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Eric Rooney appointed honorary clinical professor at UCLan School of Dentistry

Eric Rooney, deputy CDO for NHS England, has been appointed honorary clinical professor at the University of Central Lancashire. The university…

Dentistry

It’s not just about losing a tooth

Evdokia Chasioti explains why preventive care is the cornerstone of the profession. Preventive dentistry is the cornerstone of healthy teeth…

Oral health

Charities come together to show support for cancer sufferers

The Oral Health Foundation has teamed up with The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer support group to provide support and…

Oral health

Join implant education day with Dr. Gonçalo Dias

Join Implant Direct Education’s Simply Smarter Day in London, next Friday 5 November with Dr. Gonçalo Dias. The day is…

Dentistry

Have you ever microwaved ice cream? Find out why some patients might!

GSK, manufacturers of Sensodyne, invites you to join its webinar event ‘How can we measure the true patient impact of…

Dentistry

Oral health needs for type 2 diabetics

Dentists should be included in the treatment plan for type 2 diabetics, Michael Watson says. With the diabetes ‘time bomb’…

Oral health

Motivation, inspiration and knowledge

This is the philosophical approach that implant dentist Federico Brunner from the Brighton Implant Clinic stands by and this in…

Private Features

One in four men would like straighter teeth, survey finds

A new survey has revealed that 40% of the male participants have strong concerns about their appearance – with one in…

Orthodontics

Dental PhD student and research assistant wins Science Council award

Jemma Walker, a PhD student and dental researcher from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD), has been…

Young Dentist

UK food manufacturers urged to cut sugar

Action on Sugar has called for UK food manufacturers to cut sugar with immediate effect. Following new research that shows…

Oral health

GDC updates guidance for students on professionalism and patient safety

The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its guidance to help students better understand their role in patient safety. Entitled…

Young Dentist

Dental Directory appoints digital and laboratory specialist

The Dental Directory has strengthened its clinical team with the appointment of Richard Esgate into the role of digital and…

Laboratory

No VAT on Invisalign aligners

Align Technology has announced that it will not charge VAT on all its aligner products Align Technology has been making…

Orthodontics

Managing your practice software

Seb Evans talks to Christopher Hajistilly about how he integrated Ismile into his practice and what the response has been…

Dentistry Features

HIIT – benefits to the dental professional

James Tang discusses the merits of high-intensity interval training for time-poor dental professionals. Dentists are acutely aware of the importance…

Dentistry

All change at the prototype practice

Paul Worskett spoke exclusively to Practice Plan about his experiences thus far of running an NHS prototype contract practice, shedding…

Dentistry Features

Warning after teething treatments cause 10 deaths

Parents have been told not to use US-made homeopathic teething treatments after claims they are to blame for the deaths…

Dentistry

Learning to laser

With a huge increase in demand for laser hair removal and the rise in popularity of tattoo removal and vascular treatments,…

Aesthetic dentistry

Finding and naming your dental practice

Stewart Roode advises on what to consider when naming your new business. If you’re buying a dental practice or starting…

Dentistry Features