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Further delay to reforms “frustrating and disappointing”

Dental Protection has said the ongoing delay to GDC reform is “frustrating and disappointing” and has called on the government to commit to a specific timetable for improving dental regulation.

Work smarter and not harder

The orthodontic sector’s most advanced remote monitoring system, DentalMonitoring, is staging an Ortho Forum event in Bristol and encouraging Orthodontists from the West Country and Wales to join them...

Association calls for new dental school places to form part of NHS Workforce Plan

Neil Carmichael, chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), has responded to The Times newspaper report ‘NHS want to double medical school places’ with a call for new dental school places in the...

Regulator disappointed at the pace of reform

Steps towards reform to the legislation that underpins the UK’s healthcare regulators were taken on February 17, 2022, as the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) sets out the direction for...

Long-term solutions

A look at how one practice updated its disinfection equipment.

Dental beauty powered by nature

Julia Svec considers the benefits of using natural whitening agents.

ChatBot and lead-tracking system significantly increased turnover 

Taking too long to respond to new enquiries results in dental practices losing as many as 60 per cent of leads. Or worse still, not even replying to leads due to endless spreadsheets, emails and...

Suffering from imposter syndrome?

Fazeela Khan Osborne explains how to banish self-doubt with learning.

Marking an anniversary

To mark the BASCD and BSODR’s 50th and 70th anniversaries, they are hosting webinars featuring rising stars in the field.

A habit for health, a habit for life

A look at how to encourage flossing routines.

Dental care is a necessity, not an afterthought

Nina Farmer explains the effect of hormones and diet on oral health.

Clinical leadership: NHS update

Effective leadership is a necessity in every workplace. But in healthcare, a lack of effective leaders can impact the quality of care patients receive. Sarah Hurley, chief dental officer for England,...

Consultation on Scope of Practice launches

The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a new consultation on Scope of Practice guidance that is important for dental professionals, workplaces and education providers.

Don’t let sensitivity be a pain

Susan Hutson considers how to ease pain for hypersensitive patients.

 Prestigious leadership programme opens for 2023/24 applications

Dentists from the UK and around the world are being invited to apply for the annual Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) Scholars programme, a prestigious scholarship set up to develop and nurture...