British Dental Association sets out plan to tackle racism and discrimination

The British Dental Association (BDA) has set out its commitment to tackle racism and discrimination at all levels in dentistry, following international outcry initiated by the death of George Floyd in...

Fail to plan – dentistry and liquidity

Frank Taylor & Associates’ Chris Strevens discusses the importance of skilful cash management. The return to a ‘new normal’ is likely to be a longer and more gradual journey for most businesses than...

‘COVID-19 has brought the acceptance of virtual smile consultations forward by five years’

There have been very few upsides to this current pandemic but, as dental practices begin to reopen, it’s heartening to know there have been a few golden nuggets unearthed in among the mountain of...

PPE anxiety, discontent with regulators, pay disputes and bullying – help is at hand for dentists in a crisis

Dentist Lauren Harrhy has been working in dentistry for almost 10 years and runs her own dental practice in Newport.

Lockdown learning

Louis Mackenzie looks back at the success of Dental Update’s recent webinar programmes.

EU disinfectant standards

Tim Sandle considers what they mean in practice.

Royally important tasks

A look into the infection prevention and control procedures necessary for practices when they reopen.

Speed and efficiency

John Rafelt discusses key factors in ensuring patient satisfaction.

Your role in your patients’ happiness

Mark Allen explains how dentistry plays an important part in wider general health and wellbeing.

Be there when you’re not

A look at how new technology is transforming dentistry.

Simple whitening

Tif Qureshi presents a recent case study. This patient expressed an interest in veneers. However, he considered ABB, and after orthodontic treatment, he was happy but still wanted veneers.

Aesthetic, reliable result

Nishan Dixit describes how he restored a carious posterior tooth using a composite layering technique for a durable, natural-looking finish.