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The age of the dental implant – a dental hygienist’s journey

Emma Hutchison describes the hygienists’ role in the rise of dental implants. When I qualified in 2001 I had sparse…

Implant dentistry

Is there a dental indemnity crisis?

The rising cost of dental indemnity is unsustainable, Neel Kothari argues. There are a few things that I really don’t…

Gum disease raises risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 70%

People suffering with gum disease for 10 years or longer are 70% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. A new…

What is Dentex and how can principals get involved?

Pat Langley introduces Dentex and explains how you can get involved. For more information www.dentexhealth.co.uk.

Last chance to enter the Dentistry Awards 2017

There is only two weeks left to submit your entry for the Dentistry Awards 2017. The Dentistry Awards exist to recognise…

Coming soon from Patient Plan Direct

Simon Reynolds introduces Patient Plan Direct’s new enhanced plan administration portal. As part of Patient Plan Direct’s continued investment in…

Private Practice

The empowered principal – purpose

It’s important to make sure your patients leave your practice with a good feeling, Neil Sikka says. Companies throughout the…

Festival-goers neglecting their oral health

One in 10 festival-goers don’t brush their teeth at all throughout the whole event, a new study has revealed. The…

The empowered principal – intention

What is your business intention, Neil Sikka questions. Viktor Frankl, holocaust survivor and renowned psychiatrist, wrote extensively about his experiences…

Your chance to race at the Olympic Velodrome in London

Imagine racing at the Olympic Velodrome in London. This is your chance to take advantage of an amazing opportunity to…

‘Dedicated to safety’ award for aesthetics educational website

Comparethetreatment.com has been recognised for devoting its energies to making the patient journey towards aesthetic treatments a safer one. The…

Aesthetic dentistry

Nadia Sawalha receives botulinum toxin treatment for bruxism

Nadia Sawalha has revealed that she has undergone treatment with botulinum toxin to relieve bruxism, a condition that has caused her…

At least 1.8 million pensioners suffering with urgent dental condition

At least 1.8 million people aged 65 and over could have an urgent dental condition, a new report has suggested.…

What is Apolline?

We speak to Pat Langley to find out what Apolline is and its links with Dentex. For more information visit…

Choosing the right lab

Ian Buckle explains the secret to finding the right lab to work with. For more information on Stars of Dentistry…

Freeze on foundation dentist trainers’ pay an act of ‘self-harm’

The Government has confirmed a 1% pay increase for foundation dentists and a 1.14% uplift for general dental practitioners. Along with…

Put yourself out there

Click4teeth is a new initiative putting implant dentists in touch with potential patients. Your clinical skills may be second to…

Implant dentistry

Dr Sunil Hirani announced as new chair of BLOS

The British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS) have announced that Dr Sunil Hirani has been appointed as the committee’s new Chairman.…

What is Dentex?

We speak to Pat Langley to find out what Dentex is and find out what she thinks about it. For…