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Scottish dentists and doctors to be awarded pay rise

The Scottish government has announced a 2.5% pay increase for dentists and medical staff The boost, which is above the…

Dentistry

University of Plymouth academic wins prestigious European dental award

Claire McIlwaine from the University of Plymouth has become the first dental care professional to win a prize at the Association…

Dentistry

Study reveals why athletes have poor dental health

The sports and energy drinks and gels that athletes use to fuel their workouts may also be damaging their teeth according to…

Dentistry

Bad reviews and morale

Are negatives reviews having an impact on your team? Amy Rose Jones suggests how you can deal with the bad…

Dentistry

Survey suggests teenage smokers are at record low

The number of young people who have tried smoking has dropped to its lowest ever recorded figure, according to recent…

Dentistry

Growing number of UK adults seeking orthodontic treatment

The number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK is continuing to grow, British Orthodontic Society (BOS) figures reveal.…

Orthodontics

Learning to say no

Saying no can be quite empowering and can stop you from crashing, says Catherine Rutland. I was advised recently by…

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Giving your patients the best journey from the very start

Les Jones explores ways to attract patients and begin building trust before they even visit the practice. Most people think…

Dentistry

Stress at work – the risk to practice owners

It is a good idea to have an anti-stress policy explaining your attitude to stress in the workplace, Sarah Buxton…

Dentistry

How patient finance has changed our practice

Dr Jonathan Allsopp, practice owner and principal dentist at Allsopp Smiles in Walsall, explains the difference offering patient finance has…

Private Practice

Create the life you want working in dentistry

Mahmood Mawjee explains how to go out and get the life you dream of working in dentistry. Hear more from…

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Dental care commissioning standard for diabetics

NHS England and NHS Improvement have published a standardised framework for the local commissioning of dental services for people with…

Dentistry

Stress causing UK workers to binge on sugary treats

A quarter of Brits (28%) binge on sugary foods when stressed out at work, a new study shows. Office workers…

Dentistry

Hitting goals and taking the lead at your practice

Yasmin Downie offers a guide to practice owners and their teams on how to achieve their goals and realise their…

Dentistry

Setting the scene

Harry Singh explores how dentists and their teams can step up their game to help patients achieve better smiles in…

Dentistry

Getting equipped for success

Nick Olive provides some – possibly less thought of – advice to consider when choosing the right equipment for your…

Dentistry

Common origin shared by teeth and fish could bring regeneration potential closer

A common origin shared by teeth and taste buds in a fish that has regenerative abilities has been identified by…

Dentistry

Consumer centricity, customer experience and future expectations

Shopping and consumer behaviourist Ken Hughes, investigates the concept of modern-day consumerism and how digital influences are shaping patient expectations and…

Dentistry

Staying in control of your practice

Sophie Kwiatkowski explains why cloud accounting is changing day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts. As a practice owner, monitoring the performance of…

Dentistry