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How to be considerate towards transgender and non-binary patients
This Pride Month, Ben Marriott shares ten tips for ensuring your dental practice is inclusive and considerate of transgender and…
Dentistry
How AI can revolutionise the patient experience
Alan Clarke explores how integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into your practice can transform the patient journey. In the ever-evolving world…
AI & technology
Emotional struggles caused by dentures revealed
The ‘hidden challenges’ and emotional struggles faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been revealed by a new…
Dentistry
Hygiene and therapy-led dentistry: a new standard of patient care
Zain Remy discusses how a hygiene and therapy-led model promotes clinical excellence, a team approach and an enhanced patient journey.…
Oral health
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
‘Biological sex matters’, says NHS Constitution proposal
The government has proposed updates to the NHS Constitution, including changes to the process of requesting same-sex wards and care.…
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
EMS is on a mission to disrupt – with ‘no plans of slowing down’
It’s more than airflow: Dentistry’s Lucy Veal visits EMS HQ in Switzerland to explore the company’s journey so far and…
AI & technology
CDT scope of practice review ‘in the interest of public health’, association says
The Clinical Dental Technician Association UK (CDTA UK) responds to Andrew Barr’s article on why he is against a scope…
Dentistry
Menopause and oral health – it’s not just hot flushes!
Dental hygienist Sakina Syed discusses the link between oral health and menopause, and how dental professionals can help patients experiencing…
Dentistry
Managing halitosis during Ramadan
As Ramadan starts, Sakina Syed explains why halitosis can become a particular problem and how it can be prevented. Ask…
Dentistry
Emotional music can reduce pain, study shows
Emotional responses to favourite and moving music can decrease sensitivity to pain, a study has shown. This comes after researchers…
Health & research
WTF? What is the future? – know your patient, change the outcome
Join Laura Bailey on Tuesday 7 November as she discusses how knowing the patient can change the outcome of treatment.…
Dentistry
The importance of addressing alcohol intake with patients
This Sober October, Amy Mesilio Peralta discusses the impact of alcohol on oral and mental health, and the importance of…
Dentistry
The problem of alcohol misuse in dentistry
Jade Campbell discusses the problem of alcohol misuse amongst both patients and dental professionals, and the benefits of taking part…
Dentistry
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
How does Ramadan impact oral health?
As the holy month of Ramadan starts for Muslims around the world, Sakina Syed explains how fasting can impact oral…
Health & research
Total Orthodontics – body dysmorphia in dentistry
With a degree in psychology, Tom Witcher, a specialist orthodontist at Total Orthodontics Haywards Heath, part of Bupa Dental Care,…
Orthodontics