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Managing challenging patients during the pandemic

Martin Wanendeya delves into the research behind an increase in assaults on healthcare professionals since the beginning of the COVID-19…

Dentistry

Opposition leader warns of dangers linked to SNP’s pledge to scrap NHS dental charges

An opposition leader has warned of the dangers associated with scrapping NHS dental charges in Scotland.  SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon…

Dentistry Scotland

Brown bear undergoes root canal treatment for abscess

A brown bear suffering from toothache underwent a root canal treatment to remove a painful abscess.  The four-year-old European brown…

Oral health

Implant insights – screw versus cement retained implant restorations

In this month’s implant insights column, Nilesh Parmar compares cement retained implants with screw retained implants. There has always been…

Implant dentistry

Home sweet home – domiciliary care for vulnerable dental patients

Debbie Ganguli answers some questions about providing appropriate, effective care for vulnerable patients in a domiciliary setting. As healthcare professionals,…

Oral health

Autism – a short reminder for young GDPs

Clare Hutchison provides a succinct reminder of autism with tips on how to deal with autistic patients in the surgery.…

Young Dentist

The Dentistry Awards – Hawa Azhar

After scooping Best Therapist UK at The Dentistry Awards, we speak to Hawa Azhar about the awards and how they’re…

Oral health

We want to hear your thoughts on mouthwash

FMC would like to know your thoughts on mouthwash and if, and how, it features in your patient recommendations. As…

Oral health

The importance of skin treatments in facial aesthetics

Multi-award-winning practice manager, Joanna Koussertari, explains the importance of treating the skin. I have been involved in facial aesthetics for…

Aesthetic dentistry

How I did it – Reena Wadia on setting up her own referral periodontics practice

Specialist periodontist, Reena Wadia, tells us how she created RW Perio referral periodontics practice. The practice RW Perio 75 Harley…

Private Practice

Dentistry podcast – Gareth Jones on Everesting

Gareth Jones discusses his 22-hour run where he ascended a height equivalent to Mount Everest to raise funds for charity. …

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… ‘Absolutely shocking’ –…

Dentistry

A tricky patient case to diagnose

James Aquilina presents a case of a patient presenting with acute exacerbation of a chronic apical periodontitis or an acute…

Endodontics

Meet the rep – Sophia Pow

Sophia Pow talks about her role at Southern Cross Dental and how she got into the dental industry. What exactly…

Dentistry

Secondhand smoke increases risk of oral cancer by more than 50%

People who are exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke could have a 51% higher risk of developing oral cancer. This is…

Oral health

Building ‘We Are Medics’ for dental undergraduates

We Are Medics is a growing social media profile that provides more details about getting into dentistry and support through…

Young Dentist

The impact of social media on cosmetic dentistry

With a growing demand for a ‘celebrity smile’, Jenita Radhakissoon explores the responsibility of clinicians to educate their patients. In…

Cosmetic Dentistry

Leading through a crisis – tip 3 – pace your team

Nicki Rowland discusses why leaders need to energise and pace their teams through passion, emotion and the strengthening of human…

Private Practice

Buying an orthodontic practice with another orthodontist

Priya Kotecha explains the finer details of purchasing a practice together. Buying an orthodontic practice is stressful at the best…

Orthodontics