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Nearly one in four could not access NHS dentistry in last two years

A new survey has found that nearly one in four (24%) people tried and failed to get an NHS dental…

Dentistry

Sleep and routine: the key to success in dentistry?

Umair Afzal discusses why sleep, movement and a consistent routine are paramount for success and wellbeing as a dental student.…

Dentistry

Will getting a divorce affect my NHS pension?

Dental specialist financial adviser Karen Watson-Brown, for Wesleyan Financial Services, discusses how getting a divorce could impact your NHS pension.…

NHS to Private

Why are there fewer businesswomen in dentistry?

With the number of businesswomen in dentistry declining, Anushika Brogan looks at the factors behind this and her advice to…

Business

Why volunteer with Dentaid?

Charlie Steward shares why volunteering with Dentaid was such a valuable experience and why other dental professionals should join the…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 13 July 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

Are you ready to buy your first practice?

This month, Kaival Patel discusses the three most important steps you should take before leaping into practice ownership. It is…

Business

Health watchdog calls for ‘fundamental’ dental reforms

Funding protection, publicity campaigns and regular national updates are just some of the dental reform recommendations made by a health…

Dentistry

Infertility in a female-dominated dental profession

Brittany Pittham shares proactive steps for creating an accommodating and supportive workplace for employees dealing with infertility. Infertility is a…

Dentistry

Is dental nursing for me?

Are you considering dental nursing? Gemma Forsythe dives deep into the multifaceted role including the skills it requires and responsibilities…

Columnists

Celebrating a decade of connection: Barker PR’s 10-year anniversary event 

Barker PR has always been dedicated to building meaningful relationships and, as the agency celebrated its 10th anniversary, it was…

Dentistry

Health secretary to launch NHS investigation

Health secretary Wes Streeting has announced that an independent investigation will be taking place into the performance of the NHS.…

Dentistry

The power of digital dentistry with the Invisalign system

Align Technology shares the testimonial of Dr Graham Tinkler, who has treated more than 5,000 patients with Invisalign. The Invisalign…

Orthodontics

Laboratory Leading 20 has returned!

After a successful and well-received launch last year, we are bringing Laboratory Leading 20 back – get your nominations ready!…

Dentistry

Four-day work week pilot to launch in UK after trial success

Following the success of the largest UK public sector trial of a four-day work week, campaigners are preparing to launch…

Business

Children’s sugar intake nearly halved by sugar tax

The sugar tax nearly halved children’s daily sugar intake from soft drinks within a year of being introduced, according to…

Oral health

Chocolate halves the risk of gum disease, study says

Researchers found that antioxidants from cocoa beans found in dark chocolate were linked to a 54% lower risk of gum…

Dentistry

Creating a million pound practice

Join Justin Leigh, Shaz Memon, Sandeep Kumar and Hannan Saleem on Tuesday 16 July as they discuss creating a million…

Business

Tooth pain searches show 460% rise from 2010

Google search data shows that internet searches for ‘tooth pain’ have increased by 460% in the UK since June 2010.…

Dentistry