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Kevin Lewis: Blind spots and unlevel playing fields

The law of unintended consequences is alive and well, Kevin Lewis discovers, as he explores the complexities surrounding the proposed…

Dentistry

Cancers caused by smoking reach highest level

New research shows that smoking-related cancers are at an all time high in the UK, with six people diagnosed every…

Oral health

Dentistry Scotland Show: Glasgow calling

Plans for this year’s Dentistry Scotland Show are taking shape – and it is looking like an unmissable event for…

Dentistry Scotland

Which UK city is accepting the least NHS patients?

A new report found that Bristol had the lowest acceptance rate for NHS dentistry, with just 14% of the city’s…

NHS in crisis

Health secretary discusses contract reform with dental leaders

The health secretary Wes Streeting today met with dental leaders to begin negotiations on the NHS dental contract. He also…

Dentistry

How can the new government save NHS dentistry?

Following Labour’s general election win, Ben Atkins calls for the new government to consult the profession on NHS dentistry reform.…

Dentistry

The rise and rise of AI in dentistry

Luke Hutchings discusses how AI in dentistry has become a part of everyday working life within the profession and predicts…

AI & technology

How to manage patient expectations in the dental practice

Lesley Taylor explains how managing patient expectations can be hugely important in achieving a satisfactory outcome. Ideally, dental professionals and…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 6 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

Dentistry Awards 2024: last call for technicians, CDTs and labs

Calling all dental technicians, clinical dental technicians (CDTs) and dental labs: the final entry deadline for the 2024 Dentistry Awards…

Dentistry

Labour win the UK general election – the dental profession reacts

Keir Starmer has led the Labour Party to a landslide win this general election – we speak to dental professionals…

Dentistry

What does a Labour government mean for dentistry?

For the first time in 14 years, the UK has a change in government. But what will a Labour government…

Dentistry

Infectious diseases update – what dental practices need to know now

Join Pat Langley on Wednesday 10 July at 7pm as she discusses infectious diseases update – what dental practices need…

Dentistry

How to build a brand that shines

Emily and Eleanor Pittard share their practical tips to help you create a memorable, consistent and strong dental brand. In…

Business

Do women in dentistry still face barriers?

Last week, we asked the profession if women in dentistry still face barriers – find out what was said… Dentistry’s…

Dentistry

Australia bans sale of vapes outside pharmacies

The Australian government has restricted the sale of vapes so they can only be legally bought from pharmacies in a…

Dentistry

General election 2024: John Makin calls for ‘measured solutions’ in dentistry

John Makin, head of the DDU, explains some of the take away points of this election and what he would…

Dentistry

Europe has lowest employee engagement worldwide, report says

Only 13% of employees in the European region were engaged in their role, representing the worst employee engagement worldwide. According…

Health & research

Sustainability category added to Dental Industry Awards

Introducing the Sustainable Business Award category at the Dental Industry Awards, recognising sustainability champions in dentistry. With the highly anticipated…

Dentistry