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GDC says it will no longer publish outcomes made by Interim Orders Committee

The General Dental Council (GDC) will change what information is published following decisions by the Interim Orders Committee (IOC). After…

Dentistry

More fitness to practise cases are closing early, says GDC

We are seeing fewer concerns and closing more cases at the early stages of the fitness to practise (FtP) process,…

Dentistry

What I’ve learned about dental therapy since speaking about it

Reflecting on the last few years, Cat Edney shares the lessons she has learned about the integration of dental therapy…

Columnists

Our guide to leaving the NHS

Practice Plan shares the details of their guide to leaving the NHS – How to make a successful move from NHS…

NHS to Private

‘No light at the end of the tunnel’ – the challenges of dentistry’s overseas registration exam

International dentist Gauri Pradhan talks about the challenges of the overseas registration exam (ORE) and why it has to change. I…

Dentistry

Alcohol and drugs cause three million annual deaths, says WHO

Almost 5% of yearly deaths worldwide are caused by alcohol (2.6 million) and drugs (600,000) according to a new report…

Dentistry

Introducing Dentistry’s A-Z of sustainability

Are you confused by green jargon? Dentistry‘s guide to all of the commonly used terms around sustainability is here to…

Dentistry

Compound from olives could treat diabetes and obesity

Elenolic acid – a natural compound found in olives – can help to lower blood sugar levels and promote weight…

Health & research

How has dentistry changed for LGBTQ+ professionals?

As Pride Month draws to a close, Anna Peterson reflects on how the dental profession has become more inclusive for…

Dentistry

Reasons to be cheerful – Chris Barrow on the dental landscape

Speaking to Practice Plan’s creative director Les Jones, dental business coach Chris Barrow dips into his well of optimism to…

NHS to Private

Becoming a carbon neutral dental practice is easier than you think

Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Patrick Ward presents a guide to helping your practice become carbon neutral…

Dentistry

Patient records: legal issues to avoid

Simon Kidd, discusses the dentolegal issues involved in retaining and accessing patient records during your dental career – and after…

Business

The future of NHS dentistry: we need an honest conversation

Practice Plan sales and marketing director Nigel Jones caught up with BDA chair Eddie Crouch to get his take on…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 29 June 2024

It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Is dentistry…

Dentistry

Navigating multiple roles: the treatment coordinator’s challenge

Tracie Barnett explains how to juggle aspects of multiple roles from dental nurse to receptionist as a treatment coordinator. As…

Columnists

From Steven Bartlett to Gary Neville: the power of personal branding with Ash Jones

Steven Bartlett, Gary Neville, Sacha Lord – Ash Jones has worked with some big names. In this episode of Dentistry…

Business

Calls for ultra-processed food to have tobacco-style warning labels

As more evidence of the negative health impacts of ultra-processed food emerges, experts have called for public health campaigns to…

Dentistry

The profession’s duty of care towards LGBTQ+ patients

Andrew Gilliver of the LGBT Foundation discusses supporting LGBTQ+ patients and staff, including how to ask the right questions and…

Dentistry

How does gender affect smile design?

Manrina Rhode explains how she helps patients to achieve a typically masculine or feminine smile, and the features that are…

Aesthetic dentistry