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The Dental Lab Expert – your team and communication in times of crisis

In the first of a new series, Ashley Byrne gives us an insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting…

Laboratory

Preparing your practice for a post-lockdown boom

A panel of speakers will cover how to prepare your practice for a post-lockdown boom on Wednesday 7 April at…

Aesthetic dentistry

NHS dental charges will not increase from April

Patient charges will not increase from 1 April in England or Wales, it has been confirmed. The Department of Health…

Dentistry

Dentist to auction instruments and equipment to raise money for charity

A dentist is auctioning his entire collection of dental equipment and instruments in a bid to raise money for charity.…

Dentistry

Surefil One – new self adhesive bulk fill composite

Philip Lewis looks at Surefil One, the new self adhesive bulk fill composite from Dentsply Sirona. In my view, the…

Aesthetic dentistry

Zygomatic doesn’t mean traumatic

Boota Ubhi explains the wonders of zygomatic implants and how they can change patient’s lives for good. Some patients are…

Implant dentistry

A healthy word – lockdown and alcohol

New research reveals an increase in lockdown level drinking that could have a lasting impact and therefore devastating health consequences.…

Oral health

The importance of good posture in dentistry

James Tang explains why good posture is so important in the prevention of neck and back pain. The spine has…

Orthodontics

A new direction for dental hygiene

Claire Berry shares her experiences developing her career in hygiene and therapy since leaving the army, how she faced the…

Dentistry

NHS dental targets increase to 60% from April

NHS dental practices will need to hit 60% of their pre-COVID activity under new requirements.  This was announced under a…

Dentistry

Instagram takeover – Natalie Bradley on autism awareness

Natalie Bradley is taking over Dentistry’s Instagram account this week for autism awareness, here we find out what she has…

Dentistry

Dentistry Question Time – ‘opportunity for private practices’

Following on from the Dentistry Question Time debate, Simon Thackeray answers some of the questions that came in on the night.…

Private Practice

Not getting any younger

As a study reveals that poor oral health increases risks of frailty in older men, Nigel Carter asks whether we’re…

Oral health

Safeguarding children

Simran Bains urges the importance of keeping up-to-date with changes in child protection policies and procedures. According to the NSPCC,…

Young Dentist

Out of office – Claire Frisby on moving to the Canary Islands

Claire Frisby discusses what it’s been like living in the Canary Islands and her love for walking. Please introduce yourself…

Implant dentistry

The Dentistry Awards – Ania Nohawica-Heer

After scooping Best Young Dentist Scotland at The Dentistry Awards, we speak to Ania Nohawica-Heer about why they entered the…

Dentistry

Teenager thrilled with simple and cost-effective makeover

Tif Qureshi describes improving the smile of a young patient with tooth wear, using the Dahl technique and composite edge…

Aesthetic dentistry

Aesthetic dentistry expert – treatment of a gummy smile

Gummy smiles are becoming an increasingly apparent problem for patients. Here Manrina Rhode discusses treatment options available. Almost once a…

Aesthetic dentistry

Definitive guide to buying a practice: part two

Don’t kid yourself, the investment is more than cash, says Dan Fine. With practice prices as they are there’s a…

Private Practice