Bridging the gap – putting dental therapy into practice
Cat Edney explains how dental teams can overcome barriers and bridge the gap to help put dental therapy into practice. When I created my training brand ‘The Modern Therapist’ it was with one goal – putting therapy into practice. However there have always been two aims in achieving this goal. Firstly, making therapists confident in their […]
How far has 3D printing brought clear aligners?
LONG BEACH, Calif., US: In the dynamic field of orthodontics, the advent of clear aligners has marked a significant leap forward, marrying aesthetics with functionality to offer patients an appealing alternative to fixed appliances. A new comprehensive review delves into the burgeoning realm of 3D-printing technology and its use in the fabrication of aligners. For […]
Dentists fear DIY tooth extractions as Wales hikes NHS fees
CARDIFF, UK: The Welsh government increased National Health Service (NHS) dental fees on 1 April, and the British Dental Association (BDA) says it is possibly the largest hike in fees in the 75-year history of the service. Dentists say that the increase may exacerbate oral health inequities and lead to a greater number of patients pulling […]
Anxiety-alleviating dentistry: Veronica’s vision
Restorative dentist Dr Veronica Morris reveals her clinic’s multidisciplinary approach to helping patients overcome their anxiety that, for one patient, is all ‘done with heart’. Despite being a first-world nation with access to advancing technologies and extensive dental health knowledge, it’s concerning that over half of the UK population fails to attend regular dental visits […]
How to find a winning website designer
Dental marketing expert Angela Homer lists the essential topics that should always be up for discussion with a website designer… before hiring them. From branding and design to development and copywriting, your practice website must be aesthetically pleasing, technically sound and optimised to perform well, attracting the type of patient for your practice while adhering […]
Crafting a modern dental practice
From design to technology and patient experience, Alan Clarke shares his strategies and insights for building a modern dental practice in 2024 and beyond. So much change has occurred since I launched Paste Dental almost three years ago, and it is definitely a different industry to that which I entered as a clinic owner. As […]
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 13 April 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Are dental nurses paid enough in the UK? Last week, we asked the dental profession if dental nurses are paid enough in the UK. Dentistry’s Big Questions is a brand new feature exploring the hot topics of […]
Seven reasons why dental nurses should advocate for fairer salaries
Following the latest Dentistry’s Big Question, Preetee Hylton shares her thoughts on the salaries of dental nurses and why now is the time for them to demand fair pay for their skills. The short and sweet answer to last week’s Big Question ‘Are dental nurses paid enough in the UK?’ is a resounding ‘NO’ as […]
Dental Practice Accelerator: the business guru
Dr Sandeep Kumar shares his thoughts about the challenges that Dental Practice Accelerator winner Hannan Saleem and his practice face and provides his insights and recommendations for their success. Sandeep Kumar – the business guru Dr Sandeep Kumar can only be described as a trailblazer in the world of Invisalign. He is one of Europe’s […]
Managing flexible working requests in a year of change
Leo Briggs, deputy head at the Dental Defence Union (DDU) and Alexandra Addington, solicitor at Peninsula Business Services discuss the changes to flexible working and the impact they may have on your dental practice. The right to make a flexible working request has been around for some time, however, it is one of the many […]