Trusting your gut: a dental nurse’s journey
Grace McBride, of Olive Tree Dental, offers her top tips for dental nurses searching for their next role or career move. Have you ever felt stuck in a comfortable job, even when you crave growth? This was me as a dental nurse. For over six years, I thrived in a small village practice, but due…
UK employees most likely to work while ill, research finds
Increased ‘presenteeism’ or working while ill was estimated to cost the UK economy £25 billion – but its workforce was among the least likely to take sick days globally. This ‘hidden cost’ is due to lowered productivity when ill. The analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) suggests that employees lose an average…
Zirkonzahn School: culture and adventure in the Italian Alps
The Zirkonzahn School offers a wide range of educational programmes, combining dental technical teaching with a school of life and culture. Among the several schools located in the heart of the Aurina Valley and conceived by the creative mind of Enrico Steger, the Military School is undoubtedly the most traditional training offered to the young.…
Changes to the NHS dentistry landscape in Scotland
Dental specialist financial adviser Morna Beattie, for Wesleyan Financial Services, discusses what life is like for NHS dentists in Scotland. Morna’s general consensus is that the outlook for NHS dentists in Scotland is a positive one, and those looking to remain within the NHS in Scotland have good reasons to stay. The increase in fees…
How to advertise facial aesthetics
Harry Singh discusses why you must make sure you follow the rules when promoting facial aesthetics at your practice. The advertising of facial aesthetics in the UK is a nuanced and highly regulated field, particularly when it comes to prescription-only medicines (POMs) like Botox. This article outlines what can and cannot be said regarding advertising…
The role of the CQC-registered manager
Ian Lloyd explains when a CQC-registered manager is needed, what is involved with their role and how to register. All new practices registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) must decide whether they need a registered manager. If you are an individual provider who will manage and be responsible for the regulated activities at your…
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 3 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… ‘Robot dentist’ completes first dental procedure An AI-driven robotics system, dubbed a ‘robot dentist’, has completed its first fully-automated dental procedure on a human. Designed by Perceptive, the robotics system aims to complete…
How 3D-printing technology and printing angle affect the accuracy of dental casts
ISTANBUL, Turkey: Being able to accurately replicate intra-oral conditions is vital for successful restorative treatments. Although digital workflows have reduced the need for stone casts produced from conventional impressions, for cases that need physical casts, 3D printing is far superior in terms of sustainability in both material wastage and time. Researchers at Biruni University have […]
Update on UK data protection and GDPR
Join Pat Langley on Wednesday 7 August at 7pm as she shares an update on UK data protection and GDPR in dentistry. This webinar aims to demystify data storage and use, data protection and data sharing. Learning outcomes Pat Langley In 2010 Pat founded Apolline to provide compliance support to dental practices and groups. She…
Study identifies gaps in Turkish dentists’ knowledge of oral cancer and mucosal lesions
RIZE, Turkey: According to the American Cancer Society, 58,450 new oropharyngeal cancer cases and 12,230 deaths are expected in the US alone in 2024. The World Health Organization’s Global Cancer Observatory reported 2,246 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer and 551 deaths in Turkey in 2022. These figures highlight the importance of early diagnosis and the appropriate […]