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More young Brits opting for cosmetic procedures over dental check-ups

More people under 34 are opting to visit the dentist for cosmetic procedures rather than a check up, new figures…

Aesthetic dentistry

How to choose your dental uniform

My Dental Uniform explains how to choose the best uniform for your dental practice. As a dentist, hygienist or dental…

People on low incomes fear being wrongly fined for NHS treatments

Wrongly fining people for NHS treatment is putting those on low incomes off going to the dentist, the BDA claims. Almost…

Spreading the word

Lino Adolf explains his vision to help laboratories convince their dentists of the benefits of digital dentistry. Lino Adolf, dental technician…

The big dentistry fees survey 2018

The Dentistry Fees Survey is back. Running throughout September and October, the survey will capture real insights, trends, similarities and variations…

NHS dentists’ salaries continue to drop in England, Northern Ireland and Wales

NHS dentists in England and Wales have seen their salary drop by 0.7% to £68,700, according to the latest NHS Digital…

Dentists working longer hours with lower levels of motivation

Dentists are working longer hours with less annual holiday, according to the latest figures from NHS Digital. There has also…

Three major dental events – all under one roof

The Private Dentistry Show, Digital Dentistry Show and Enhanced CPD Dentistry UK are coming to the Olympia on 15 September.…

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Ban on the…

Identity crisis

The current arrangement of dentists only ever being part of wider healthcare when it suits no longer suits, Kevin Lewis…

Who’s your superhero?

Not all heroes wear capes, Shaz Memon reminds us. There has been a lot in the press about superheroes over…

Dentists call for ban on DIY braces videos

Dentists are calling for a ban and removal of do-it-yourself braces tutorials posted on Youtube. The calls come amid fears…

Have you got a Ticket to Win from the FiveGoForth challenge?

https://www.facebook.com/ashley.latter.3/videos/10156331728345781/?__xts__[0]=68.ARBYbIegn2XqRyni8JZ8fPszWUIqiTjaaS28PuFw5e-zBceIKGnR6BkT6zyjefu_EOgf1g1Lm_qOi22O-uWMP46WMyWFME9lAQMU58LzD96Ocjgn1yZf9d9NGQ7WblwHLDIsHQE&__tn__=C-R-R Ashley Latter sends us a quick message from the Lake District reminding us about the Five Go Forth event…

Ban on the sale of energy drinks to children proposed

The Government has launched a public consultation on plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children. Energy drinks…

All-on-four and all-on-six concepts with live surgery

Lyra Dental introduces its all-on-four and all-on-six concepts lecture. The all-on-four and all-on-six clinical solutions have been developed to maximise…

Implant dentistry

Last chance to register for the Private Dentistry Show

It’s your last chance to register for the Private Dentistry Show, the only show in the UK dedicated to private…

Private Practice

Dentists accused of trolling new app

Dental Republik has accused dentists of trolling the makers of its new app, saying it has received ‘threatening emails’. The makers…

How can FTA Law help dental practice owners and managers?

Sarah from FTA Law explains how FTA Law can help all dental practice owners and managers. For more information visit www.fta-law.com.

Innovation wins every time

Dentsply Sirona’s endodontic solutions prove originality, reliability and innovation will always be a winning formula. As a specialist manufacturer of professional dental…