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What does the latest interest rate rise mean for dentistry?

Today, the Bank of England increased its base rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.5% – the highest rate the…

Dentistry

‘Every time I look in a mirror, it’s a reminder of the domestic abuse I suffered’

A scheme that delivers free dental care to women who have suffered domestic abuse is helping them get their lives…

Dentistry

Dentistry Podcast – Nina Shaffie talks all things orthodontics

We’re back with another episode of the Dentistry Podcast – today, we chat to Nina Shaffie about all things orthodontics. …

Orthodontics

The World Cup – how it’s inspired me in the dental practice

Cosmetic dentist Dr Alaa Ati discusses the lessons she has learned from the World Cup and how they can help…

Dentistry

Beyond the Dental Lab – Deepa Bharakhda

We go Beyond the Dental Lab with Deepa Bharakhda to find out what she likes the most about being a…

Laboratory

Dental professionals did not face increased risk of Covid-19 in practice, study says

Dental staff were not at an increased risk of Covid-19 during the pandemic, according to new Harvard research.  During the…

Dentistry

How could new legislation on flexible working affect dentistry?

Employees are to get the right to request flexible working as soon as they begin a job under new government…

Dentistry

FMC confirms dates for 2023 events!

We can finally reveal all of the dates for our 2023 events! From award shows to exhibitions, have a look…

Dentistry

Dental therapist struggling ‘to keep food on the table’ due to GDC delays

‘It’s been soul destroying’: After missing the GDC registration deadline, a dental therapist has been forced to claim benefits and…

Dentistry

The dos and don’ts of Invisalign promotion days – part two

‘A promotion day can be a catalyst for your business’: This month Bhavin Bhatt offers tips and advice on how…

Orthodontics

Get your financial ducks in a row for 2023

Morna Beattie, specialist dental financial adviser for Wesleyan Financial Services, shares her top financial planning areas to address to get…

Dentistry Scotland

Nursing Matters – the worrying truth about baby food

This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses the importance of educating  patients on the sugar content of baby food. Action On Sugar…

Dental Nursing

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 10 December 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… New parliamentary inquiry could save…

Dentistry

Woman finds dental implant in plane meal

A woman was left waiting for a response from British Airways after finding a loose dental implant in her plane…

Dentistry

Sustainability – small steps to make a big difference

Sustainability has become a hot topic over recent years. Practice Plan’s head of sales, Zoe Close, spoke to Wesleyan’s group…

Dentistry

Lensa and AI avatars in dentistry

Andy Acton considers the use of AI avatars in the dental profession and how it could leverage your social media…

AI & technology

New parliamentary inquiry could save NHS dentistry

‘The last best hope to save the service’: parliament has launched a new inquiry into the state of NHS dentistry…

Dentistry

Smoking levels drop as vaping increases, data reveals

The number of UK people smoking cigarettes has dropped to the lowest level on record – more people use e-cigarettes,…

Oral health

Isle of Wight dental crisis is ‘an appalling mess’, committee finds

As the Isle of Wight’s dental crisis worsens ‘day by day’, the Isle of Wight health and social care committee…

Dentistry