Stepping out of your comfort zone

Stuart Clark considers the benefits of digital chairside technology for your workflow.

Society questions health committee on its plans for dentistry

In advance of the Health & Social Care Select Committee’s scheduled panel enquiry on March 19, 2024, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD) president, Paula Waterhouse, has written to...

Understanding menopause

Fazeela Khan-Osbourne explores its impact on dental treatment.

One-third of the population is anxious about their oral health

The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program’s ‘Oral Health Index’, published to coincide with World Oral Health Day on March 20, 2024, shows broad public disenchantment with dental services across the...

Spotting a digital cowboy

Justin Aldridge explores how to protect your practice from a digital disaster.

Only one per cent of dentists believe the government's dental plan is capable of meeting its objective

The British Dental Association has released the results of its survey of dentists in England. The professional body says that the governments plans may actually reduce access for NHS patients.

Keeping bad bacteria at bay

Tom Alcraft maintaining a balance of oral bacteria can reduce the risk of gingival disease.

Supporting patients through menopause  

Tom Alcraft reviews data on the importance of patient education.

Cullompton private dental practice sold

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Gold’s Place Dental Practice in Cullompton, Devon.

Language barriers in healthcare can cause serious medical harm, according to a report

The Welsh Equality and Social Justice Committee said it is concerned by evidence that people from ethnic minority backgrounds continue to face worse outcomes from public sector services in Wales.

Associate director joins property valuation team

Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the appointment of associate director, Oliver Potts, to its medical valuation services team.

Maintaining an effective workforce fit for the future 

Sector leaders met to discuss the issue of maintaining an effective and lasting workforce at the Dental Leadership Network event in London on March 14, 2024.