patient care
Latest Stories
Dentistry Awards 2025: winners revealed!
The prestigious 2025 Dentistry Awards took place last Friday 6 June at The Athena in Leicester, celebrating excellence in dentistry.…
Dentistry
‘Consent isn’t just a signature’: testing patient understanding
Biju Krishnan shares some tips on testing patient understanding and why a nod probably won’t suffice. As dental professionals, we’ve…
Dentistry
Drilling through the chaos: balancing life and dentistry
‘Perfection is a myth’: Hira Arshad talks about balancing dentistry, kids and career goals. I often joke that I have…
Dentistry
Building patient trust with silence
Strength in silence: Raabiha Maan discusses the power of active listening in managing difficult dental encounters and gaining patient trust.…
Dentistry
The Dentistry Awards 2025: shortlist announced!
The Dentistry Awards 2025 shortlist is here – find out if you’ve made the cut and how to get your…
Dentistry
The perfect new patient exam
Alan Clarke discusses how a comprehensive approach to care can help you deliver something special to each patient – and…
Business
A day in the life of an orthodontic therapist
Chrystal Sharp walks through a day in the life of an orthodontic therapist, highlighting her responsibilities and role in the…
Dentistry
Kevin Lewis: when is a patient not a patient?
When is a patient not a patient? And how much does it matter? Kevin Lewis revisits the myths and controversies…
Columnists
Dental clinics and urgent visits: what does NHS dental access look like as 2025 begins?
More urgent dental appointments and free dental clinics are among some of the measures being taken to tackle the NHS…
Dentistry
Reflecting on 2024: progress and milestones in dentistry
Polly Bhambra reflects on different moments from an eventful year in dentistry and her goals for the coming year. As…
Dentistry
Your free out-of-hours emergency dental cover this Christmas
Practice owner Edd Jones discusses how he provides emergency out-of-hours services to his patients over the festive season without any…
Business
Sponsored
Anti-bullying: what can dental professionals do to help?
We share some top tips to help dental practitioners recognise the signs of bullying and what they can do to…
Dentistry
Are good relationships with patients the key to success?
Barry Oulton explains how to transform patient care through dynamic and effective communication, even with tight schedules. Since launching The…
Business
Honing your mindset: Dr Manrina Rhode’s top tips for success
Manrina Rhode shares her four top tips for honing your mindset and creating a positive practice environment. In dentistry, clinical…
Aesthetic dentistry
Sponsored
How to manage dental phobias
Dental nurse Amy Scarbo shares what her own fears have taught her about managing dental phobias, spotting the signs and…
Dental Nursing
Dental gifts following treatment – dos and don’ts
Gift-giving following dental treatment is a thoughtful way for dentists to express appreciation to their patients, but it is important…
Dentistry
AI for patient care supported by three quarters of NHS staff
More than three quarters of staff surveyed were in favour of using AI for patient care, while 81% also supported…
AI & technology
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 to manage dental anxiety
Gemma Forsythe shares what dental anxiety looks like and her top tips for supporting patients who suffer with it. Regular…
Columnists