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Dental nurse suspended for posting patients online – what can we learn from this?
Professionalism, privacy, and the perils of posting: Biju Krishnan shares some lessons from a GDC fitness to practise case in…
Dental Nursing
Treeline Dental builds trust through social media
Treeline Dental Care explains how its approach to social media is attracting new patients and building trust with existing ones.…
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The challenge of self-promotion
Shaz Memon reveals why the dental profession may benefit from rethinking its approach to self-promotion Many people find self-promotion uncomfortable,…
Dentistry
Do female patients prioritise aesthetics over oral health?
Zoe Buontempo explores the impact of social media on female patients’ decision making and whether dental professionals have a responsibility…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 22 February 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
How to maximise social media as a dental lab
Eleanor Pittard offers her top tips for building a brand online and making the most of social media as a…
Business
The dangers of ‘bad science’ in dentistry
In his latest column, Neel Kothari warns of the ‘erosion of trust’ between the dental profession and the public as…
Columnists
News you’ve missed this week – 9 November 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Why you don’t need a huge social media following in dentistry
‘Stop dancing and utilise what you already have’: Ellena Jackson explains why posting yourself dancing and thousands of followers are…
Business
What exactly can we say on social media?
Neel Kothari explores the potential consequences of online posts and questions whether the GDC’s approach to social media regulation is…
Columnists
The Instagram associate – asset or liability?
While the efforts of ‘Instagram associates’ can benefit your practice, there are also times to exercise caution, Chris Barrow says……
Business
How to unlock the power of good content
Think beyond social media: Ross Idzhar shares tips on how to unlock the power of great content to use further…
Business
Ten ways to build genuine connections on social media
Rachel Dilley explains how a tailored and cohesive content strategy can help elevate your social media presence. In today’s digital…
Dentistry
One hour of social media a day ‘doubles risk of vaping and smoking among children’
Using social media for just one hour a day doubles a child’s chance of smoking or vaping, a new study…
Health & research
The impact of social media on aesthetic dentistry
This month, Manrina Rhode discusses how she utilises social media to benefit her aesthetic dentistry business. Today, I want to…
Aesthetic dentistry
How can orthodontic patients benefit from social media?
From allaying fears to sharing treatment options, Saba Qureshi discusses the huge potential social media has for patients – and…
Columnists
Can we trust social media?
Miranda Steeples considers the importance of professional organisations in the era of social media. In today’s digital age, where information…
Dentistry
Mental health, social pressure and the Joneses
Vinay Rathod discusses the impact of social media’s distorted portrayal of wealth on dental professionals’ mental health. Social media is…
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Your social media activity could sabotage your dental career
Your virtual life may feel distinct from your day-to-day practice – but you are accountable to the regulator for your…
Dentistry