Sleep and routine: the key to success in dentistry?
Umair Afzal discusses why sleep, movement and a consistent routine are paramount for success and wellbeing as a dental student. For all of us, the pursuit of wellbeing is a personal mission we strive towards. Society tells us that physical and mental health are essential to lead a healthy life. However, maintaining this delicate balance […]
Will getting a divorce affect my NHS pension?
Dental specialist financial adviser Karen Watson-Brown, for Wesleyan Financial Services, discusses how getting a divorce could impact your NHS pension. According to data from the National Office of Statistics, marriage and divorce is on the rise in people over 65. However, during a divorce, it appears that there is a degree of uncertainty regarding pensions. […]
Change makers: the MiSmile Conference & Gala 2024
After a groundbreaking day at the 2024 MiSmile Conference & Gala, MiSmile delves into why this event and the MiSmile community continues to make change within the dental arena. In an era where professional pressures are at an all-time high, the value of a support network cannot be overstated. The MiSmile community stands out as […]
Why are there fewer businesswomen in dentistry?
With the number of businesswomen in dentistry declining, Anushika Brogan looks at the factors behind this and her advice to women considering starting a dental business. A recent study found that the number of registered dental practices increased by 26% in 2022 compared to 2021. However, a concerning trend accompanies this rise – a marked […]
Why volunteer with Dentaid?
Charlie Steward shares why volunteering with Dentaid was such a valuable experience and why other dental professionals should join the cause. Dentaid, the dental charity, is a valuable asset to the UK, providing care to nearly 3,000 vulnerable people in 2023 alone. I volunteered my services as a dental nurse for a day last year […]
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 13 July 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… How can the new government save NHS dentistry? The new health secretary, Wes Streeting, this week met with dental leaders to begin negotiations on the NHS dental contract. Streeting met with the British […]
Are you ready to buy your first practice?
This month, Kaival Patel discusses the three most important steps you should take before leaping into practice ownership. It is 2015, and I was just bopping up and down in the slightly oversized swimming pool during my first holiday to the UAE with my wife, Shreena. These were the days before I had to interject on […]
Antibiotic use in implant dentistry: A call for standardised guidelines
LEIPZIG, Germany: There are conflicting opinions and evidence on antibiotic use before and after implant surgery and in peri-implantitis treatment. Given that inappropriate antibiotic prescription plays a major role in antibiotic resistance in dentistry, a recent study sought to investigate prescribing practices in relation to implant treatment and awareness of antibiotic resistance among dentists in […]
Health watchdog calls for ‘fundamental’ dental reforms
Funding protection, publicity campaigns and regular national updates are just some of the dental reform recommendations made by a health watchdog. Healthwatch UK has revealed a number of suggestions to help make dental appointments more accessible as it says ‘communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed’. In a […]
Broken file management with Er:YAG laser and SWEEPS technology—a case series
Broken file management is one of the most challenging parts of endodontic treatment. Regardless of whether the clinician is faced with a retreatment involving retrieval of the broken file or with a file breaking during the primary root canal preparation, the situation usually affects the success rate of treatment.