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Stars of Dentistry 2017 teaser

Dentistry 17: Stars of Dentistry is the most highly-anticipated dental event of 2017. Featuring 10 global dental superstars coming together…

Sleight of hand

The government is grossly misleading patients over who bears the cost of NHS dental treatments, believes Kevin Lewis. The fact…

New deputy editor for Community Dental Health

Professor David Moles, professor of oral health services research and director of postgraduate education and research at Plymouth University Peninsula…

Those with dental phobia more likely to have cavities or missing teeth

People with dental phobia are more likely to have active caries or missing teeth, a new study has found. The…

Let us know your thoughts about Dentistry magazine

We want to hear from you about Dentistry magazine, to help shape the future direction of editorial within the publication.…

The EU workforce: what’s next?

After the triggering of Article 50 and the beginning of the negotiations on the country’s exit from the European Union,…

New exam to bridge gap between general dental care and specialist treatment

In response to research identifying a skills gap between general dental care and specialist treatment, the RCSEd’s Faculty of Dental…

Non-surgical rhinoplasty named fastest growing cosmetic trend

New research has revealed an increase in enquiries for non-surgical aesthetic treatments by UK consumers. In particular, the data, compiled…

Aesthetic dentistry

What to avoid when moving away from the NHS

Richard Scarborough explores the potential pitfalls that dentists make when moving away from the NHS, and the best way to…

What could a general election mean for dentistry?

After Theresa May announced a snap general election, Michael Watson discusses what this could mean for dentistry. In a surprise…

Scottish parents told to take more responsibility for children’s oral health

Scottish parents need to take more responsibility for their children’s oral health, a paediatric dentist has said. Professor Nicola Innes,…

Preventative oral care techniques

Wrigley explains ways your patients can easily, quickly and effectively improve their oral health. Traditionally, preventative dental health efforts centred on…

Online referrals – managing confidential patient data

The Dentistry Cloud keeps patient data secure while simplifying the referral process. The CEO of The Dentistry Cloud, an online…

Survey launched asking for your thoughts on NHS dentistry

Practice Plan has announced the launch of its fifth NHS Confidence Monitor, to survey the profession’s attitudes to NHS dentistry.…

Nobel Biocare and Kavo Kerr unveil new digital platform

In a joint announcement at the International Dental Show (IDS), Nobel Biocare and Kavo Kerr unveiled DTX Studio, a single…

Thinking of recording dental consultations?

Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU, explores the increase in recorded consultations and how these can benefit both patient…

Responding to a complaint

Unfortunately, most dental professionals will receive a complaint from a patient at some time in their career. Dental Defence Union…

Marketing: old vs new?

Tim Caudrelier asks, should your marketing strategy change depending on whether your practice is brand new or well established? For any…

Private Practice

Claim your Poligrip flavour-free denture fixative patient samples

According to research from GSK, up to 86% of patients are affected by food becoming trapped under their dentures and…