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Nicola Bulley identified using dental records, inquest hears

An inquest has been opened into the death of Nicola Bulley after her body was found in a river on…

Dentistry

Government to take millions from NHS dentistry, says BDA

The British Dental Association warns that hundreds of millions are set to be taken away from NHS dentistry during an…

Dentistry

Digital and Implant Dentistry Show – last chance to register!

The Digital and Implant Dentistry Show is taking place this Saturday at Novotel London West. This is the last chance…

Implant dentistry

Pioneering dental nurse scoops award for innovative patient care

A dental nurse has been recognised for her initiative in ensuring NHS patient care means people enjoy a better standard…

Dental Nursing

Contemporary Hygienist – enhance the services your hygienist offers

The role of the dental hygienist has shifted massively from the days of scale and polish. This month, Claire and…

Oral health

Straight Talking Orthodontics – let’s talk about jaw surgery

This month, Shivani Patel discusses jaw surgery as a comprehensive option for severe patients, including when it is needed and…

Orthodontics

Welsh government slammed for ‘woefully inadequate’ support for dentistry

The dental profession is backing cross party calls for meaningful reform of NHS dentistry in Wales amidst backlog issues. In…

Dentistry

Safeguard your finances in a time of recession

The current volatility and uncertainty in the economy is giving rise to a great deal of concern amongst the dental…

NHS to Private

Digital and Implant Dentistry Show – one week to go!

In just one week’s time, the Digital and Implant Dentistry Show is making its way to London. Hurry and register…

Dentistry

90 seconds with… Amie Holder-Soares

We speak with dental hygienist and therapist Amie Holder-Soares about her aesthetics business, secret talent and a hairy experience in…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 18 February 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse removed from register…

Dentistry

North of England Dentistry Show – what’s on at the Oscare Restorative Theatre?

With 12 different theatres, more than 85 speakers and hundreds of leading brands, there’s lots to do and see at…

Dentistry

Tributes paid to dentistry’s Simon Howell

Karen Coates remembers Simon Howell, the director of campaigns for the Oral Health Foundation until his retirement in 2014. Simon…

Oral health

GDC introduces new flexible legislation for overseas registration

Changes have been made to the General Dental Council’s (GDC) legislation governing international routes to registration.  The new reforms, announced…

Dentistry

The story behind Sam’s Dental Adventure

Asmeen Hossenboccus and Moniba Khan explain the story behind their book, Sam’s Dental Adventure, and how they hope it will…

Dentistry

Ironing out the Creases – Botulinum toxin complications

As with any treatment, botulinum toxin can come with complications. This month, Shaadi Manouchehri discusses what these complications can be…

Aesthetic dentistry

Kevin Lewis – NHS dentistry, I wouldn’t start from here…

It would take the mother of all sticking plasters to fix the NHS – and it has been tried many times,…

Dentistry

How to help your patients say ‘yes’ to treatment

Medenta’s Shelley Clegg suggests ways to develop your relationships with your patients so you can increase your uptake of treatment…

Dentistry

The Digital and Implant Dentistry Show – what’s on at the Digital Theatre?

With less than two weeks to go until the Digital and Implant Dentistry Show, here we take a deep dive…

Dentistry