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Nine in 10 dental professionals received gift from patient in last year, survey reveals

Patients are thanking dental professionals with chocolate, flowers and even homegrown vegetables, a new survey has revealed.  Over the past…

Dentistry

GDC to introduce an ORE application processing fee following consultation

The General Dental Council (GDC) this week announced that it will introduce an ORE application processing fee ‘to ensure associated…

Dentistry

Calls for ‘common sense changes’ to CPD and registration in dentistry

Showing their support for Saving Grace, John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), and Tamsin Thomas, DDU solicitor,…

Dentistry

Six in 10 patients more likely to trust their dentist if they use AI, survey says

Recently released data shows that 59% of respondents would be more likely to take the treatment recommendation of their dentist…

AI & technology

NHS dentistry is at its ‘most perilous point’ in 75-year history

Four in five (82.8%) dental practices in England are not registering adult NHS patients, while 71.1% are not taking on…

Dentistry

The advantages of mentorship for treatment coordinators

Tracie Barnett discusses how a mentor can boost the confidence of treatment coordinators as a valuable resource for skill development.…

Columnists

NHS dentistry recovery plan expected in 2024, says Prime Minister

The government has said a recovery plan for NHS dentistry will be published in 2024 – but failed to commit…

Dentistry

GDC failed to meet all standards of ‘good regulation’, report finds

The General Dental Council (GDC) failed to meet standards for timeliness in both fitness to practise cases and registration processing.…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession

The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of  ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This…

Dentistry

Smile Direct Club was a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

Following Smile Direct Club’s closure, the dental profession discusses the risks it posed to patient safety and the role of…

Dentistry

How to create a perfect smile

  From tooth length to the position of the lips, this month Manrina Rhode discusses her tips for creating a…

Aesthetic dentistry

Government says it must do more to improve NHS dental access

The government has said it must do more to ensure that everyone in the UK can access an NHS dentist.…

Dentistry

NHS to private conversions – ‘no sign of things slowing down’

Katrina Rees and Suki Singh discuss the trend throughout 2023 of practices converting from NHS to independent dentistry and whether…

NHS to Private

The Young Dentist winner on staying grounded

Young Dentist winner Sorabh Patel shares his story of self-reflection, mentorship and the importance of staying on the right path…

Dentistry

How does the autumn statement impact the dental team?

Johnny Minford discusses why the 2023 autumn statement could be a cause for concern for practice principals and owners. It…

Business

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 16 December 2023

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

Dentistry

What’s next for Smile Direct Club patients?

‘Seek professional guidance immediately’: In light of Smile Direct Club’s closure, dentists share their advice for those left midway through…

Dentistry

Advocating for compassion: addressing anti-Muslim behaviour in dentistry

We hear from Muslim dental professionals about the issue of islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment in the dental profession. ‘Maybe if…

Dentistry

MP calls for NHS leaders to ‘pull their finger out’ on dental delays

Delays in finalising NHS dental contracts in Darlington has led to calls for NHS bosses to ‘pull their finger out’.…

Dentistry