-footballers at…

Dentistry

Only 250 non-practising UK dentists actively seeking work

Fewer than 250 non-practising dentists are actively seeking work in dentistry, sparking caution from leading experts. Released today, the General…

Dentistry

Smoking, vaping and oral health: all you need to know

With new bans on smoking and disposable vapes taking effect in 2025, we take a look at what dental professionals…

Dentistry

From reality TV to Tiktok: navigating media publicity as a dental professional

From reels to reality TV, the DDU’s Shruti Chopra looks at the dentolegal implications of the media spotlight. As bright…

Dentistry

Be fulfilled – how Oswyn House gained a new lease of life and identity

Practice Plan shares the story of Oswyn House Dental Practice as it transitioned from NHS to private and created a…

NHS to Private

Empower, support, connect – the future is female

Join Dr Shabnam Zai on Tuesday 15 April at 4pm as she discusses empower, support, connect – the future is…

Dentistry

‘Robust’ link between poor dental health and increased loneliness

Compromised oral health has a significant negative impact on older adults’ quality of life including a greater risk of loneliness,…

Dentistry

How a poor Google review changed my dental marketing

Christina Chatfield on how a wake-up call led her to take a fresh approach to her patient education. Eighteen years…

Business

UK water fluoridation and the north east: benefits ‘obvious to the naked eye’

Ray Lowry, secretary and treasurer of the British Fluoridation Society, discusses the latest commitment to a north east rollout of…

Dentistry

Can women in dentistry really have it all?

Bethany Rossington explains why ‘having it all’ means working out what you really want from life for women working in…

Dentistry

Military to community dentistry: a journey of adventure and resilience

Dental hygienist Tara Pile shares the twists and turns that have led to a life-changing career in oral care. Life…

Oral health

GDC uses a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ on technicians

Matt Everatt explains why he believes the GDC is ‘heavy-handed’ and ‘overly punitive’ in its regulation of dental technicians –…

Dentistry

The 2024 Young Dentist of the Year winner on her journey so far

Winner of Young Dentist at the 2024 Dentistry Awards, Simran Bains shares her inspirations, her career aspirations and how she…

Dentistry