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'Students feel happy we have not cut them off' – dental teaching in a pandemic

When COVID-19 disrupted all our lives, the Dental Nursing Academy was one of many organisations to embrace the digital platform as a way to continue its support for students.

BDA celebrates unsung dentist heroes

​​​​​​​The BDA's Honours and Awards, designed to acknowledge the unsung heroes of the profession, has returned.

Tips for dental practices managing staff returning to work

The phased return to face-to-face care means a significant readjustment for many within the dental industry – for both employers and employees alike.

Allergan Aesthetics’ Spark Talk winners aim to inspire dentists to thrive in medical aesthetics

On 22 July, some of the industry’s leading aesthetic experts will deliver a Spark Talk aimed at sparking inspiration and enhancing the knowledge of aesthetic professionals who would like to increase...

Homeless dental care hit hard by pandemic

Jill Harding, of dental charity Dentaid, reveals how fund and operations have been impacted by COVID-19, leaving the homeless and vulnerable without invaluable dental care.

Scottish dental practices’ phased reopening: additional financial support and clear communication needed

The British Dental Association has said the Scottish Government now has a responsibility to manage patient expectations, following confirmation from the First Minister that dental practices will be...

Dentists to lobby government amid fears of missed oral cancer screenings

The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is pledging to lobby government to change its guidance on PPE and fallow times for dental practices attempting to screen for oral cancers amid...

Dentistry: The first steps to economic recovery?

Richard Lishman considers why this week's summer statement may give dentists some hope for the future.

The dental world – transferrable skills

Dental hygienist Melanie Pomphrett joins Smile Revolution Podcast to talk about transferrable skills for her peers. Melanie Pomphrett qualified in 2015 after studying at the University of Essex and...

British Dental Association sets out plan to tackle racism and discrimination

The British Dental Association (BDA) has set out its commitment to tackle racism and discrimination at all levels in dentistry, following international outcry initiated by the death of George Floyd in...

Fail to plan – dentistry and liquidity

Frank Taylor & Associates’ Chris Strevens discusses the importance of skilful cash management. The return to a ‘new normal’ is likely to be a longer and more gradual journey for most businesses than...

‘COVID-19 has brought the acceptance of virtual smile consultations forward by five years’

There have been very few upsides to this current pandemic but, as dental practices begin to reopen, it’s heartening to know there have been a few golden nuggets unearthed in among the mountain of...

PPE anxiety, discontent with regulators, pay disputes and bullying – help is at hand for dentists in a crisis

Dentist Lauren Harrhy has been working in dentistry for almost 10 years and runs her own dental practice in Newport.

Simple whitening

Tif Qureshi presents a recent case study. This patient expressed an interest in veneers. However, he considered ABB, and after orthodontic treatment, he was happy but still wanted veneers.

Be there when you’re not

A look at how new technology is transforming dentistry.