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Just do it!

Ask any member of the team at Corbridge Dental what advice they would give to a dentist considering leaving the…

NHS to Private

The UK Dentistry Golf Championship in full swing

The UK Dentistry Golf Championship brought the trade and profession together for some friendly competition and networking. Find out how…

Dentistry

The Private Dentistry Awards – enter now!

It is officially time to enter the Private Dentistry Awards – find out everything you need to know about creating…

Private Practice

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 8 July 2023

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

Dentistry

Skin cancer cases in the UK reach record high

The number of people diagnosed with skin cancer has reached the highest since records began, Cancer Research UK says.  The…

Dentistry

Has the GDC made a monumental oversight?

In light of the GDC versus Williams case, Neel Kothari argues why the profession needs to properly scrutinise its regulatory…

Columnists

The Magic Dentist and its mission to change children’s oral health

Nicki Rowland details the thinking behind her new book, The Magic Dentist, and its mission to transform children’s oral health.…

Dentistry

Mid-life structural jawbone changes may signal women’s subsequent height loss

Mid-life structural changes to the jawbone may signal subsequent height loss in women, sparking calls for collaboration between dentists and…

Dentistry

Celebrating 75 years of NHS dentistry

As we mark 75 years of the National Health Service, Ben Atkins explains why some hard work will guarantee a…

Dentistry

The future of wellbeing for dental teams

Mahrukh Khwaja details her top predictions for where wellbeing is heading within dentistry.  Running a successful dental practice involves more…

Future of Dentistry

The Dentistry Awards 2023 – submit your entry now!

With entry for the 2023 Dentistry Awards now open, here’s everything you need to know to compile and submit your…

Dentistry

Skipping toothbrushing at night could increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Brushing your teeth before going to bed at night is important when it comes to preventing cardiovascular disease. This is…

Oral health

Nursing Matters – why are dental nurses leaving the profession?

This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses the dental nursing recruitment crisis and her advice for both practice owners and dental nurses…

Columnists

GDC fails to provide number of dentists erased for charging ‘top up’ fees

The GDC has failed to meet its legal requirement to provide the number of dentists who have been erased for…

Dentistry

Dental profession slams Rishi Sunak after he forgets name for dental therapists

The Prime Minister forgot the name for dental therapists last week after suggesting they take up more dental work to…

Dentistry

‘It’s good to give back’ – the dentist helping to tackle NHS dental waiting lists

  Prakash Promod, the clinical director at Alban City Dental and Surgical Centre, opens up about his experience working within…

Dentistry

Is social media damaging in dentistry?

Kunal Rai discusses the use of social media in the dental profession, including both advantages and disadvantages, and how to…

Future of Dentistry

Decon Pete – breaking down safer sharps procedures

This month, Decon Pete discusses what every practice needs to know about the safer sharps regulation and why it’s critical…

Dentistry

Technology for healthier smiles

Stacey McMaster explores the impact of advances in technology on contemporary dentistry and the UK’s oral health. Over recent years,…

AI & technology