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Former GDC committee chair suspended for racist comments

A former chair of the GDC has been suspended after suggesting that he would not want an African dentist to…

Dentistry

The power, art, synergy and simplicity of digital dentistry

Robert Chaffe and Steve Campbell will discuss digital practice-lab connectivity during a free webinar on Thursday 7 October at 19:00.…

Laboratory

‘Practices are desperate’ – the growing demand for dental nurses

Over the last few months, reports have circulated highlighting a need for dental nurses within the profession. Last month, an…

Dental Nursing

‘We get verbal abuse from patients daily’ – NHS dentist calls for better communications

Last week a patient was charged with assault after attacking four staff members at a GP practice. The incident, which…

Dentistry

Smiles at Sea – free dental checks offered to fishing community

Fisherfolk and their families can get their teeth checked for free as part of a harbourside tour to tackle inequalities.…

Oral health

Business Expert – positive mindset and clear goals

A positive mindset and setting clear goals is the key to running a successful dental practice, Jaswinder Gill suggests. You…

Orthodontics

Sara Hurley – leading the charge

Sara Hurley speaks to Gemma Bridge about her role as a Global Child Dental Fund trustee and how the Senior…

Dentistry

The Welsh Dentistry Show – A journey into aesthetics

The Welsh Dentistry Show is this Friday and it’s your chance to see Rhodri Thomas discuss aesthetic dentistry. During his…

Aesthetic dentistry

‘I burst into tears’ – dental nurse wins fashion photography award

A dental nurse who walked away with a fashion photographer award said she ‘wasn’t expecting’ to do so well. Sheila…

Dental Nursing

‘We cannot live without the 3shape Trios 3 Move’

We caught up with Usman Riaz, clinical director at Renovo Dental, about how his 3shape Trios Move is transforming his…

Private Practice

From Exocad to the world

Following its impressive appearance at IDS last week, we spoke to Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO, about Exocad’s plans for the future. Exocad’s…

Laboratory

Eoin O’Sullivan on his successful digital approach to dentistry

Eoin O’Sullivan tells Guy Hiscott why partnership with his dental lab is at the heart of his successful digital approach…

Implant dentistry

Prefabricated teeth in individual implant prosthetics

Patrick Zimmermann and Dominik Mäder present a field report on SR Ortholingual S DCL by Ivoclar Vivadent. Total prosthetics is…

Laboratory

‘I’m worried I’ll lose too many patients’

Donna Hall explains the move from NHS to private dentistry and how many patients you’ll need to retain to remain…

NHS to Private

Welsh Dentistry Show – catch a whole host of leading speakers

Get yourself registered and you can tune in to a whole list of leading speakers at the Welsh Dentistry Show…

Dentistry

Primary Care Appeals: getting to the heart of dispute resolution

NHS Resolution introduces its Primary Care Appeals service, helping to resolve any disputes between the NHS and dental practices. Relationships…

Dentistry

Dental hygienist saves her mum’s life after detecting ‘suspicious’ mole

A dental hygienist saved her mother’s life after spotting a melanoma on the back of her arm – sparking calls…

Dentistry

Petrol crisis – NHS health workers should get priority access to fuel, says association

NHS healthcare workers are calling for priority access to petrol stations. This follows days of chaos as people across the…

Dentistry

Data protection and confidentiality

Join Alison Large as she reviews data protection and confidentiality within dentistry during a free webinar at 19:00 on 5…

Dentistry