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Domestic abuse: is it any of our business in dentistry?
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Gemma Forsythe talks to Preetee Hylton about the signs of domestic abuse and…
Columnists
The Private Dentistry Awards 2023 finalists
Here it is – the list of finalists for the Private Dentistry Awards 2023. Check to see if you made…
Dentistry
Meet the Laboratory editorial board panel
Get to know the friendly faces Laboratory’s Lab Experts panel, bringing expertise, skill and experience from every corner of the…
Dentistry
Demand remains for private and mixed UK dental practices, report finds
Demand remains for private and mixed practices across the UK – while the economic environment is leading to changing corporate…
Business
Teachers criticise Labour’s pledge for supervised toothbrushing
Labour has faced backlash from teachers following its pledge to introduce supervised toothbrushing in schools. This comes after Labour leader…
Dentistry
Why you need to health check your personal pension
Listen to Simon Cosgrove as he explains key considerations for personal pensions, their performance and when it might be time…
Finance & accounting
Tooth Club: creating a recognisable and stylish brand
Practice makes perfect: Tooth Club shares the story of creating its 10th ultra-modern dental practice, located in Bishop’s Stortford. Committed…
Business
How to become a great boss with a great team
Leading from the front: Mark Topley shares his seven key strategies for becoming a leader with an outstanding team. If…
Business
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry…
Dentistry
One third of dental hygienists unable to take breaks, survey shows
A survey has found that over one third of dental hygienists (35%) and 30% of dental therapists are unable to…
Dentistry
It’s time to address mental health in dental labs
Steve Taylor discusses the importance of addressing mental health in the lab and how to spot the signs that someone…
Team management
Why we need action on blue on blue GDC referrals
Neel Kothari discusses the implications of blue on blue GDC referrals, and how the very nature of dentistry and its…
Columnists
Adapting to menopause in the dental practice
Chief executive of the BADN Pam Swain discusses the impact of menopause on dental professionals and explains what employers can…
Dental Nursing
How Mike Hesketh took his practice from £800,000 turnover to £2 million in 18 months
Join Thomas Dickson on Thursday 19 October at 7pm as he talks to Mike Hesketh about how he took his…
Business
Flavours and descriptions of vapes could be restricted
The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping in an attempt to clamp down on the promotion of…
Dentistry
Answering your IPC and decontamination FAQs
This month, Decon Pete answers frequently asked IPC and decontamination questions, such as how often surgeries should be deep cleaned.…
Columnists
The Dentistry Awards 2023 finalists
FMC is pleased to announce the full list of finalists for the 2023 Dentistry Awards – have a look to…
Dentistry
NHS flexible commissioning update has ‘same old problems’, says BDA
NHS England has released new guidance for flexible commissioning, which the BDA dubbed a ‘new framework with the same old…
Dentistry
Tesco to cover VAT on its kids’ toothbrushes and toothpastes
Tesco has cut the price of children’s toothbrushes and toothpastes by 20% in a move to help fight tooth decay.…
Dentistry