NHS dentistry – who’s leaving whom?
‘It does feel like the stigma around leaving the NHS is in the past now; it feels more like the NHS left us first’ was a comment from a questioner on a recent Practice Plan webinar. Zoe Close shares her views on this subject. Over the years, there have been many factors that have held…
Invisible need: addressing oral health in the geriatric population
Lilia Kaur Prem discusses the oral health challenges affecting the geriatric population and how they can be addressed. ‘As I get older, I feel invisible.’ It was these few words from an elderly patient that ignited dental hygienist and therapist Lilia Kaur Prem’s interest in geriatric dentistry. ‘We’re all going to grow old and have…
Recruitment in dentistry isn’t hard – if you’re doing it right
Is your recruitment process set up to succeed? Del Kahya shares how to remove the headache of recruiting in dentistry. Let’s be real – every dental practice has complained about the struggle to recruit. But here’s the thing: have you actually stopped to look at how you’re doing it? Who’s running the show? It’s easy…
Why being a treatment coordinator is more than just a scan
Leanna Best details how a skilled treatment coordinator can elevate patient understanding to build business growth. Effective communication builds trust, increases treatment acceptance and improves patient satisfaction. This creates a positive cycle that attracts high-quality patients and improves treatment outcomes. True success lies in balancing clear explanations with active listening and genuine empathy. One of…
“Good dentistry benefits everyone”
At this year’s 2025 International Dental Show (IDS), Dentsply Sirona, the largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, impressed attendees with its range of cutting-edge products, especially its cloud-based platform, DS Core. At the show, Dental Tribune International sat down with Prof. Rainer Seemann, vice president chief clinical officer at Dentsply Sirona, to discuss his […]
I need time off dentistry but I don’t know how to ask for it
When burnout hits, asking for time off can seem daunting – Sarah McKimm shares why speaking up matters and how to do it without guilt. The scenario I’m a dentist in my early 50s working at a busy mixed practice four days a week. Lately, I’ve been feeling completely drained by the work, both mentally…
Introducing a holistic approach to practice growth
Craig Welling and Barry Lanesman discuss building the future of FMC and Dentistry Practice Services. FMC is building on 30 years of trusted media leadership to launch a new chapter: a dedicated practice services offering, one shaped by collaboration, a clear vision for practice support, and a deep understanding of the evolving needs of dental…
‘I was arrested and sectioned for 28 days’: ex-police officer Beck House on mental health
We speak with Beck House who opens up about her own mental health challenges and her advice for dental professionals who feel they are approaching breaking point. Seven years into her career, serving police officer Beck House was arrested by colleagues in her own home and placed in a psychiatric unit for 28 days. In…
GDC strategy to focus on ‘reducing fear of regulation’
The General Dental Council has today launched a consultation on its new regulation strategy, with a focus on international registration and reducing fear among registrants. Titled ‘Trusted and Effective: A Strategy for Dental Regulation’, the strategy proposes a new vision of ‘good oral health for all’. It outlines how the GDC will modernise its approach…
Periodontal considerations in aligner treatment
Preconised by Kesling in 1946, treatment with clear aligners was initially used to correct misaligned teeth.1 Currently, aligners dominate the orthodontic market, promising superior advantages over orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, particularly in terms of aesthetics. 1–3 In addition, there has been significant recent progress in the technological development of computeraided treatment planning and execution.2, […]