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GDC publishes findings from ‘professionalism’ research

The findings from independent research, which was designed to inform a better shared understanding of professionalism, have been published by the General Dental Council (GDC).

Research reveals the urgent need to grow access to dentistry

Unprecedented levels of decay and periodontal disease, dental health neglect, lockdown overindulgence and life-threatening diagnoses missed – these are just some of the predictions for the UK’s dental...

Minimal intervention to achieve natural-looking results

Nishan Dixit presents a case study with a six-year follow-up. A 33-year-old female patient in good general health attended the practice complaining about the appearance of her upper anterior teeth....

Combining traditional and digital techniques

Kunal Shah presents a recent case study.

Chatbot technology

Nathan Smith explores how to make dental practices efficient, on-brand and pandemic-proof.

Adapt, develop and thrive

A look at how to stay ahead, even in times of uncertainty.

An enhancement to care

Michael Sultan makes the case for digital communication.

New guidance, new expectations

Rebecca Waters looks at the use of masks in routine practice.

Fact or fiction?

David Gibson discusses reducing the risks of airborne pathogens with air disinfection technology.

Staying safe even on staycation

Sarah Bradbury considers the health risks associated with the summer sun.

Looking to the future of glass hybrid technology

John Maloney talks to Professor Avijit Banerjee about how glass hybrid technology is working as an alternative to amalgam.

The post-lockdown opportunities

Richard Scarborough talks to Harry Singh about offering facial aesthetics after lockdown.

A new kind of organisation

Nigel Jones interviews Simon Thackeray about who the British Association of Private Dentistry is for, how it works and what the future might hold.

Appreciating sleep

Catherine Rutland discusses the importance of a good night’s sleep.

Fail to plan…

Chris Strevens discusses the importance of cash management. The return to a ‘new normal’ is likely to be a longer and more gradual journey for most businesses than the abrupt and almost immediate...