Work-related stress linked to heart irregularity
Workplace stress and effort-reward imbalance were associated with a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation in a new study. Employees who said they experienced high levels of job strain were found to have an 83% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation. This is compared to those who were unaffected by stress. Those who perceived an…
Maximising the summer holidays for practice growth
Lucie Simic explains why the summer holidays is a golden opportunity for a ‘summer reset’ for your dental practice and what this could look like. As summer sets in and kids break up from school, many dental practices experience a natural lull. Patients, clinicians and team members alike take advantage of the season to enjoy…
Mydentist launches new people values
Mydentist, a leading UK provider of affordable dental care, has launched a new set of people values as it strives to become the best place to work and practise dentistry in the UK. Mydentist has launched a new set of people values, based on feedback from colleagues across the organisation. This will be rolled out…
Broseley Dental Surgery – a successful mixed practice
Is a mixed practice the best of both worlds? It’s certainly the most popular business model according to recent figures released by the GDC. Approximately 25,000 people responded to the GDC’s request for workforce data, published in March this year. Of these, 19% were working in fully private practices and 15% in NHS only ones.…
Get your 2024 Dentistry Awards tickets now!
Tickets for the 2024 Dentistry Awards are running low – find out why it’s a fantastic evening and how to get your tickets here. The Dentistry Awards return for another glamorous evening on Friday 13 September at Athena in Leicester. Hosted by FMC’s events director Leanna Ellis and Milad Shadrooh, aka the Singing Dentist, it’s…
The importance of building a dental network and how to do it
Daniel Saleem shares his advice for networking in the dental profession and explains why your network is so much more than your net worth. The phrase ‘your network is your net worth’ is infuriating. Though well-meaning, it can be disheartening, painting networking as a superficial pursuit. However, when used correctly, networking can build communities of…
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 17 August 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Covert surveillance will be used ‘sparingly’ in investigations, says GDC The General Dental Council (GDC) has released new legal and ethical framework on the use of covert surveillance during fitness to practise investigations. The…
Romania tops EU list of dental graduates
BRUSSELS, Belgium: High educational standards and affordable tuition fees make Romania an attractive destination for aspiring dental professionals from around the world. According to new data from Eurostat, the country remains the top producer of dental graduates in the EU by population, followed by Portugal and Bulgaria.
Damira Dental saves two dental groups from administration
Damira Dental Studios has acquired Astradent Dental Group and Compass Clinics following both groups entering administration. Astradent Dental Group operated a number of practices across the UK, offering both NHS and private dental treatment. Similarly, Compass Clinics operated two mixed practices in Norfolk. As of July 2024, both groups entered administration leading to the abrupt…
DDU: supporting young dentists
Anne Budenberg shares some of the reasons why young dentists should join the Dental Defence Union (DDU) early in their careers. Over the course of your career, you will develop your clinical knowledge and skills. Having a strong support network is vital to this. By becoming a member of the DDU, you can rely on…