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South West Dentistry Show 2024 – the CPD Theatre

The South West Dentistry Show is just around the corner – find out what’s in store in the CPD Theatre…

Dentistry

From multiple businesses to mentalism: the power of the mind with Jeff Salmon

In April’s episode of our podcast, Dentistry Talks, Gaby Bissett speaks to multi-business owner Jeff Salmon about his journey to…

Dentistry

Stop Snoring Week – a guide to screening and treating snoring

This Stop Snoring Week, Charlotte Leigh discusses what causes snoring and how dental professionals are uniquely placed to screen and…

Clinical Dentistry

Two thirds of UK dentists ‘often think of leaving dentistry’, says NHS report

NHS England has published a report on the working patterns, motivation and morale of primary care dentists throughout the UK.…

NHS in crisis

GDC versus Williams: regulator says ‘no further action required’ on past cases 

The General Dental Council (GDC) has said ‘no further action is required’ after reviewing past cases in light of the…

Dentistry

Child alcohol use in England highest in the world, says WHO

One third of 11 year olds and more than half of 13 year olds in England have consumed alcohol –…

Health & research

Implementing a therapy-led model in practice

Cat Edney explains what a therapy-led model looks like, how to implement it and the many benefits it will bring…

Dentistry

Dealing with change in an uncertain world

Joanne Phoenix makes some suggestions that may help people make the change they need to live the life they really…

Dentistry

Entering dental awards – why and how?

Join Leanna Ellis and Chris Baker next Wednesday 1 May at 7pm as they discuss entering dental awards – why…

Business

Call for political parties to focus on NHS dentistry in election manifestos

A leading dentist has urged political parties to prioritise NHS dentistry in their upcoming election manifestos. Eddie Crouch, chair of…

NHS in crisis

What tax-free childcare benefits are available for working families in dentistry?

Dental nursing is 99% female – and dentistry overall is now more than 50% female – so childcare is a…

Personal finance

The power of collaboration

This month, Emily and Eleanor Pittard discuss how a culture of collaboration can help to combat imposter syndrome and burnout.…

Business

Oral surgeon awarded for research on sexual misconduct  

Professor Carrie Newlands has been recognised and awarded for her research into sexual misconduct in surgical environments. Last September, a…

Dentistry

Is the future bright for dental technicians?

Last week, we asked the dental profession whether they believe the future is bright for dental technicians – here’s what…

Dentistry

Cost of cigarettes encouraging smokers to quit, says study

The increasing cost of a pack of cigarettes is encouraging one in four adults in England to give up smoking…

Health & research

Jason Wong announced as England’s new chief dental officer

Jason Wong has been appointed chief dental officer (CDO) for England by NHS England and the department of health and…

Dentistry

Heading into Q2: what’s the name of the game?

This month, Chris Barrow discusses the lessons learned from Q1 and how dental business owners should be prepared for Q2.…

Business

Dentists feature in Bristol art exhibition

An art exhibition at The Island in Bristol showcased artwork from ‘local voices of healthcare’ such as dentists, doctors and…

Dentistry

Adverse local publicity when introducing private dentistry is short lived

Gillian Gunning offers some advice for dentists who fear negative publicity through social media and local press when introducing private…

NHS to Private