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New dental social enterprise collaboration to increase NHS dental services in Suffolk

Lorraine Mattis details a new partnership that looks to provide NHS dental services to an under-served area in England. The…

Dentistry

Dentistry Live: Smile in a Box for single dental implant restoration

Join Colin Burns on Thursday 23 November at 7pm as he discusses single dental implant restoration for a challenging case…

Clinical Dentistry

Could marijuana be the answer to relieving dental pain?

A new study suggests that cannabidiol (CBD), a component of marijuana, is effective as an alternative to opioid painkillers for…

Dentistry

Obesity twice as high for children living in most deprived areas

New data shows that obesity prevalence is twice as high for children living in the most deprived areas compared to…

Dentistry

Spotlight on mouth cancer in care homes

This year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month is giving particular attention to the care homes sector – how can dental professionals…

Dentistry

Electric toothbrushes improve children’s oral health more than manual, study finds

According to a new study, oscillating-rotating (O-R) electric toothbrushes were significantly more effective than manual brushes in reducing plaque and…

Dentistry

Introducing Dentistry’s Saving Grace campaign

At such a crucial time in dentistry, Dentistry is calling for fairer regulation to reduce the number of unnecessary removals…

Dentistry

Four predictions for the future of AI in orthodontics

Damian Gerikhanov discusses AI in orthodontics and why he believes the future of clear aligner treatment planning is ‘bright and…

AI & technology

Dentists urged to be clear when communicating fees to patients

Dental professionals should be clear when communicating dental charges and fees to patients, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). This…

Dentistry

Sugar tax may have reduced hospital admissions for child tooth extractions, study suggests

The sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth extractions, according to new research. Also…

Dentistry

The art of the portfolio

This month, Cat Edney explains how dental therapists can create a portfolio that showcases their skills and the type of…

Columnists

Mastering financial success for your practice – our top five tips for principal dentists

Join Neil Richardson on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 7pm as he discusses mastering financial success for your practice with…

Business

One third of drinks sold in coffee shops exceed adult sugar limit

More than one third of sweet food and drink products sold in major high street coffee shops exceed an adult’s…

Dentistry

Solving the puzzle of dental practice management

Putting together the pieces: Polly Bhambra speaks to Louise White about her secrets to successful practice management. Behind every successful…

Business

Flexible working found to improve heart health

Increased flexible working may improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease by the equivalent of five to…

Health & research

Making a difference this Mouth Cancer Action Month

Nigel Carter explains how you can support Mouth Cancer Action Month, a campaign that saves lives.  November is Mouth Cancer…

Dentistry

Death in service benefits – what to be aware of when moving to private practice

Specialist financial adviser Aaron Prested from Wesleyan Financial Services discusses the potential changes to death in service benefits when switching…

NHS to Private

How accurate are your implant records?

Digital versus analogue – Morven McCauley explains what studies have revealed as the most precise techniques for implant record taking.…

Columnists

Winning Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award

‘It’s important to get out there and spread the message’: Chris Baker speaks to Leanne Birkett about Ghyllmount Dental’s success…

Dentistry