Support and guidance make clear aligner technology simple

Filipe Mendes explains his Invisalign experience and why he would recommend embarking on the journey.

The significance of income protection awareness week for dental professionals

Dentists’ Provident, an income protection provider, has announced its support for the annual Income Protection Awareness Week (IPAW) from September 23-27, 2024.

Championing mental health in dentistry

Michael Sultan discusses the importance of mindfulness and wellbeing in dental practices and beyond.

The importance of referrals for complex cases

Nikolas Vourakis and Fazeela Khan-Osborne explain the options for making the correct referral.

Lincolnshire hospital receives updated technology

A hospital charity has funded new high-tech equipment for the orthodontic team to provide enhanced care and a better experience for their patients.

HR departments fail to address workplace bullying

Employees have little trust in human resources departments to deal fairly and effectively with workplace bullying, according to a study published in the Journal of Business Ethics.

Northern Ireland dental earnings and expenses report released

NHS England have released details of the earnings and expenses of General Dental Services (GDS) dentists in Northern Ireland (NI) for 2022/23.

Dental reforms are a ‘matter of urgency’ says the health secretary

Following a debate in the House of Commons, Wes Streeting, the health and social care secretary, has reiterated that he plans to deliver 700,000 urgent appointments to address dental access issues.

Sleep apnoea and its effect on the brain

Researchers from the University of Missouri have identified two neurochemicals that unlock potential targets for new therapies to treat sleep apnoea.

Children in Swindon more likely to need tooth removal

According to a report, almost three times as many children require teeth removal in hospital in Swindon compared to other areas in the south-west

Over half of people have skipped toothbrushing

Data collected by the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) reveals over half of the adult population (54 per cent) have admitted to skipping brushing their teeth at least once a week.

Utilising AI in dental care

The Dentist speaks to Zelko Relic about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing digital dentistry and why it is important for the future of dental care.