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Children increasingly exposed to vapes on display in shops

Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in shops – and are more likely to buy from small shops.…

Oral health

Dental student creates guide to help others apply to dental school

A dental student has made a 15-page guide to help prospective dentists get into dental school after her own challenges…

Young Dentist

Answering the biggest decontamination questions

Do I need an ultrasonic cleaner? What tests do I need to be carrying out? This month Decon Pete answers…

Columnists

Dentist suspended for ‘distressing’ harassment of dental nurse

A dentist who was handed a restraining order after turning up at the home of a dental nurse uninvited has…

Dentistry

The real ‘cost’ of overseas cosmetic dentistry

Michael Heffernan discusses the different reasons patients seek overseas treatment, and the risks and complications they should be informed about. …

Aesthetic dentistry

Dentist releases cookbook to raise money for charity

A dentist has put together a cookbook inspired by her family history to raise money for an oral health charity. …

Dentistry

Can eating pecans help to curb obesity?

Regular consumption of pecans can prevent obesity and other health issues like diabetes, according to a new study.  The new…

Health & research

Burnout in dentistry has reached ‘unprecedented levels’

Nishma Sharma discusses how dentistry can cause burnout and the importance of finding your inner happiness. The very nature of…

Dentistry

Consumer duty – it may affect you

Head of Medenta Richard Scarborough outlines how the new consumer duty may affect dental practices who offer patient finance and…

Dentistry

The ultimate guide to five-star email etiquette

In this month’s Marketing Expert column, Shaz Memon discusses how to implement a five-star email etiquette with powerful customer service…

Marketing

GDC announces more places for overseas dentists

The General Dental Council (GDC) will increase the number of Part 2 sittings of the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) from…

Dentistry

Half of employees call in sick or leave work early due to dental pain

Almost half of employees have called in sick or left work early due to dental pain, according to new research.…

Health & research

What the lab industry can learn from clinics – and vice versa

This month Emily and Eleanor Pittard discuss what the laboratory industry can learn from clinics – and vice versa.  The…

Columnists

Is it choice or a dilemma?

The balance of power has shifted in dentistry – dentists don’t need reasons why they shouldn’t leave the NHS, but…

NHS to Private

How to raise concerns about a senior colleague

Lesley Taylor, dentolegal adviser at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), discusses how to address any concerns you may have about…

Dentistry

Introduction to teledentistry and its benefits

Khad Shah discusses the benefits of teledentistry and how practices can use virtual appointments in dentistry. The COVID-19 pandemic led…

AI & technology

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 29 July 2023

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

Dentistry

Enter the Private Dentistry Awards now!

The esteemed Private Dentistry Awards are returning this year to celebrate outstanding dentistry carried out by teams and individuals. Chaired…

Dentistry

What does it take to build a brand?

In the first of his new video series, Simon Chard discusses the crucial first steps of building a brand, including…

Columnists