Dentistry

Interest rates increase to 3% – what does this mean for dentistry?

The Bank of England has today risen interest rates to 3% amidst the growing cost of living crisis. But what…

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Finding your Niche in dentistry

Launching a new company is tough at the best of times, but throw in a global pandemic and the challenge…

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Thousands of new NHS dental appointments offered in Wales

Tens of thousands of newly-available NHS dental appointments are now available in one part of Wales. Health leaders in Swansea…

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Dentaid kicks off urgent mobile dental unit appeal

Dentaid has launched an urgent appeal to repair two of its mobile dental units and buy a new vehicle in…

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Practice Plan launches new hub and it’s all about You

There are few people who would dispute that we have been living in trying times over the past few years.…

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Can the electric toothbrush become more sustainable?

We hear from Mark Rushmore and Gyve Safavi from Suri – the new electric toothbrush aiming to become the most…

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Dentistry and the blockchain

Dr Jeffrey Sherer discusses the ins and outs of blockchain and how it fits in with today’s dentistry. What is…

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‘My whole being is calmer now’ – finding the balance in dentistry

As far as passions go, Andrew Fennell’s love of sailing goes well beyond your typical hobby. Dentistry can be an…

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‘Serious warning’ – stark increase in type 2 diabetes among UK’s under 40s

Health experts have warned of a startling rise in the number of under 40s being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes…

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Decon Pete – DUWLs and the risks associated with biofilm

This month Decon Pete discusses the best methods to maintain DUWLs and prevent risks of biofilm formation. I get asked…

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Domestic abuse – how dental teams can identify early warning signs

Dental teams are urged to help raise awareness of domestic abuse and learn how to identify the early warning signs.…

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Achieving high standards with a washer disinfector

Nicky Varney discusses how a washer disinfector can benefit a busy dental team in an environment with potential cross-infection risks. …

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Dentists warned over communicating with patients via private messaging apps

Dentists and dental teams have been warned to act with caution if using private messaging apps to communicate with patients. …

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Indemnity – more than just malpractice

    Laura Blundell explains why indemnity needs to cover more than just malpractice. GDC investigations come in many forms.…

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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 29 October 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘She had sold her dead…

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Rishi Sunak scraps pledge to fine patients £10 for missing NHS appointments

Rishi Sunak has today scrapped his pledge to charge people for missing NHS appointments – which formed part of his solution for…

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‘I worked in silence, the burden of guilt was immense’ – the realities for clinicians and patients in dentistry

‘She explained she had sold her dead mother’s jewellery to pay for the treatment’: dentist and clinical adviser Nishma Sharma…

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Boosting resilience and wellbeing in dentistry

Mahrukh Khwaja details how preventative education is key to minimising burnout within dentistry. The theme for World Mental Health Day…

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Optidisc – the high performing polishing and contouring disc

Successful restorations are just as much about starting well as they are about great finishing and polishing. Optidisc finishing and…

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