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Dry mouth matters

Jackie Whiteley discusses the impact of dry mouth and how the dental team can help.

Joining the GBT revolution

The Dentist speaks with Ash Parmar about guided biofilm therapy and the difference it has made to his practice.

How “super” is the government’s new super-deduction?

Michael Lansdell explains the super-deduction for plant and machinery purchases.

Futureproof your practice

Fazeela Khan-Osborne explains the benefits of expanding your treatment list.

Latest NHS dentistry update

The OCDO has published its latest NHS dentistry and oral health update, including news on SNOMED CT, the NHS regional clinical fellows programme and a message from Sara Hurley.

Responding to the fallout

Neil Richardson explores the outcome of the government’s McCloud consultation and what you need to consider before making a decision.

British Fluoridation Society appoints interim chair

The current chair of the British Fluoridation Society (BFS), Steve Bedser, is standing down after leading the organisation for five years. Barry Cockcroft CBE, who was elected to the BFS executive in...

SNP pledges to abolish NHS dentistry charges

The Scottish National Party has vowed to scrap NHS dentistry charges if it wins the Scottish Parliament election on May 6.

Updated guidelines for lower third molar management

An expert working group has updated the 20-year-old National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for lower third molar surgery to give them a fresh approach to patient care,...

The future is in your hands

The Dentist talks to Alastair Smith about practising digital dentistry.

Conscious sedation in general dental practice

Ben Goode discusses the use of intravenous midazolam.

Bitcoin and bandwagons

If there’s anything we’ve learned from the first couple of months of 2021, it’s to avoid confusing gambling with investing, says Richard Wood.

Getting patients back on the right path

Diane Rochford explains how dental hygienists and therapists can help to solve problems caused by DIY dentistry.

Choosing your everyday composite

John Rafelt discusses the factors you should consider.

Art and science combined

Allan Matthews describes overcoming challenges when restoring a molar.