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Should you be concerned about losing patients when converting from NHS to private?
‘Dentists, take heart!’ – Anju Jairath, Les Jones and Zoe Close address some common concerns when converting from NHS to…
NHS to Private
Adrenaline-containing anaesthetics – allergy or side effect?
Peter Raftery shares his advice for effectively treating patients who wrongly believe that they are allergic to adrenaline-containing anaesthetics. A…
Dentistry
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A matter of taste – aid patient adherence
Colgate explains how dental professionals can use taste to aid adherence in patients with an increased risk of caries. Dental…
Dentistry
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Take a look at dental unit waterline decontamination with Aura Infection Control
Laura Edgar, managing director at Aura Infection Control, explains Aura’s mission to help UK dental practices use different products and…
AI & technology
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Getting off the green mile
This month, Cat Edney discusses how ‘the H30 life’ – the Green Mile – can impact patients, the practice and…
Dentistry
Are we sleep walking into disaster?
Charlotte Leigh discusses the dangers of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea, and why dentists are uniquely placed to screen and treat…
Clinical Dentistry
Intraoral scanners – extending your comfort zone
Every dental practice tries to provide its patients with as much comfort as possible, but making the procedure itself comfortable?…
Dentistry
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The role of sedation techniques in special care dentistry
Dr Shilpa Shah has developed a range of sedation techniques to suit the needs of patients whose ability to access…
Dentistry
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Improve implant treatment acceptance with Smile in a Box
Straumann explains how it’s Smile in a Box implant system can improve treatment acceptance through thorough treatment planning and predictable…
Implant dentistry
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The untold impact of culture on oral health
Dental hygienist Janet Williams Oshun investigates how oral health is influenced by culture and varying oral practices. In the final…
Dentistry
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Almost six in ten Brits see the same dentist more than the same GP
Almost six in ten (59%) Brits say they see the same dentist more consistently than they see the same GP,…
Dentistry
Does your consent procedure cover every GDC requirement?
Tom Hester explains how Densura is adding value to the thorny issue of consent through a new initiative. As someone…
Business
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The Dental Hygienist Roadshow webinar series
The Dental Hygienist Roadshow 2023 is going digital! Learn more about the three lectures in the webinar series and sign…
Oral health
Barriers to patient conversations around menopause
Rowan Thomas speaks to Zelda Williamson and Debbie Reed about the factors preventing productive conversations around menopause in the dental…
Dentistry
Five reasons why your intraoral scanner should be your best friend
Tracie Barnett discusses why an intraoral scanner is an integral piece of equipment for your dental practice. Intraoral scanning is…
AI & technology
Practice in Cornwall to only see vulnerable NHS patients
A dental practice in Cornwall is to kickstart an NHS pilot scheme whereby only children and the most vulnerable patients…
Dentistry
The business of dentistry: prioritising improved patient care
Join Doug Fettig on Wednesday 4 October at 7pm as he discusses the business of dentistry: prioritising improved patient care.…
Business
Workshop tour: first-class patient experience without breaking the bank
Practice Plan shares the details of their How to Build a Team of High Flyers workshop tour, led by Barry…
Dentistry
From dental nurse to client experience manager: finding your strengths
Gemma Forsythe chats to Chloe Phillips about her journey from trainee dental nurse to client experience manager, and the importance…
Dental Nursing