Dentistry under pressure: surge in claims reveals indemnity time bomb
Dentists face a triple threat of a sharp rise in complaints, regulatory investigations, and civil claims from frustrated patients, according to Kevin Culliney, CEO of Whetstone, the employee-owned insurance broker. Whetstone is the new parent company of Densura, which offers specialist indemnity cover for dental professionals. Culliney warns the increasingly challenging industry environment exposes private…
Study finds high rate of undiagnosed diabetes in dental patients
LONDON, England: Routine dental appointments may offer a practical opportunity to identify undiagnosed diabetes risk, according to new research from King’s College London. The study examined the use of chairside screening in a dental setting and suggests that rapid, non-fasting testing could help dental teams flag patients with possible prediabetes or diabetes and thereby support […]
How to Relieve Pain Before a Root Canal: Safe Ways to Stay Comfortable
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Youtube: the new SEO advantage for dental practices
Join David Nelkin on 14 April at 7pm as he discusses Youtube and the new SEO advantage for dental practices. Short-form video has quietly become one of the most powerful visibility and conversion tools available to dental practices. Google is prioritising video in search results. Patients are consuming answers in 30 seconds instead of reading…
Money alone is not enough: the five pillars of true satisfaction
Raj Jagadish explains how dental professionals can maintain long-term career satisfaction by prioritising five fundamental pillars. When the diary is full, the implants booked, new smile assessments ringing and the UDAs completed well before the deadline, what’s next? Usually this is repeated over and over again, possibly for the next 20-30 years – but does this…
Self-employed by contract, disengaged by design?
Join Mark Topley on 15 April at 7pm as he discusses whether self-employed dental professionals are disengaged by design. Dental practices rely on self-employed associates, yet still use employed-team engagement models. This webinar explores why that mismatch hurts performance, and how leaders can flex behaviours to improve associate engagement, consistency and profitability without crossing self-employed…
MRC European Summit combines education and networking
WAALWIJK, Netherlands: From 18 to 20 November, the seventh edition of the MRC European Summit, hosted by Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC), will take place at the company’s European training facility in Waalwijk in the southern Netherlands. The event will bring together dental professionals from around the world interested in the treatment of myofunctional disorders, temporomandibular […]
Smartphone imaging tool supports early detection of oral cancer
HOUSTON, US: Because oral cancer is still frequently only diagnosed at an advanced stage, there is a need for adjunctive tools that support early detection and assist clinicians in referral decision-making. A recent study has evaluated a smartphone-based imaging system designed to aid dental professionals in this regard. The findings indicate that the system may […]
Inclusive dentistry for neurodivergent patients
Anna Charters offers guidance on how to create a more comfortable experience for neurodivergent patients. Providing dental care to neurodivergent patients requires a thoughtful and inclusive approach. It is important to recognise and respect the individual needs of each patient, ensuring that dental services are accessible and supportive. There are numerous ways we can show…
Waterpik vs Dental Floss: Which Is Better for Gum Health and Plaque Removal?
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