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ADI welcomes new president

The Dentist hears from Amit Patel upon his election as new president of the Association of Dental Implantology.

Show your commitment to patients’ lifelong care

Fazeela Khan-Osbourne discusses the advantages to referring. 

Adapting care to those with ADHD

Diane Rochford discusses how to tailor care to provide the best service to patients. 

Picking a card from The Mind Flossing toolkit

Mahrukh Khwaja, creator of The Mind Flossing Toolkit, shares some of her favourite cards with The Dentist. 

Illegal underage lip fillers

The BBC has recently reported that dermal fillers for cosmetic purposes are being given to under 18s – despite this being illegal.

Five dental complications you can develop by not visiting the dentist regularly

Avoiding a visit to the dentist can be tempting, and there may be quite a few valid reasons for doing this such as cost, phobia and Covid-19 restrictions.

BADN welcomes new executive committee members

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, is delighted to welcome two new members to the executive committee.

Your NHS dentistry and oral health update

Sara Hurley, chief dental officer England, has provided an update for NHS dental professionals following the recent announcement regarding the government’s move to ‘Plan B’. She also refers to the...

Oral Health Foundation appoints new president Mhari Coxon

Mhari has worked in dentistry from 1992-2010, with a portfolio of career progression across dental practices, associations, faculties, and hospital environments.

Wesleyan Financial Services appoints new head of dental

Wesleyan Financial Services has appointed Iain Stevenson as head of the dental segment.

New Zealand to ban cigarettes for future generations

New Zealand will ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation, in a bid to eventually phase out smoking; this means that those who are aged 14 and under today will never be legally able to buy...

Think ahead

Lorraine Hunt looks at the options available for first time practice buyers.

Dental implantology: where to begin and what to consider

As dental professionals, it’s always a good idea to look into exploring new avenues within the industry. After all, one of the biggest benefits of working in dentistry is the opportunity to create a...

Staying young

There’s no doubt that adults today value youthful looks. Whether we reach for anti-aging products, look to change how to dress or consider preventive ‘tweakments’ for a little extra help, there are...

The One Show talks NHS dentistry

BBC's The One Show recently turned its attention to dentistry, placing the current NHS dental crisis in the prime-time spotlight.