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We’re sugared out

With increasing levels of sugar found in all our food, it’s time we took a stand. Here, Dentistry launches its…

Dentistry

NHS dentistry at breaking point, BBC study reveals

‘Years of chronic neglect’: a comprehensive investigation by the BBC has revealed that nine out of 10 NHS dental practices…

Dentistry

Stop, collaborate and listen – the dental landscape in Ireland

Gary Nelson, area manager for Practice Plan in Ireland, discusses the dental landscape in Ireland and the challenges the profession…

Dentistry

How the contract changes will affect the lab world

Julian English discusses the lack of regard for dental laboratories and technicians in the recent changes to the NHS dental…

Laboratory

Decon Pete – don’t overlook the basics in IPC

IPC standards are crucial for patient and staff safety, but sometimes they can be overlooked on a busy day. This month,…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week – 6 August 2022

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem – here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental X-rays…

Dentistry

GDC consultation: plans over the next three years

In his first dental media appearance, we speak to Lord Toby Harris about the latest GDC consultation focusing on its…

Dentistry

Straight to the Point – the impact of thumb sucking on teeth

Dr Saba Qureshi discusses the impact of thumb sucking on teeth, how dentists can help patients break sucking habits, and…

Orthodontics

Moving into the aesthetics industry – what are my training options?

Dr Vishnu Nathan discusses the benefits of aesthetics within dentistry and how clinicians can make sure you get the right…

Aesthetic dentistry

‘I feel your pain’: Rishi Sunak on his seven fillings and plans to reform dentistry

In last night’s Sky News Tory leadership debate, Rishi Sunak revealed he has seven fillings after drinking too much Coke…

Dentistry

Real Good Dental makes strategic investment in Enamel Dental Group

Real Good Dental (‘RGD’) has announced it has made a strategic investment in the Enamel Dental Group. Since it was…

Dentistry

Dental Business Coach – knowing your own capabilities and limitations

‘I was broken and exhausted’: The Dental Business Coach shares the importance of recognising your capabilities and knowing when you…

Private Practice

Dentistry Census – dentistry and the cost of living crisis

As the UK rushes headlong into the most serious cost of living crisis in decades, we take a look at…

Dentistry

Irish Dentistry Show– one month to go!

There’s just one month to go until the Irish Dentistry Show in Dublin.  The Irish Dentistry Show 2022 is coming…

Dentistry

The Secret Dentist – NHS dental contract changes

‘Pathetic, underwhelming, disingenuous, dishonest’: The Secret Dentist has not held back on his thoughts on the NHS dental contract changes…

Dentistry

Transform your business – investing in the digital

Jit Vaghela talks about how the Smile Clinic Group have invested in digital dentistry to provide better care for their…

Dentistry

Liz Truss says she will scrap plans to restrict multi-buy deals on food

The current frontrunner to head up the Conservative Party claims she will reverse plans to restrict multi-buy deals on unhealthy…

Dentistry

MPs call for dermal fillers to be prescription only after damning report into body image

MPs are calling on the government to introduce a new licensing regime for aesthetic treatments following a report into body…

Dentistry

Thousands raised for oral health of children in Uganda

Bupa Dental Care and Dentaid collaborated to raise thousands of pounds to improve the oral health of a primary school…

Dentistry