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NHS dentistry may not fully recover, BDA warns

Following the NHS Dental Statistics 2022/23 published today, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that there is no prospect…

Dentistry

Beware of language barriers, dental tourists warned

People are being warned of the dangers that language barriers could hold when traveling abroad for dental treatment. This is…

Dentistry

Sweetened drinks may increase risk of liver cancer and fatal liver disease

Sugar-sweetened beverages can contribute to liver problems, increasing the risk of liver cancer and fatal liver disease. This is according…

Health & research

How do you decide which toothbrush to recommend?

Ever wondered how your fellow dental professionals choose which electric toothbrush to endorse? We’re buzzing with excitement to find out!…

Dentistry

Dentistry among most valued degrees in 2023

Dentistry and medicine have secured their place as the most valued non-technology degrees by employers this year. According to a…

AI & technology

Dental market insight in the north of England

Olivia Allison, senior business agent – dental at Christie & Co, describes the current dental market in the north of…

Dentistry

‘Living fillings’ could restore enamel, study finds

A team of scientists have created enamel-growing organoids which could help to restore and regrow damaged teeth. Led by scientists…

Dentistry

The Dental Nurse Diary – ‘run the day, or the day runs you’

fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk hears from Gemma Forsythe about the importance of organisation and note taking for dental nurses and how her new…

Dental Nursing

Dentistry Awards 2023 – not long left to enter!

There’s still time to submit your entry for the 2023 Dentistry Awards – find out more about the categories and…

Dentistry

Consultation opens on plan to relieve NHS dental access

The government has opened a public consultation on a proposal which could see dental hygienists and therapists alleviate access issues.…

NHS in crisis

Painting out stress in dentistry

‘It’s necessary for my wellbeing’: Jenna Davies discusses how she is using her love of art to help the dental…

Dentistry

NHS to private: great expectations

Morna Beattie, specialist financial adviser for Wesleyan Financial Services, shares how you may be able to meet heightened expectations of…

NHS to Private

Why is effective communication important for TCOs?

This month, Tracie Barnett discusses her top tips for effective communication and offers eight reasons why it’s so important for…

Columnists

‘Humbled and proud’ – winning Best Hygienist

Dental hygienist Sakina Syed discusses her experience of winning Best Hygienist London at the 2022 Private Dentistry Awards. How does…

Private Practice

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 19 August 2023

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

Dentistry

How to treat gummy smiles

This month, Manrina Rhode discusses all the different ways you can treat gummy smiles and how to choose the right…

Aesthetic dentistry

Using Instagram to grow your practice

Shaz Memon, marketing expert and Dental Practice Accelerator’s newest mentor, shares tips on how to grow your practice’s Instagram account.…

Marketing

Mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk

Scientists have identified a link between high white blood cells in the saliva of healthy young adults and an early…

Health & research

A dental technology student’s thoughts on the industry

Dental technology university student Eboni-Rose Williams shares her perspective of the industry, her challenges so far and how she was…

AI & technology