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Contract reform: a quiet revolution?

Nigel Jones wonders what the future holds for NHS dental contract reform – are we soon to see an NHS recovery…

NHS to Private

The question of controlling the frequency of dental attendance

Kevin Lewis examines why patients, dentists and the government all want to control the frequency of attendance. ‘Do you come…

Columnists

Revolutionising full arch dental implants – the power of photogrammetry

Morven McCauley details the innovative use of Icam and photogrammetry in implant dentistry and how it has revolutionised the sector. …

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 16 September 2023

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

Dentistry

What are my options when treating a gummy smile?

In her latest instalment of Ironing Out the Creases, Shaadi Manouchehri details how to treat a gummy smile using neuromodulators. …

Aesthetic dentistry

Registration extended for the Private Dentistry Awards 2023

The registration deadline for the Private Dentistry Awards 2023 has been extended, but only days remain – register today! Have…

Private Practice

Dental nurse suspended for sharing ‘inappropriate and racially motivated’ posts on Facebook

A dental nurse has been suspended after sharing posts on Facebook that made ‘negative and divisive’ comments about non-white racial…

Dentistry

Is safeguarding in dentistry fair and proportionate?

Neel Kothari analyses changing approaches to safeguarding – is dental non-attendance a sign of a child at risk? Over the…

Columnists

The key principles to master for advanced hard and soft tissue techniques

Join Nik Vourakis on Thursday 21 September at 7pm as he discusses the key principles to master for advanced hard…

Clinical Dentistry

Workshop tour: first-class patient experience without breaking the bank

Practice Plan shares the details of their How to Build a Team of High Flyers workshop tour, led by Barry…

Dentistry

The Dentistry Awards – registration deadline extended!

With a newly extended deadline, there’s still time to register for the Dentistry Awards 2023 – learn more about the…

Dentistry

Ministers considering ban on disposable vapes, reports suggest

Government ministers are said to be preparing a ban on disposable vapes as concerns grow over the number of young…

Dentistry

Transitioning from NHS to private dentistry with confidence

Join Simon Reynolds, Janice Charlton, and Orla O’Herlihy on Wednesday 10 September at 7pm as they discuss how to transition…

Business

Dentistry Cribs – Linda Greenwall & Associates

In the latest episode of Dentistry Cribs, Dr Linda Greenwall shows us around her multidisciplinary practice and details the technology…

Dentistry

The Irish Dentistry Awards 2023 winners in pictures

Saturday night saw Ireland’s dental community gather to celebrate their achievements in style – find out who won at the…

Dentistry

Most patients unaware HPV causes throat cancer, says study

Most patients are unaware of the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) and throat cancer, a study says. According to new…

Dentistry

Dental therapists – recruitment, renumeration, retention

Cat Edney explores the key concepts that should be considered when employing a dental therapist in your practice – recruitment,…

Columnists

Are you a practice owner?

Join Neil Richardson and his panel of experts as they discuss the practice ownership journey – sign up now. Join…

Business

Plymouth ranked best UK university for student experience in dentistry

The University of Plymouth is the best UK university for dentistry in 2024, according to The Guardian. According to the…

Dentistry