The business of biofilm – part two
2025-03-27
In the second of two articles, award-winning dental hygienist Claire-Louise Berry considers the core strategies for successfully marketing a ‘sexy’ oral health concept. My mission
Claire Berry
The business of biofilm – part one
2025-02-11
Biofilm is not just a clinical issue; it’s a business one. Its effective management can drive better patient outcomes – and practice growth. Claire-Louise Berry
Is your ‘scale and polish’ mindset costing you patients?
2024-05-13
Beyond ‘scale and polish’: Claire-Louise Berry reveals why systemic health should be at the heart of your business right now. There’s been a notable shift
Irish Dentistry Show – two weeks to go!
2022-08-20
With only two weeks to go, the Irish Dentistry Show is just around the corner – but there’s still time to sign up for free!
Contemporary Hygienist – navigating pressure in an isolated job
2022-07-27
This month, Claire and Faye discuss how to cope with pressure in the changing, high-pressured environment of dental hygiene. The landscape of dental hygiene has
A new direction for dental hygiene
2021-03-29
Claire Berry shares her experiences developing her career in hygiene and therapy since leaving the army, how she faced the challenges of 2020 and what
Living life in technicolour
2021-01-08
Colour is an essential tool when creating the right environment for your patients and developing your practice’s brand, highlights Claire Berry. I’ve lost many an
The hygienist’s blog – the power of disclosing solution
2020-12-10
In her final blog instalment of 2020, Claire Berry discusses why disclosing solution is a must-have for hygienists. Disclosing solution – the most under used
Could future dental check-ups include COVID-19 testing?
2020-06-05
Seb Evans explores the possibility of COVID-19 testing as a way of avoiding expensive PPE costs and fallow time in surgeries. Following CDO for England,
