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Are printed occlusal splints worth your time? – part one

Andre Gaul RDT gives a step-by-step overview of the design and fabrication process of printed occlusal splints. While biocompatible 3D…

Laboratory

The Mindset Expert – the two traits of a great dentist

‘What kind of dentist do I want to be?’: This month the Mindset Expert reveals the key traits you need…

Dentistry

Dentists call for swift action on sugar-filled baby pouches

‘Obscene levels’ of sugar in baby food pouches exposes the need for quick action across the early years’ food and…

Dentistry

CBCT – seeing the difference makes a difference

Join Dr Maik Gerullis on 14 July 2022 at 7pm as he discusses Carestream Dental’s latest innovations in CBCT and…

Dentistry

Decon Pete – the importance of a decontamination lead

This month Decon Pete discusses the importance of nominating a decontamination lead for the safety and smooth day-to-day runnings of…

Dentistry

Dentists write open plea to new Health Secretary Steve Barclay MP

The British Dental Association (BDA) has written to the new Health Secretary and urged him to reform NHS dentistry ‘without…

Dentistry

Bringing your team with you – Runeel Joye on moving from NHS to Private dentistry

Runeel Joye explains how he and his team now enjoy a less pressured way of working after moving from NHS…

NHS to Private

More than meets the AI

Join Dr Ed Young as he discusses AI and optimising practice workflows on 12 July 2022 at 7pm.  Dental Monitoring…

Dentistry

Linking dental and medical records ‘could improve patient safety and treatment outcomes’

Linking patients’ dental and medical records could improve the outcomes and safety of treatment.  This is according to a new…

Dentistry

Dental Business Coach – stagflation and the next ‘crisis’ in dental hygiene

This month the Dental Business Coach, Chris Barrow, addresses the stagflation in dental hygiene and offers some hard truths on…

Private Practice

Ethics in dentistry – should we hold ourselves to higher standards in our union work?

Pramod Subbaraman discusses the ethical standards expected of dental professionals and if there needs to be a change in tactics…

Dentistry

Core Strengths – planes, trains and automobiles

Catherine Rutland shares her experience of adjusting to normal life after the last two years of Covid. After a break…

Dentistry

GDC opens consultation on three-year strategic plan

The GDC is requesting public views on its plans for the next three years, which includes an increase of the…

Dentistry

Why dental professionals need regular breaks for a respectful workplace

In the face of the current recruitment crisis facing dentistry, Preetee Hylton highlights the importance of making the practice a…

Dentistry

Straight to the Point – DIY orthodontics: what’s all the fuss about?

This month, Saba Qureshi addresses the problems and risks of DIY orthodontics, a lockdown phenomenon which continues to grow. In…

Orthodontics

Four in five dental practices have more vacancies than this time last year

Around 80% of dental practices in the UK have more vacancies than this time last year. This is according to…

Dentistry

How will the cost of living crisis impact your retirement plans?

Adam Thompson shares financial insights on what the current economic climate means for dentists’ pensions and investments for retirement. As…

Dentistry

Kellogg’s cannot promote sugary cereals in special offers, court rules

A court has ruled that Kellogg’s will not be allowed to promote sugary cereals in special offers at supermarkets. Promotions…

Dentistry

The Smiling Dentist – the big sell

This month, Alif Moosajee offers his ‘rule of two’ for ‘the big sell’ of treatment, making it honest, simple and…

Dentistry