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I’m a qualified dental nurse… what now?
Gemma Forsythe discusses the ‘endless opportunities’ for career development as a dental nurse, and how to make the right decision…
Columnists
‘Treated like a number, not a person’ – dental nurse calls for compassionate approach to CPD
‘The looming uncertainty created immense stress for me’ – we hear from a dental nurse who explains why they believe…
Dentistry
Introduction to early intervention orthodontics with clear aligners
Join Steffen Decker on Tuesday 9 January at 7pm as he discusses an introduction to early intervention orthodontics with clear…
Clinical Dentistry
GDC’s failure to meet all standards of good regulation ‘not good enough’
Calls have been made for the General Dental Council (GDC) to take action to reduce the amount of time taken…
Dentistry
Should you be concerned about losing patients when converting from NHS to private?
‘Dentists, take heart!’ – Anju Jairath, Les Jones and Zoe Close address some common concerns when converting from NHS to…
NHS to Private
Do dental regulators protect illegal manufacture in dentistry? – part one
fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk and Laboratory ask where the professions’s regulators stand on the illegal dental manufacture or import of dental devices such…
Dentistry
Too little, too late – a look back at 2023
Following on from last month’s part one of their review of the dental landscape in 2023, Nigel Jones continues his…
Dentistry
A letter to my younger self – Nina Frketin
Dental technician Nina Frketin looks back on the lessons she has learned over the years in a letter to her…
Dentistry
Dentistry’s 2023 round up
It has been a significant year for UK dentistry – from landmark court judgements, workforce plans and the closing down…
Dentistry
The smile behind the mask – addressing mental health
Sorabh Patel emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health and resilience to ensure a healthy and productive career in dentistry.…
Dentistry
Toothbrushing linked to lower rates of pneumonia in hospitalised patients
Researchers have found that toothbrushing may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalised patients. A new study by investigators from…
Dentistry
How can orthodontic patients benefit from social media?
From allaying fears to sharing treatment options, Saba Qureshi discusses the huge potential social media has for patients – and…
Columnists
Are side hustles worth the hassle?
Matt Everatt discusses what he has learned from his side hustles and how they can improve your mental health. What…
Business
‘The time for reform is now’ in Northern Ireland, says BDA
The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland has called for urgent reform and fair funding to secure the future of…
Dentistry
Can we trust social media?
Miranda Steeples considers the importance of professional organisations in the era of social media. In today’s digital age, where information…
Dentistry
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 23 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC failed…
Dentistry
What will 2024 bring to dental technology?
Ashley Byrne discusses the trials and tribulations of 2023, and why he believes 2024 will be ‘the year of the…
AI & technology
Addressing the plight of Smile Direct Club employees
Following the Smile Direct Club closure, Del Kahya questions why the compassion and support shown to patients has not been…
Business
‘Any time is a good time to convert’ – advice from an NHS to private expert
Simon Gallier first transitioned a practice to private dentistry 30 years ago – here he shares some advice for those…
NHS to Private