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My journey to digital dentistry

Marcos White shares how digital dentistry has transformed his practice workflow and offers his advice to those hesitant to adopt…

AI & technology

Utilising dental therapists could combat access crisis, says think tank

A report exploring ways to combat the dental access crisis and cut costs in UK dentistry suggests that better utilising…

Dentistry

Avoiding clinical complaints

Join Pat Langley on Tuesday 14 May at 7pm as she discusses avoiding clinical complaints – sign up now! This…

Business

‘Treated like a machine’ – experts call for miscarriage leave in dentistry

As dental professionals discuss their experiences of returning to work after miscarriage, the British Dental Association (BDA) has called for…

Dentistry

How should principal dentists approach staff sickness?

Following the news that mental health benefits and sick notes will become harder to obtain, principal dentists explain how they…

Dentistry

Why everyone wins when you utilise dental therapists

Ibrahim Numan discusses how underutilised dental therapists are impacting the industry and how to use them to their full scope…

Oral health

Daily use of cigarettes is no longer reducing, researchers warn

A new study from Cancer Research UK suggests that the number of cigarettes smoked daily has stalled after reducing steadily…

Dentistry

New Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree launched in Ireland

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has announced a new undergraduate dental degree commencing in 2025. The RCSI…

Dentistry

Great Barrier Relief – popular myths debunked

Practice Plan introduces some of the common myths that hold dentists back from introducing private dentistry to their practice and…

NHS to Private

The Dentistry Awards – hear from the winners

From the moment their name was announced to how they’ve celebrated since, dental professionals share their experiences of winning at…

Dentistry

Ban vape branding on sports kits, says MP

An MP has called on the government to ban vape brands from sponsoring sports kits to help tackle youth vaping.…

Oral health

A letter to my younger self – Giles Bradley

Reflecting on his career, Giles Bradley discusses the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone and how dental technology…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 4 May 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… ‘Biological sex…

Dentistry

What do dentists say? – patients contract HIV after receiving ‘vampire facials’

Dentists with a special interest in facial aesthetics have spoken out following the news that multiple patients contracted HIV after…

Aesthetic dentistry

Advice for the next generation of businesswomen

Anushika Brogan shares why businesswomen need experience, commitment and balance in order to be successful. Many of the practice owners…

Business

‘Shaping a more inclusive future’ – the Black Dental Network Excellence Conference 2024

Gaby Bissett describes the highlights of this year’s Black Dental Network Excellence Conference – and why the group is only just…

Dentistry

Decontamination practices for maintaining a clean dental practice

Ron Brown provides dental infection prevention guidelines to implement a clean and sterile environment for patients and staff. On average,…

Dentistry

To B1, or not to B1? What is a B1 guarantee when whitening?

Join Julie Dale on Thursday 9 May at 7pm as she discusses to B1, or not to B1? What is…

Aesthetic dentistry

Almost £150 million of NHS funding returned by dentists, says new analysis

NHS dentists in England returned almost £150 million worth of government funding last year after failing to meet their treatment…

NHS in crisis