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Dentist offered colleagues a pay rise in exchange for oral sex, tribunal hears

A dentist has been struck off after asking colleagues if they use sex toys and offering a pay rise in…

Dentistry

The 2022 Dentistry Awards – the winners!

Last Friday we celebrated excellence in dentistry at The Dentistry Awards 2022. Have a look below at our list of…

Dentistry

Spike in number of NHS dental complaints, figures show

New figures reveal a small increase in the number of NHS complaints involving primary care dental services. As a result,…

Dentistry

Being in control makes the difference

In this month’s column, Nigel Jones considers the changing world of dentistry and why many clinicians are choosing to take…

NHS to Private

Vaping linked to a higher risk of tooth decay

Patients who use vaping devices are more likely to develop decay, new research has found, showing a ‘significant difference’ in…

Oral health

New changes made to NHS dental contract

Dentists have warned that new ‘marginal’ changes to the NHS dental contract do not go far enough in ending the…

Dentistry

Are toothpaste tabs the future? – the pros and cons

Lottie Manahan weighs up the pros and cons of toothpaste tabs – and why they might just be the future.…

Oral health

Kevin Lewis – musical chairs and moving targets

Kevin Lewis explains why recent seismic events in Westminster have been overshadowing subtle changes happening behind the scenes. When somebody…

Dentistry

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 26 November 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley…

Dentistry

Beyond the Dental Lab – Patryk Szablowinski

This month, Patryk Szablowinski shares where he grew up, the strongest influences in his life, and how and why he…

Laboratory

Mydentist Clincon22 – ‘dentistry that’s right for you’

Mydentist hosted its biggest annual conference yet, and Tamara Milanovic attended to hear all about the future of Mydentist and…

Dentistry

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

‘Unleash your potential and increase your aligner revenue’: this month Bhavin Bhatt discusses the benefits of an Invisalign promotion day…

Dentistry

Integrating digital processes into your lab

From cost efficiency to time saving, Ralph Riquer discusses some of the benefits of implementing digital processes into your laboratory.…

AI & technology

‘Don’t shoot the messenger’ – GMB presenter responds following outrage over comments on NHS dentistry

Good Morning Britain’s presenter Richard Madeley has responded following outrage from the dental profession over controversial comments he made about…

Dentistry

Recruiting during a recruitment crisis

In the continuation of their squat practice series, Mark Brown and George Cheetham share their experiences and advice when recruiting…

Dentistry

New dental centre opens doors to tackle shortage of dentists

A new dental practice has opened its doors in Bangor, Wales, in a bid to alleviate the increasing shortage of…

Dentistry

Why are reviews and customer feedback so important in dentistry?

Philip Molden explains the value of reviews for your dental practice and the importance of being proactive, not reactive, when…

Dentistry

‘How am I going to carry on dentistry?’: living with Parkinson’s as a dentist

Shafaq Ali discusses her ‘destabilising’ diagnosis, including how her life has changed, how it impacts her job and how dental…

Dentistry

Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley claims NHS dentists ‘can’t do extractions’

Dentists urge TV presenter Richard Madeley to correct his inaccurate comments on NHS dentistry made during Good Morning Britain this…

Dentistry