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Producing a minimally invasive, aesthetic outcome

Nishan Dixit describes a minimally invasive alignment, bleaching and edge-bonding case in which the patient was ‘elated and confident’ after…

Aesthetic dentistry

Vapes ‘95% safer’ than cigarettes messaging was unwise, says health expert

A leading health expert has argued that the message that vapes are ‘95% safer’ than cigarettes has backfired.  Dr Mike…

Dentistry

How to create quality content with the three Ss

This month, Simon Chard discusses the key to creating content, and how it will create huge growth for your brand.…

Business

It needn’t be all or nothing – advice on changing your NHS contract

As many dentists reassess their relationship with NHS dentistry in the light of this year’s clawback, Zoe Close caught up with Thomas…

Business

Five tips to avoid legal trouble in practice

Sarah Buxton, a BSDHT (British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy) partner, shares her top legal tips for dental hygienists and…

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

Managing paediatric patients before hospital and community services assessment

Dr Myria Akhtar details how GDPs can manage paediatric patients who are waiting for an assessment by hospital and community…

Dentistry

Are you living in alignment with your values?

This month, Nadia Ahmed discusses the importance of understanding your core values and living in alignment with them. A value…

Columnists

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

Fifty shades of whitening – the naughty side of tooth whitening

Join Prem Sehmi on Tuesday 3 October at 7pm as he discusses fifty shades of whitening – the naughty side…

Aesthetic dentistry

Dental profession rallies round to save Dentaid mobile clinic

The dental profession came together to raise thousands of pounds to help get a charity mobile clinic back on the…

Dentistry

Fixed retainers: are they worth the hassle?

Saba Qureshi explains the benefits and potential problems of fixed retainers, and whether she believes they are worth the effort.…

Columnists

Vaping not a gateway to smoking tobacco, says study

Vaping does not act as a gateway into smoking, according to ‘the most comprehensive study’ into the topic. Research led…

Health & research

Introducing Laboratory’s Leading 20 for 2023!

Here we celebrate the major players of the laboratory community – those who are driving dental technology forward. Meet Labroatory‘s…

Laboratory

Isle of Man to consider water fluoridation in childhood oral health plan

The Isle of Man will look into the benefits of water fluoridation as part of its integrated plan to tackle…

Dentistry

How do you replace your NHS income?

Iain Stevenson interviews Katrina Rees to unpick the golden question of how to replace NHS income when transitioning to private…

Business

Tooth whitening – how white is too white?

This month Manrina Rhode discusses the many shades of tooth whitening and what her go-to shade is for a natural,…

Aesthetic dentistry

The importance of putting mental wellbeing on the agenda

With poor mental health at work a widespread issue, Justin Leigh demonstrates the importance of mental health and wellbeing for…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 23 September 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Uchenna Okoye:…

Dentistry