The advantages of mentorship for treatment coordinators
Tracie Barnett discusses how a mentor can boost the confidence of treatment coordinators as a valuable resource for skill development. When I first became a treatment coordination six years ago, I had to rely on my practice principal to show me the ropes of my new role. However, this was a new role for us […]
NHS dentistry recovery plan expected in 2024, says Prime Minister
The government has said a recovery plan for NHS dentistry will be published in 2024 – but failed to commit to a date. In response to the Commons Liaison Committee yesterday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the recovery plan will arrive next year. First pledged in April, Sunak did not commit to a specific date, […]
Catherine Rutland’s reflections on 2023
Catherine Rutland, clinical director for Denplan, shares her insight into the challenges of 2023 and what Denplan will be doing to remedy them in 2024. As the year comes to a close, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the dental sector environment over the last 12 months. It has been a year of […]
Get on board with GBT for 2024
Building on the successes of 2023, Harry Morris explains why it’s time to get on board with guided biofilm therapy (GBT) – a true catalyst for growth in dental practices for 2024. The preventive aspect of dentistry has witnessed a remarkable transformation in 2023. This is in no small part thanks to the innovative GBT […]
GDC failed to meet all standards of ‘good regulation’, report finds
The General Dental Council (GDC) failed to meet standards for timeliness in both fitness to practise cases and registration processing. This comes after the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) published its 2022/23 GDC performance review. The review monitored the GDC’s performance against the Standards of Good Regulation. Out of the 18 Standards, the GDC met 16 […]
Smile Direct Club was a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
Following Smile Direct Club’s closure, the dental profession discusses the risks it posed to patient safety and the role of regulation in the aligner industry. Andrew Culbard, clinical director of aesthetics, Scottish Dental Care Dentists and dental leaders around the world have been outspoken about the risks surrounding Smile Direct Club and the lack of […]
“Dental trauma management is not a one-size-fits-all process”
Dr Rajiv Patel from the US will be a speaker at the upcoming ROOTS SUMMIT, which will take place from 9 to 12 May in Athens in Greece. His lecture will focus on dental trauma management and will cover a variety of scenarios, such as lateral luxation, crown-root fractures, intrusion and avulsion in growing individuals. […]
Finding suppliers you can trust for your dental business is quick and easy
‘A poor decision in this regard can have ramifications for your business and the wellbeing of your patients’ – the BDIA explains how to find suppliers you can trust. Operating your business and providing daily care to your patients necessitates the regular purchase of a range of equipment, consumables and materials. In the current business […]
Grant application process now open for $300,000 research award
Align Technology has opened its 2024 Annual Research Award Programme to advance orthodontic and dental patient care. Align Technology recently announced the opening of its 2024 Annual Research Award Programme. This will support clinical and scientific dental research in universities across the globe. This year, up to $300,000 will be awarded to university faculty for […]
Clinical Case: Functional and esthetic treatment of a complex case through minimally invasive indirect adhesive procedures
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