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It starts with you – are you totally ready for Whole Mouth Health?

Widespread support for the promotion of Whole Mouth Health The UK’s dental profession strongly supports a prevention agenda in line…

The no-win no-fee myth

No-win no-fee solicitors aren’t targeting dentists, they’re defending patients, Steve Wake argues. ‘Have you had an accident in the last…

Philips launches new Protectiveclean range of toothbrushes

Philips has announced it will launch its new toothbrush, the Philips Sonicare Protectiveclean, at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show.…

Only 23% of Brits are happy with their smile

More than three quarters (77%) of Brits aren’t happy with their smile, research from White Glo reveals. The main reasons…

Aesthetic dentistry

Three great reasons to be an Opalescence practice

Optident gives three reasons you should offer Opalescence whitening in your practice. Opalescence is recognised as one of the leading…

Aesthetic dentistry

Introducing the A-Dec 500 dental chair

Premium comfort for your patients. Great ergonomic access for you. For more information visit www.a-dec.co.uk, email info@a-dec.co.uk or call 024…

Private Practice

Tax on sweet snacks could have a greater impact on sugar consumption

A tax on sweet snacks will have a broader impact on the amount of sugar consumed, new research has found.…

Sugar tax – an initial skirmish

The sugar tax is the start of a long war on sugar, Alun Rees warns. When our son was born…

Introducing Lunos – a new premium prophylaxis system

Dürr Dental introduces its new Lunos range of products. The new premium prophylaxis brand Lunos covers a range of products that…

How does Frank Taylor & Associates work?

Frank Taylor & Associates explains its membership works. For more information visit www.ft-associates.com.

Increasing numbers calling 999 for dental problems

The number of people in Bradford calling 999 and 111 for dental problems has been increasing over the last three years.…

Why a high search ranking and a strong online presence are essential to practice success

A website and the odd patient review is no longer enough to keep your practice at the top of search…

A personal loan makes car buying straightforward

Wesleyan explains the different ways of making a car more affordable for you. The top selling cars of 2018 show…

Private Practice

Caring for care homes

Dentists will continue to get the blame for poor oral health in care homes until the Government starts commissioning dental…

Drinking alcohol could negatively affect your oral health

Drinking alcohol could negatively affect the oral microbiome found in your mouth, new research in Microbiome has found. The study found that…

Dear Barry – building rapport

Dear Barry – I am a dentist and find it hard to make small talk with my patients. They never…

The Bleach Bond Conference

Optident introduces its fun and social way of learning – The Bleach Bond Conference. The professional life of a dentist is…

Aesthetic dentistry

Looking after oral health could help patients recover after a heart attack

Looking after oral health following a heart attack could help survivors’ cardiovascular systems recover, new research has found. The study found…

Making endodontics work for you

Dr Bob Philpott, specialist endodontist, discusses how to make endodontics work for you, how to improve efficiency and deliver better…