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Smoking one cigarette ‘could cut 20 minutes off life expectancy’

Smoking a single cigarette could shorten your life expectancy by 20 minutes, a new study has found. This figure marks…

Health & research

Building a successful squat practice

Dentist Aisha Shabir shares her journey of building a practice from the ground up, transforming an empty field into a…

Dentistry

Digital dentistry: from sceptic to fanatic

Clinical dental technician Dean Ward shares why you should embrace digital dentistry, not fear it. Digital: one word I hoped…

AI & technology

Dentistry’s 2024 round up

We’re back with our annual round up of the biggest dental headlines of the year. From ORE changes to the…

Dentistry

Smile Party 2024: lighting up London

Jin Vaghela and Kish Patel discuss an evening of entertainment, community and celebration at the Smile Party. Hot on the…

Dentistry

Why the patient journey is key to a successful practice

How can you boost your practice’s success without investing in external marketing? Barry Oulton explains how to optimise the patient…

NHS to Private

Looking into 2025: the year for dental technicians to lead the charge 

Following a challenging year for dental technology, Ashley Byrne discusses why dental technicians have reasons to be hopeful in 2025. This…

Columnists

The CPD deadline day for dentists is near – catch up now!

Calling all dentists! With just days left to complete your CPD cycle, now is the time to ensure you meet…

Dentistry

Six strategic AI trends for 2025

With more free time and boosts to your profits, Alan Clarke shares how AI can be your ultimate partner in…

AI & technology

Are apprenticeships the best way into dentistry?

Kathryn Taylor and Alice Weir explain the benefits of apprenticeships for dental practices and the apprentices they employ. Apprentice dental…

Dental Nursing

Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Read this!

Ezgi Demir explains why emotional intelligence is a vital trait that distinguishes effective leaders. Channelling your inner energy to correct…

Business

The Kana Cup: turning positivity into profit (and lots of fun) 

Kaival Patel discusses how he builds positivity and respect in his business through healthy competition. When it comes to running…

Columnists

What needs to change in 2025?

A new treatment plan: John Makin reflects on the state of the dental service at the end of the year…

Business

Division in dentistry: two sides of the coin

Nigel Jones explores the division between NHS and private dentistry in the UK and calls for collaboration between the two.…

NHS to Private

Christmas bonuses in dentistry: the tax implications

Planning to give your employees a Christmas bonus? Matt Everatt shares the tax implications involved. As the festive season approaches,…

Dentistry

Reflecting on 2024: progress and milestones in dentistry

Polly Bhambra reflects on different moments from an eventful year in dentistry and her goals for the coming year. As…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 21 December 2024

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

Dentistry

Former England rugby player Heather Fisher: ‘I found freedom in the pain of training hard’

We speak to Heather Fisher, an English rugby union and rugby sevens player, who opens up about adversity, embracing the…

Dentistry

How do you become an orthodontic therapist?

Chrystal Sharp shares everything you need to know about becoming an orthodontic therapist, including training pathways, entry requirements and desired…

Dentistry