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NHS England starts prescribing weight-loss jab Wegovy

The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now being prescribed by the NHS in England as part of its weight management strategy…

Dentistry

‘The new normal’ – patients queue at 4am for NHS dental care

Patients are queuing at 4am in a desperate attempt to access NHS dental care – a scene that the profession…

Dentistry

What is Zero Gravity? – helping dental students from low-income families

Zero Gravity helps UK students from low-income families secure places at top universities. We hear from its founder, Joe Seddon,…

Young Dentist

GDC launches pilot to ‘improve timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes

The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a pilot to ‘improve proportionality and timeliness’ of fitness to practise processes. Announced…

Dentistry

‘Too many bad stories’ – Botox providers in England face stricter standards

The government could ban unlicensed providers of non-surgical cosmetic treatments in England following the launch of a new consultation. At…

Aesthetic dentistry

From dental nurse to client experience manager: finding your strengths

Gemma Forsythe chats to Chloe Phillips about her journey from trainee dental nurse to client experience manager, and the importance…

Dental Nursing

Dental membership plans – a benefit for the whole team

Katrina Rees explains how membership plans can be more than just a financial crash mat when making the move from…

Business

Sustainable procurement – shaping dentistry’s future

Mark Topley explains how to achieve more sustainable procurement and examines the impact this will have on the future of…

Dentistry

Research demonstrates impact of COVID-19 on the oral microbiome

An observational study into the effect of COVID-19 on the oral microbiome has found that severe cases led to a…

Oral health

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 2 September 2023

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

Dentistry

Researchers to explore long-term impact of wearing dentures

Researchers are kicking off a study to explore the long-term physical impact of wearing dentures. The 18-month study will be…

Health & research

A young dental professional’s guide to using Linkedin

Taha Varvani Mirshahi outlines five ways young dental professionals can use Linkedin to expand their networking skills and make connections.…

Business

Free dental care offered to fisherman and their families

Fishermen and their families will have access to free dental checks after a dental charity makes its return to the…

Dentistry

Digital occlusion control with the Bausch OccluSense

Join Mina Niknazemi on Thursday 7 September at 7pm as she discusses digital occlusion control with the Bausch OccluSense. The…

AI & technology

How to navigate the UK dental market

This month, Emily and Eleanor Pittard discuss the methods and tools you need to position your business for growth and…

Columnists

HPV and dentistry: what are the signs and how can you help?

As a common virus which could cause cancer, Neena Nayyar discusses how to spot HPV and why the role of…

Health & research

A fresh take on leadership – supporting teams through change

Toyin Aiyegbusi explains why leadership is so important and how teams can be supported through change in the practice setting. …

Dentistry

An introduction to CS 3D Imaging Software

Due to technical difficulties, this webinar will not be available on-demand until next week (week commencing 11/09/2023). Join Maik Gerullis…

Dentistry

Ibuprofen ‘can effectively manage dental pain in children’

Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – such as ibuprofen – can be used to manage dental pain when immediate care is…

Health & research