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Weight loss drugs could end obesity – but not without risks, says WHO

The breakthrough of weight loss jabs ‘opens the possibility of an end to the obesity pandemic’, says the World Health…

Dentistry

Dentures with octopus suckers could have a ‘huge impact’

The lead researcher behind dentures inspired by octopus suckers shares what drew him to the sea creatures and outlines the…

Dentistry

GDC fails to reach all standards of ‘good regulation’ in 2023/24

The General Dental Council (GDC) has met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation for 2023/24. This marks the…

Dentistry

People who use vapes and cigarettes ‘less likely to quit’

People who use both vapes and cigarettes are less likely to quit compared to people who only smoke or only…

Health & research

How to perfect leadership and team management in your practice 

What can dental practices learn from McDonalds? Jana Denzel shares his tips for managing and leading your London dental practice…

Business

Paracetamol linked with serious health problems

Extended paracetamol use may not be safe in the over-65 age group according to a new study that found an…

Dentistry

Surviving Christmas as a dental nurse

Rebecca Silver shares nine tips for navigating the hectic festive period as a dental nurse this Christmas. Christmas is a…

Dental Nursing

The critical role of photography in dental technology

Gianluca Del Genio shares how photography is instrumental to communication, precision and quality as a technician. In today’s rapidly evolving…

Dentistry

What are McCloud remediable pension savings statements?

Pensions expert Madeleine Dowling explains who remediable pension savings statements affect, the processes to follow and why it is important…

NHS to Private

Six accounting strategies for dental groups

Arun Mehra provides a how-to guide to optimising financial operations for maximum effect. Achieving clinical excellence is only one part…

Dentistry

Facial aesthetics – how to market your business

Shabnam Zai and Gizem Seymenoglu give advice on how to market your facial aesthetics services. Marketing is essential for any…

Business

News you’ve missed this week – 14 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

Introduce ‘fat tax’ on junk food, government told

Calls have been made by a leading health expert to introduce a ‘fat tax’ on junk food to help tackle…

Health & research

Funding a squat practice – everything you need to know

Kunal Thakker delves into funding a squat practice, including financial planning, startup costs and effective budgeting. Today we’re going to…

Business

Dark chocolate linked with lower diabetes risk, study finds

Consuming dark chocolate may be associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes according to a new study.…

Dentistry

Northern Ireland pushes back vape ban

Northern Ireland will delay its ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes by two months, the government has…

Dentistry

HTM 07-01: the key changes

Pat Langley navigates the updated Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: A Guide for Dental Practices. Few would disagree that the practice…

Dentistry

Scientists invent dentures with octopus-inspired suckers

A team of scientists have designed a new type of denture with octopus-like suckers for improved grip and comfort. The…

Dentistry

Managing Christmas in the dental lab

Lab owners reveal how they navigate December deadlines, plan for Christmas closures and ensure their teams feel appreciated during the…

Dentistry