Kevin Lewis: when is a patient not a patient?
2025-02-05
When is a patient not a patient? And how much does it matter? Kevin Lewis revisits the myths and controversies of a recurring healthcare debate.
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Dental clinics and urgent visits: what does NHS dental access look like as 2025 begins?
2025-01-30
More urgent dental appointments and free dental clinics are among some of the measures being taken to tackle the NHS dental crisis. Plymouth will see
Reflecting on 2024: progress and milestones in dentistry
2024-12-21
Polly Bhambra reflects on different moments from an eventful year in dentistry and her goals for the coming year. As 2024 draws to a close,
Anti-bullying: what can dental professionals do to help?
2024-11-13
We share some top tips to help dental practitioners recognise the signs of bullying and what they can do to help. In light of research
Are good relationships with patients the key to success?
2024-11-09
Barry Oulton explains how to transform patient care through dynamic and effective communication, even with tight schedules. Since launching The Confident Dentist Academy, I’ve uncovered
Honing your mindset: Dr Manrina Rhode’s top tips for success
2024-10-24
Manrina Rhode shares her four top tips for honing your mindset and creating a positive practice environment. In dentistry, clinical skills are vital, but so
How to manage dental phobias
2024-10-18
Dental nurse Amy Scarbo shares what her own fears have taught her about managing dental phobias, spotting the signs and creating a supportive environment for
Dental gifts following treatment – dos and don’ts
2024-10-01
Gift-giving following dental treatment is a thoughtful way for dentists to express appreciation to their patients, but it is important to choose gifts that align
AI for patient care supported by three quarters of NHS staff
2024-08-09
More than three quarters of staff surveyed were in favour of using AI for patient care, while 81% also supported its use for administrative tasks.
The profession’s duty of care towards LGBTQ+ patients
2024-06-28
Andrew Gilliver of the LGBT Foundation discusses supporting LGBTQ+ patients and staff, including how to ask the right questions and potential challenges to be aware
How to be considerate towards transgender and non-binary patients
2024-06-18
This Pride Month, Ben Marriott shares ten tips for ensuring your dental practice is inclusive and considerate of transgender and non-binary patients. In this article,
Emotional struggles caused by dentures revealed
2024-06-06
The ‘hidden challenges’ and emotional struggles faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been revealed by a new study. Conducted by the University
