Choose your words carefully

Tif Qureshi explains how effective storytelling can improve patient outcomes.

Oral hygiene and impaired motor skills

Tom Alcraft discusses assisting patients with the challenges of reduced mobility.

Yorkshire dental professionals cycling to fundraise for children’s toothbrushes

Two dental workers are set to embark on a charity cycle across East Riding, Yorkshire, in an effort to raise money to support children living in areas of social deprivation with their oral health.

First dental hygienist to complete a PhD in clinical dentistry at a London university

Claire McCarthy, a clinical teacher and a clinical research fellow, has made history as the first dental hygienist to complete a PhD in Clinical Dentistry at King’s College London. She now joins an...

The competitive edge

Nina Gilbert explains the value of a data-management system.

Twelve dentists have been announced as international fellows

At its annual meeting in Cyprus, the International College of Dentists (ICD) has announced the appointment of 12 fellows from across England, Scotland and Wales.

Shaping the future of the country’s oral healthcare

Bas and Haleon outline what it would like to see from the next government, with an emphasis on preventative care.

Brothers team up to set up a dental surgery in Wigan

Brothers Matthew and Nick Jones have created a state-of-the-art private cosmetic dental practice in their hometown.  

GDC announces policy change to publication of IOC outcomes 

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced a change to what will be published following decisions by the Interim Orders Committee (IOC) after a review of its policy.  

Trends in fitness to practise

Clare Callan explains why the General Dental Council (GDC) is seeing fewer concerns and closing more cases at the early stages of the process.

Only 13 per cent of European employees are engaged at work

Gallup’s ‘State of the Global Workplace: 2024 Report’ found that global employee engagement has stagnated and employee wellbeing has declined in 2023 after multiple years of steady gains. The company...

Texting triumph

Mark Garner offers a guide to effective, efficient communication.