Thousands back calls for next GDC chair to be dental professional
2020-10-15
Thousands within dentistry are calling on the General Dental Council (GDC) to make its next chair a dental professional. In a petition kicked off by
COVID-19
The anatomy of belief – how do you view dentistry?
2020-10-14
What are your beliefs about dentistry and what impact do they have on you? Jane Lelean looks at the cause, effect and meaning of these
Great expectations – how to stem the tide of demanding patients
2020-10-13
Practice Plan’s Louise Bone shares her top tips in managing growing patient expectations amidst the constraints of COVID-19. This year we’ve faced an onslaught of
Calls for £10k monthly fund for independent practices amidst new restrictions
2020-10-13
Some independent dental practices spent £10,000 a month to keep themselves afloat when they were closed during lockdown. This is according to new findings by
‘Not fit for purpose’ – why change is needed to save NHS dentistry
2020-10-13
Sarah Canavan opens up about her 25 years working as an NHS dentist and what she thinks needs to be done to save it. I
Almost one sixth of dental professionals have COVID-19 antibodies
2020-10-12
Dental team members who tested positive for COVID-19 are being called upon to put themselves forward in a bid to quash the virus. The British
Cracked Teeth Are Worth Saving: A Look at New Management Protocols and Outcomes
2020-10-12
In this era of COVID-19, dentists are reporting increased numbers of patients presenting with cracked teeth (Shannon 2020). The mechanism for crack development is concentrated
Most Americans Believe Dental Care Is Important During the Pandemic
2020-10-12
Most Americans believe that routine dental appointments remain important during the pandemic, according to the Delta Dental Institute. Its recent survey found that 69% of
FDI Emphasizes Need to Continue Oral Healthcare During WHO Meeting
2020-10-12
The FDI World Dental Federation submitted a statement to the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizing the need to continue equitable access to oral healthcare during
Bringing the personal touch to your dental purchases
2020-10-09
Simon Button discusses what sets Qudent apart from other dental equipment retailers and his hopes and plans for its future. What inspired you to purchase
‘No part of dentistry is immune’ – Eddie Crouch on the challenges faced by the profession
2020-10-09
Eddie Crouch opens up about the biggest challenges facing dentistry and his plans as the new chair of the British Dental Association (BDA). How was
Why we must prioritise the dental health of pregnant mothers now more than ever
2020-10-08
Dr Mike Heffernan explains the dental health challenges connected to pregnancy and how best to help your patients overcome them in a time of COVID-19.
