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The 2023 Dentistry Scotland Awards finalists
FMC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Dentistry Scotland Awards – congratulations to all who made it. …
Dentistry
GDC chief executive Ian Brack to step down
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced the departure of Ian Brack, chief executive and registrar. Following nearly eight…
Dentistry
The importance of letting go of the pursuit of perfection
Perfection paralysis: Matt Everatt discusses the importance of embracing failure rather than hiding from it, and the positive change this…
Team management
‘Inclusivity is in our DNA’ – Bupa Dental Care and people-first dentistry
Gaby Bissett speaks to Bupa Dental Care’s UK general manager, Mark Allan, as he marks 12 months in his role…
Dentistry
Anju’s transformation from surviving in the NHS to thriving in private practice
Anju Jairath explains how transitioning from NHS to private practice with the support of Practice Plan brought back her love…
NHS to Private
Do you really trust your team?
Ashley Byrne reveals some hard truths about the real meaning of trust and the ‘incalculable’ benefits of having a team…
Business
The true value of employee wellbeing
Ritesh Aggarwal explores the many benefits of prioritising team wellbeing for practices that commit to taking it seriously. In 2019/20,…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 21 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Private…
Dentistry
Keeping your ceramicist in the loop
This month, Manrina Rhode stresses the importance of communicating effectively with your ceramicist as an aesthetic dentist – from shade…
Aesthetic dentistry
Obesity rates drop among primary school children, statistics show
New statistics show obesity prevalence among four and five year olds in reception classes fell below 10% in 2022/23. Statistics published yesterday…
Dentistry
Over 40s should be offered NHS menopause checks, MPs say
The Menopause All-Party Parliamentary Group have said that ‘menopause checks’ should be offered as part of the NHS health check…
Health & research
Bad management leads to one in three UK workers quitting, says survey
Bad managers and toxic work culture are causing one in three UK workers to quit their job. This is according…
Dentistry
Getting started with 3D printing
Join Mark Barry on Thursday 26 October at 7pm as he discusses getting started with 3D printing – sign up…
AI & technology
Navigating baby loss in dentistry and beyond: a personal perspective
Nikki McPherson opens up about her own struggles with pregnancy loss and why it is an important topic to consider…
Dentistry
Creating confidence in dental therapy
This month, Cat Edney discusses the concept of confidence – how can practices encourage dental therapists to feel confident and…
Columnists
Whole tooth regeneration with stem cells ‘a realistic aim’, study finds
A new study has evaluated the potential uses of stem cells in dental treatment, including regeneration of bone, soft tissue…
Dentistry
The Dental Industry Awards 2023 finalists
Introducing this year’s finalists for the Dental Industry Awards 2023 – check to see if you made the list! Now in…
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
Flint House Dental from the ground up
David and Trusha Carr share the story of how Flint House Dental came to be, and the hurdles they have…
Business