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Managing imposter syndrome as a dental student

Hishaam Ahmad and Farhaan Lohn share how to combat imposter syndrome as a dental student and open up about their…

Dentistry

Mouth cancer linked to oral microbiome imbalances

Disruptions to the oral microbiome including the presence of a common bacteria have been linked to the development of mouth…

Oral health

Discover what’s on in the Laboratory Zone

Calling all dental technicians, clinical dental technicians and lab owners: the North of England Dentistry Show is back this March!…

Dentistry

Experts call for obesity to be redefined

The definition and classification of obesity is medically flawed, according to a report that provides a new definition and diagnostic…

Dentistry

A student’s guide to dental trauma

In an effort to make the crucial topic a little less complex, Umair Afzal shares his guide to understanding dental…

Columnists

In the Loupe: the state of NHS dentistry with Eddie Crouch

Practice Plan introduces the ‘In the Loupe’ podcast series – this month, Nigel Jones and Eddie Crouch discuss the state of…

NHS to Private

Maximising your money: how to earn £1k a day

With all dental professionals looking to earn more money this year, make 2025 the year we work smarter, not harder,…

Business

A dental lab’s guide to starting 2025 strong

Justin Leigh shares insights on how dental lab owners can reflect on performance, embrace learning and develop a strategic plan…

Business

News you’ve missed this week – 18 January 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

A roadmap to your NHS to private journey – part one and two

Join Nigel Jones and Iain Stevenson on Thursday 23 January at 7pm as they share a roadmap to your NHS…

Business

Independent owners drive 82% of practices sales

First-time buyers, existing owners and small practice groups were behind 82% of dental practice sales in 2024 according to a…

Business

A step-by-step strategy for becoming a therapy-led practice

Introducing a therapy-led model requires a strategic plan – this month, Cat Edney shares how to make it as smooth…

Business

Almost 4,000 more dentists registered in UK since 2021 

The GDC has released its annual registration figures which show that the number of dentists registered in the UK has…

Dentistry

Legacy with a bite: combatting cleft conditions

Operation Smile details its crucial work to provide support and intervention for children who are born with cleft conditions worldwide.…

Dentistry

Dentistry Live 2024 in review – and what’s next in 2025

We look back at the highlights of Dentistry Live in 2024 and offer a sneak peek at what’s lined up…

Clinical Dentistry

Four compliance resolutions you can actually stick to

While new year’s resolutions rarely last, Pat Langley shares a few ‘quick wins’ to ensure your practice’s compliance this year. Despite…

Dentistry

CQC loses access to 500 inspection reports

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said there were roughly 500 inspection reports ‘stuck’ in its IT systems which now cannot…

Dentistry

Sadiq Khan urged to fluoridate London’s drinking water

A water fluoridation review and NHS contract reform are among the recommendations made to the mayor of London following a…

Dentistry

Barrow and Buxton’s top tips for 2025 – new year, new laws, new economy

Join Chris Barrow and Sarah Buxton on Wednesday 22 January at 7pm as they discuss their top tips for 2025…

Business