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Dentists to lobby government amid fears of missed oral cancer screenings

The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is pledging to lobby government to change its guidance on PPE and fallow times for dental practices attempting to screen for oral cancers amid...

Dentistry: The first steps to economic recovery?

Richard Lishman considers why this week's summer statement may give dentists some hope for the future.

The dental world – transferrable skills

Dental hygienist Melanie Pomphrett joins Smile Revolution Podcast to talk about transferrable skills for her peers. Melanie Pomphrett qualified in 2015 after studying at the University of Essex and...

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.

Aesthetic, reliable result

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

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.

Be there when you’re not

A look at how new technology is transforming dentistry.

Your role in your patients’ happiness

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

Speed and efficiency

John Rafelt discusses key factors in ensuring patient satisfaction.

Royally important tasks

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

EU disinfectant standards

Tim Sandle considers what they mean in practice.

Lockdown learning

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