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NHS to improve access to weight loss drugs through online services

New guidance has urged the NHS to adopt online platforms for the treatment of overweight patients struggling to access in-person…

Dentistry

Three in four orthodontists report increase in adults seeking treatment

More than three quarters (76%) of orthodontists report an increase in adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment within the past three…

Health & research

Alignment: it’s more than straightening teeth

In the first of her brand new life coaching column, Nadia Ahmed discusses the importance of living in alignment with…

Columnists

The myth of work-life balance – and what we should be thinking about

Lee Eldridge explains why the sooner dentistry accepts that a work-life balance is a ‘broken model’, the quicker it will…

Dentistry

GDC reports more registrants and fewer removals in 2023

The GDC has released new data suggesting that the total number of UK registered dental care professionals has increased this…

Dentistry

Steven Bartlett announces investment in health business UNTIL

‘This multi-trillion pound market is broken’ – entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has announced his investment in health and wellness company UNTIL.…

Dentistry

Lessons learnt: reflecting on my dental journey

Guy Laffan discusses his career learnings and professional challenges, including his proudest achievements and advice to other dental professionals.  Tell…

AI & technology

Irish Dentistry Show – plan your visit now!

With the 2023 Irish Dentistry Show on the horizon, find out all the important information you need to know ahead…

Dentistry

NHS England to replace current cancer waiting time targets

Around two thirds of NHS cancer waiting time targets are going to be replaced in England in a bid the…

Dentistry

The interface between dentistry and facial aesthetics

With a quarter of UK facial aesthetic treatments being carried out by dental professionals, Shaadi Manouchehri discusses how dental treatment…

Aesthetic dentistry

Thinking of leaving the NHS? It’s your choice

Practice Plan regional support manager Josie Hutchings contemplates the options open to an NHS dental practitioner. The Health and Social…

NHS to Private

Leading the charge: how to be a confident leader

Looking to gain confidence in your leadership skills? Bhavna Doshi shares some tried, tested and proven strategies to help you…

Private Practice

Make a plan of action for the 2023 Private Dentistry Awards

Entry is open for the Private Dentistry Awards 2023! With the entry deadline looming, here is everything you need to…

Private Practice

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 12 August 2023

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

Dentistry

New AI platform for dentists could ‘save valuable time and money’

A new artificial intelligence (AI) platform could allow dentists and dental students to read X-rays with higher accuracy, helping them…

AI & technology

Shaz Memon becomes Dental Practice Accelerator mentor

The next round of Dental Practice Accelerator is still open for entries! Grow your practice’s social media with the help…

Private Practice

Sweet talk: addressing sweeteners and oral health

James Goolnik reveals everything dental professionals need to know about sweeteners and what to advise to patients.  Human brains have…

Health & research

Practice ownership – is it still flip, flog or float?

As the economic climate continues to prove challenging for businesses of all types, Practice Plan’s sales and marketing director, Nigel…

Dentistry

Implementing the therapy-led model

This month, Cat Edney discusses how a therapy-led approach can turn a one-man band into a cohesive well-oiled machine. 2023…

Columnists