Smile Escapes

Protective gear during dental radiograph procedures no longer necessary, researchers suggest

MINNEAPOLIS, US: Patient shielding during dento-maxillofacial radiography is a long-standing practice that is believed to help reduce the risk of radiation-caused hereditary effects and radiation-induced cancer. However, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) has recently published a position statement in which it recommends discontinuing the use of protective gear during such imaging […]

VR Financial Solutions – bridging financial gaps for dentists

Vinay Rathod discusses what services VR Financial Solutions offers, the obstacles it helps people overcome, and his ambitions for the future. Vinay Rathod, the founder of VR Financial Solutions, specialises in providing tailored financial solutions, particularly focusing on mortgages and protection policies for the dental community facing challenging financial circumstances. VR Financial Solutions primarily offers […]

Could Labour’s proposal for reform save NHS dentistry?

Labour of love or just hard work? Dentistry puts Labour’s proposals for NHS reform under the microscope. The Labour Party has promised to tackle the NHS dental crisis head on, with pledges to reform the NHS contract and introduce supervised toothbrushing in schools for three- to five-year-olds. In a policy announcement ahead of the party’s […]

Breaking down barriers to converting from NHS to private

In this podcast, Michelle Hardy from Practice Plan busts some common myths surrounding barriers to converting from NHS to private practice.  As someone who has around 20 years’ experience of helping dentists convert from NHS to private practice, Practice Plan sales support manager, Michelle Hardy, has been there, done that, and the t-shirt is […]

How to overcome imposter syndrome

John McQueen shares four pieces of advice to help overcome imposter syndrome and discusses embracing growth is the perfect antidote. As a young dentist, standing on the precipice of the rest of your career is scary. If you’re anything like I was, then you’re just waiting to be discovered as a fraud and for your […]