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Unmet need for NHS dentistry ‘hits record high’

More than six million adults failed to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years, statistics suggest. The…

Dentistry

Mental Health with Rhona – let’s break the stigma

In the first of her brand new column, Rhona Eskander sheds light on the urgent need to address mental health…

Columnists

MPs urge for restrictions on disposable vapes to limit use by young people

Members of Parliament urged the government to implement restrictions on the packaging of disposable vapes in a bid to reduce…

Oral health

GDC reveals number of dental professionals erased or suspended for ‘top-up’ fees

The GDC has pledged to review any ‘top-up’ fee cases that have been ‘put in doubt’ by the Williams case…

Dentistry

The (near) perfect new patient assessment for newly-qualified dentists

Onkar Mudhar reveals his top tips to help newly-qualified dentists master taking a new patient assessment.  We are often led to…

Young Dentist

The 2023 Irish Dentistry Awards – the finalists

FMC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Irish Dentistry Awards – have a look to see if…

Dentistry

Profession ‘dismayed’ at pay increase for armed forces dentists

BDA and BMA representatives have expressed concern over the recently announced pay increase for dentists and doctors working within the…

Dentistry

Aesthetic Dentistry Expert – treating black triangles

This month, the Aesthetic Dentistry Expert, Manrina Rhode, discusses everything you need to know about black triangles and the different…

Aesthetic dentistry

Are associates and dental nurses being forgotten in NHS dentistry?

Dental professionals have warned that dental associates and dental nurses are being forgotten as talks considering dental reform continue. Last…

Dentistry

Dentists call for Health Secretary to accept dental reform recommendations

More than 1,300 dentists have signed an open letter that calls for a patient-centred and prevention-focused approach to NHS dentistry.…

Dentistry

The 2023 Clinical Dentistry Awards – the finalists

FMC can finally reveal the finalists for the 2023 Clinical Dentistry Awards – check to see if you made it.…

Clinical Dentistry

Ken Finlayson takes on Camino for charity in memory of son

Ken Finlayson, chairman of FMC (owner of Dentistry and fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk), will walk the Camino for charity on Saturday in memory…

Dentistry

Why dental hygienists and therapists are key to expanding access to dental care

With Prime Minister Rishi Sunak highlighting dental therapists as key to the UK’s dental access issues, we hear from Miranda…

NHS in crisis

Simon says: how to balance life with dentistry

Simon Chard shares his tips for finding a balance between your passion for dentistry and health, wellbeing and enjoyment in…

Dentistry

How does the public perceive dentistry?

Do you want to know more about public perception, views and experiences of dentistry? Miranda Steeples delves into the latest…

Dentistry

‘I feel like I’m drowning’ – can NHS dentistry actually change?

Nishma Sharma opens up about her views of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and why attitudes towards NHS dentistry…

Dentistry

Dental Therapy Explained – digital dental therapy

With more practices investing in digital dentistry, Cat Edney discusses the many possibilities of digital dental therapy and how it…

Columnists

Dentistry Scotland Awards 2023 – entry is now open!

Entry for the 2023 Dentistry Scotland Awards has opened – here’s everything you need to know to submit your entry.…

Dentistry Scotland

Black Dental Network – be part of the evolution

The Black Dental Network hosted its inaugural event, The Evolution of Dentistry, in April. Arnold Gangaidzo explains why the community…

Dentistry