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Mum knows best

Parents pass on many pearls of wisdom throughout their lifetime but its mums who seem to take the lead on how we care for our teeth, according to a new poll.

Springboard for action

A new survey reveals that around half the population support calls for a tax on fatty and sugary foods, perhaps unsurprising considering the United Kingdom has some of the worst levels of obesity on...

Hello confidence

A Colchester dental practice is helping hundreds of patients to wave goodbye to their dentist nightmares, and say hello to a sparkling new smile, after it was revealed that fear of the dentists is the...

Unleash your creative talents

The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme (WOHP) and the British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (BSDHT) invite you to unleash your creative talents and enter a new competition. Launching ahead of...

Paying tribute

Leaders from the British Dental Association (BDA) and the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) will descend on Surrey this week to mark 200 years since the birth of the founder of modern dentistry.

Certified CPD compliant

Henry Schein Dental Education is delighted to announce that it has become one of the first organisations to be certified by the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) under its new Code of...

Matters that matter

I wouldn’t describe myself as overly sensitive but I have to say I was slightly uncomfortable with some of the commentary which followed the general election.

Are you well led?

Alex O’Neill continues the series of articles on the CQC’s key lines of enquiry.

Understanding annuities

Richard Lishman explores the options available to retiring dentists.

Exploring the partnership proposal

Last month Denplan announced the launch of a new Practice Partnership Programme. Here, The Dentist speaks to Sandy Brown, the company’s director of marketing and sales, to find out more about the...

The shifting balance

Simon Hughes takes a closer look at the themes visible in the private practice market.

Where's the exit?

Gary Anders considers how to build an effective exit strategy.

The route to happiness

Nadine Skipp explores how to encourage and inspire your practice team.

Restrictive covenants

Ifath Khan explains the importance of checking property title deeds and leases.

Improving the patient experience

Mackenzie Richter discusses the value of digitisation.