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One in 10 three-year-olds already suffer from tooth decay

More than 10% of England’s three year olds are suffering from tooth decay, a new report reveals.  The survey –…

Dentistry

Anodontia and minimally invasive preparation treatment

Alina Lazar discusses anodontia of maxillary lateral incisors. Anodontia is a genetic or congenital (hereditary) absence of one or several…

Orthodontics

Chasing dreams – our experience at the Dentistry Awards 2020

Claire Nightingale shares her award experience after winning Best Practice London and Best Overall Practice at the Dentistry Awards 2020.…

Dentistry

Opioid painkillers after dental treatment could risk overdose

Receiving an opioid prescription from your dentist could put families at risk. In a new study from the University of…

Dentistry

Decon Pete – importance of in-practice training

Decon Pete discusses the importance of in-practice training and encouraging good infection control.  As a core CPD subject, decontamination and…

Dentistry

Instagram takeover – Kreena Patel on endodontic success

Kreena Patel is taking over Dentistry’s Instagram account this week to help guide endodontic success, here we find out what…

Endodontics

NHS to private – why the odds are stacked in your favour

Zoe Close looks at what things are in your favour if you are currently contemplating going private. If the past…

NHS to Private

The benefits of lasers in practice

Michaela ONeill discusses her introduction to lasers in dental practice and the benefits they can provide for hygienists in particular.…

Oral health

Out of office – Shaadi Manouchehri on playing squash

Shaadi Manouchehri talks about her love for grilled edamame beans and playing squash at an international level. Please introduce yourself…

Private Practice

What is dentine hypersensitivity?

Wondering what dentine hypersensitivity is? Aisha Memon explains. Dentine hypersensitivity is a common condition that today’s adult population complain of…

Young Dentist

Private Dentistry Awards winner – Faith Phillips of Guildhall Dental

This month we talk to award winner Faith Phillips of Guildhall Dental about being a winner at the most prestigious…

Private Practice

An aesthetic patient journey

Lisa Bainham explains how a knowledgeable team and a shiny practice can help you and your patients get off the…

Aesthetic dentistry

The digital dentist – understanding occlusion

Dr Alif Moosajee (Aka The Smiling Dentist) tackles the topic of occlusion and why he thinks an understanding is crucial…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘Teeth are the…

Dentistry

Taking stock – how COVID-19 changed NHS dentistry

Johnny Minford looks at how COVID-19 may have changed NHS dentistry. Spring is a time of change for all sorts…

Private Practice

Call for ‘Armed Forces’ style campaign to encourage dental careers

A new report is calling for an ‘Armed Forces style’ campaign in a bid to recruit more healthcare workers. Neil…

Dentistry

Oral Health Summit – free one-day event on preventive dentistry

At our first ever Oral Health Summit, we will welcome world leading experts to deliver lectures on the best approaches…

Dentistry

Maintaining dental implants away from the dental practice

Dental implants are commonplace in dental practices across the UK. Maintaining them is of utmost importance to the dental team.…

Implant dentistry

The facial aesthetics expert – the signature lip enhancement

In this month’s Facial Expert column, Lara Watson covers lip enhancement and things to consider when carrying out the procedure.…

Aesthetic dentistry