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Are dentists best placed to offer facial aesthetics?

After a study shows that almost one in four practitioners who administer facial aesthetics are dentists, we consider why the…

Aesthetic dentistry

How chemical procurement can impact your lab’s productivity

Dave Haase discusses the key to a steady supply of essential chemicals and how a reliable chemical procurement process can…

Laboratory

Switching smokers to vapes ‘could save NHS half a billion a year’

Swapping cigarettes for vapes could save the NHS ‘more than half a billion a year’, according to a new study. …

Health & research

Dentistry Cribs – DRMR

In this episode of Dentistry Cribs, Manrina Rhode shows off her dream clinic – a  chic, luxurious practice in the heart…

Dentistry

Nearly half of employers do not state interest in hearing from diverse applicants

Nearly half of employers do not state interest in hearing from a range of diverse applicants in their job adverts,…

Dentistry

Would you want to work full-time for you?

This month the Dental Business Coach, Chris Barrow, discusses the key to breezing through the recruitment crisis. ‘Work is what…

Columnists

Sweeteners ‘ineffective’ for weight control

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance recommending against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) to control body…

Oral health

Three reasons why taking a gap year might make you a better clinician

After taking a gap year before dental school, student Sona Khan explains why it has helped her both personally and…

Young Dentist

The impact of the dental landscape on patient mindsets

Gaby Bissett speaks to Zoe Close, head of sales at the Practice Plan Group, who considers the state of the…

NHS to Private

One in five report using e-cigarettes at least monthly

About one in five respondents use e-cigarettes at least monthly and one in ten use them every day. According to…

Health & research

How do you find and sell to new customers?

You may be fortunate to have a few clients on your doorstep. But, as Matt Everatt warns, if you ever…

Laboratory

More than one third of dentists use AI in practice, study says

More than one third of dentists are using artificial intelligence in their practice, according to research.  A new study shows…

AI & technology

An NHS to private conversion success story

Ian Mills explains why the conversion from NHS to private was right for him in 2006, and the importance of…

NHS to Private

A guide to growing your practice

A match made in heaven: Cally Walker looks at the four important elements needed to help grow your practice .…

Marketing

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 5 August 2023

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

Dentistry

‘AI would be more sympathetic’ – dental technician slams GDC for his erasure

A dental technician who fell short on his CPD requirements after being diagnosed with a brain tumour has slammed the…

Laboratory

Why the future of dentistry is now

Dentistry attended 3shape’s inaugural Care symposium to find out how the Trios scanner is innovating the field of digital workflow…

AI & technology

Let’s talk dental therapy

Following Rishi Sunak’s proposal to increase training places for dental therapists, Gemma Forsythe talks to Lauren Long about her experience…

Dental Nursing

NHS Workforce Plan: the laboratory community reacts

The government’s new NHS Workforce Plan has no mention of dental technicians or clinical dental technicians despite the challenges labs…

Laboratory